The subject is moving too quickly.
The subject is too small, or too large.
The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
It is dark.
The ambient light changes.
Hint
If you lose track of the subject, this product can detect the subject and resume the
[45] How to Use Using shooting functions
AF Illuminator (still image)
Adjusting the focus
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.
1. MENU → 
(Camera Settings) → [
AF Illuminator] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Auto (default setting):
Uses the AF illuminator.
Off:
Does not use the AF illuminator.
Note
Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject.
You cannot use [
AF Illuminator] in the following situations:
In movie mode
In [iSweep Panorama] mode
When [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Adv.Sports Shooting], [Night Scene], [Pet] or [Fireworks].
When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide], the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line. The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range.
