To prevent subjects’ eyes from appearing red

The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] on the

Setup screen (page 112). The indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Red-eye reduction takes approximately one second before actually shooting the image, so hold the camera firmly to avoid shaking. In addition, be sure to tell the subject to hold still.

•Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In addition, red-eye reduction is more effective under bright lighting and when closer to the subject.

Shooting images with the AF illuminator

The AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The ON appears on the LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.

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When this function is not needed, set [AF Illuminator] to [Off] on the Setup screen (page 112).

•If AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance up to approximately 2.0 m (78 3/4 inches) (W)/1.5 m (59 1/8 inches) (T) is recommended.)

•Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the center of the subject.

•The AF range finder frame does not appear.

The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center.

•The AF illuminator operates only when (Camera) is set to [Auto], [Program],

(Twilight portrait mode), (Soft snap mode),

(Snow mode), (Beach mode) or (Candle mode) in the menu.

•The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, directly looking into the AF illuminator emitter at close range is not recommended.

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