Sony DSC-P72 Shooting with the AF illuminator, To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjects

To reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjects

The flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP

settings (page 106). appears on the LCD screen.

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•The amount of red-eye reduction possible varies according to the individual. In addition, the distance to the subject, and whether or not the subject has seen pre-strobe light begin to strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye reduction process.

Shooting with the AF illuminator

This is additional lighting provided to assist in focusing when shooting in dark places. Set [AF Illuminator] to [Auto] in the SET UP settings (page 106). If you try to shoot under insufficient lighting conditions, ON appears on the LCD screen; the AF illuminator will emit a red light automatically during the time between when the shutter button is pressed halfway down and the focus locks.

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•Even when the AF illuminator flashes, but sufficient light does not reach the subject*, or the subject has weak contrast, the camera may not focus properly.

*The recommend distance for this feature is as follows:

DSC-P72: Up to approximately 3.8 m (12 feet

5 19/32 inches) (W)/Up to approximately 2.5 m (8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T)

DSC-P32: Up to approximately 2.5 m (8 feet 2 7/16 inches)

•If AF illuminator light misses the center of the image somewhat, the camera will focus properly as long as it reaches the subject.

•When the focus preset distance is set (page 49), the AF illuminator does not function.

•When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi AF] or [Center AF], the AF range finder is not

displayed. or flashes and the centrally- located subject has priority to focus on.

•When [] (Camera) is set to one of the following items in the menu settings, the AF

illuminator will not function (page 58).

–When shooting in Twilight mode

–When shooting in Landscape mode

•The AF illuminator is a bright light. There are no safety hazards, but when shooting at short distances, do not aim it directly at the subject’s eyes.

Shooting still images

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