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 116). 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.

•When [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [On], the flash fires twice or more.

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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] in the SET UP settings (page 116).

•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 3.5 m (11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/2.5 m (8 feet 21/2 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.

•When the focus preset distance is set (page 51), the AF illuminator does not function.

•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 does not operate when the

mode dial is set to or .

•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.