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AF Illuminator
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.
The 
indicator appears at this time.
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[AF Illuminator] 
desired mode
Viewing images on a TV
Using with your computer
Printing
Auto
Off
Sets whether or not to use the AF illuminator.
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Contents list | You cannot use [AF Illuminator] in the following situations: |
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selected in [Scene Selection].
When you use the AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.
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