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•The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision digital zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom.
•The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The 
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indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
•When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image.
Red Eye Reduction
Reduces the
On ( | ) | Reduces the |
• The flash
Off | Does not use Red Eye Reduction. |
•Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move.
•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
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 
ON indicator appears at this time.
| Auto | Uses the AF illuminator. |
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| Off | Does not use AF illuminator. |
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•If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 3.5 m (137 7/8 inches) (W)/2.5 m (98 1/2 inches) (T) is recommended.)
•Focus is achieved as long as the 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 of the frame.
•The AF illuminator does not operate when 
(Twilight mode) or 
(Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene mode.
•The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.
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