Recording images with the hologram AF1)/AF illuminator2)

The hologram AF1)/AF illuminator2) is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. Set [HOLOGRAM AF]1) or [AF ILLUMINATOR]2)

(page 116) to [AUTO] in the SET UP settings. ON appears on the LCD screen and the hologram AF1) or AF illuminator2) emits light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.

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•If hologram AF1) or AF illuminator2) light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (An approximate distance of 0.5 to 4.0 m (19 3/4 inches to 13 feet 1 3/8 inches) for the MVC-CD400 and 0.3 to 2.3 m (11 7/8 inches to 7 feet 6 1/2 inches) for the MVC-CD250 is recommended.)

•Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF1) or AF illuminator2) light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject.

•The hologram AF1) or AF illuminator2) will not emit light when adjusting the focus manually.

•The hologram AF will not emit light when [CONVERSION LENS] is set to [ON] in the SET UP settings (page 117). (MVC-CD400 only)

•If the hologram AF1) emitter is dirty, the hologram AF light may be dimmed and focus may not be achieved. In this case, wipe the hologram AF emitter with a dry cloth.

•No safety problems will be caused by directly looking into the hologram AF1) or AF illuminator2) emitter at a close range. However, it is not recommended to do so, because you may experience such effects like several minutes of residual image and dazzling, like that encountered after looking into a flashlight.

•Do not block the hologram AF1) or AF2) illuminator emitter during recording.

1)MVC-CD400 only

2)MVC-CD250 only

About Hologram AF (MVC-CD400 only)

“Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is a new AF optical system that applies laser holograms to enable you to shoot still images in dark places. The Hologram AF system uses gentler radiation than conventional high-brightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying Laser Class 1* specifications and maintaining higher safety for human eyes.

*Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base 30,000 seconds), specified in all of JIS (Japan), IEC (EU), and FDA (US) industry standards. Complying with these standards identifies the laser product to be safe, under a condition that a human looks at the laser light either directly or even through a lens for 30,000 seconds.

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