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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.
•
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,
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.
•
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-P52: Up to approximately 3.3 m (10 feet
9
29
/
32
inches)
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
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(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.
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