Sony DSC-S600 - Manual (Page 44)

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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
or 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.
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the
flash. Select this before shooting.
• 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 pre-strobe, or other conditions.
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.
• 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.
Red Eye Reduction
On ( ) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
• The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.
Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
AF Illuminator
Auto Uses the AF illuminator.
Off Does not use AF illuminator.
ON