Shooting with the af illuminator – Sony DSC-P92 User Manual

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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 102).

appears on the

LCD screen.

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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 102).

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.

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If AF illuminator light does not reach the
subject sufficiently or the subject has no
contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance
up to approximately 3.8 m (12 feet
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16

inches)

(T) is recommended.)

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If AF illuminator light misses the center of the
image somewhat, the camera will focus
properly as long as it reaches the subject.

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When the focus preset distance is set (page 45),
the AF illuminator does not function.

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When 9 (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.

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When

(Camera) is set to one of the

following items in the menu settings, the AF
illuminator will not function (page 54).

–

When shooting in

Twilight mode

–

When shooting in

Landscape mode

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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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