Focusing applications604Advanced shooting functionsThis function enables you to focus on darksubjects with the auto focus.ON When you press the shutter buttonhalfway, the AF illuminator lightsautomatically to illuminate the subject.OFF The AF illuminator does not light.Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [AF ILLUMINATOR][ON] / [OFF] g“Using the menus” (P. 17)TIPSTo save the locked focus position aftertaking a picture (AF memory)j Hold down the [ button for morethan 1 second to display the AF memorymark. The focus is locked while the AFmemory mark is displayed. Press the[ button again to cancel the AFmemory.When the AF lock was canceled eventhough it was engagedj Do not operate any of the buttons or themode dial after performing the AF lock. Doing so will cancel the AF lock.j When the camera reactivates after sleep mode, or the power or monitor isturned off, the AF lock is canceled.Note• If the zoom is operated after engaging the AF lock, the picture may be out offocus. Engage the AF lock after operating the zoom.AF illuminatorNote• When a conversion lens is attached to the camera, or when taking pictures ofa subject 50 cm (1.6 ft.) or closer, the AF illuminator lights but the subject maynot be in focus.AF MEMORY4416001600×12001200SQ1SQ1F4.0F4.01/2001/200 0.00.0AF memory markAF illuminator
