a9: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator

Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor.

On

The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor (viewfinder photography only). AF-assist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met:

AF-S is selected for autofocus mode or single-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode.
Auto-area AF is chosen for AF-area mode, or an option other than auto-area AF is chosen and the center focus point is selected.

Off

The AF-assist illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation. The camera may not be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is poor.

The AF-Assist Illuminator

The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, remove the lens hood.

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

Reset custom settings

a: Autofocus

a1: AF-C priority selection a2: AF-S priority selection a3: Focus tracking with lock-on a4: Number of focus points a5: Store points by orientation a6: AF activation a7: Focus point wrap-around a8: Focus point options a9: Built-in AF-assist illuminator a10: Manual focus ring in AF mode

b: Metering/exposure

b1: ISO sensitivity step value b2: EV steps for exposure cntrl b3: Easy exposure compensation b4: Matrix metering b5: Center-weighted area b6: Fine-tune optimal exposure

c: Timers/AE lock

c1: Shutter-release button AE-L c2: Standby timer c3: Self-timer c4: Monitor off delay c5: Remote on duration (ML-L3)