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a12: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator

G button A (Custom Settings menu)

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

Option Description
On The illuminator lights as required (AF-S focus mode only).
Off The illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation. The camera may not be able to focus when lighting is poor.

The AF-Assist Illuminator

The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 1–3 m (3 ft 4 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, remove the lens hood. Do not obstruct the AF-assist illuminator while it is lit.

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: Auto-area AF face/eye detection a5: Focus points used a6: Store points by orientation a7: AF activation a8: Limit AF-area mode selection a9: Focus point wrap-around a10: Focus point options a11: Low-light AF a12: Built-in AF-assist illuminator a13: Manual focus ring in AF mode

b: Metering/exposure

b1: EV steps for exposure cntrl b2: Easy exposure compensation b3: Center-weighted area b4: Fine-tune optimal exposure

c: Timers/AE lock

c1: Shutter-release button AE-L c2: Self-timer c3: Power off delay

d: Shooting/display

d1: CL mode shooting speed d2: Max. continuous release d3: Sync. release mode options d4: Exposure delay mode d5: Shutter type d6: Limit selectable image area d7: File number sequence d8: Apply settings to live view d9: Framing grid display d10: Peaking highlights d11: View all in continuous mode

e: Bracketing/flash

e1: Flash sync speed e2: Flash shutter speed e3: Exposure comp. for flash e4: Auto c ISO sensitivity control e5: Modeling flash e6: Auto bracketing (mode M) e7: Bracketing order

f: Controls

f1: Customize i menu f2: Custom control assignment f3: OK button f4: Shutter spd & aperture lock f5: Customize command dials f6: Release button to use dial f7: Reverse indicators

g: Movie

g1: Customize i menu g2: Custom control assignment g3: OK button g4: AF speed g5: AF tracking sensitivity g6: Highlight display