Sony DSC-P2 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 25

Shooting still images 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 92). " " appears the LCD screen. m Shooting with the AF illuminator This is additional lighting provided to assist in focusing when shooting in dark places. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 92) to [AUTO] in the SET UP settings. If you try to shoot under insufficient lighting conditions, " " ON appears the LCD screen; the AF illuminator will flash automatically during the time between when the shutter button is pressed halfway down and the focus locks. 60min ON 1600 FINE 6 • If AF illuminator light misses the center of the image somewhat, the camera will focus properly as long as it reaches the subject. • When the focus is adjusted manually, the AF illuminator does not function. • In the following Scene selection modes (page 28), the AF illuminator will not function. - When shooting in Twilight mode - When shooting in Landscape mode • 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. • 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 prestrobe light begin to strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye reduction process. • Even when the AF illuminator flashes, but sufficient light does not reach the subject (the recommended distance for this feature is up to 2.8m (9 feet 2 1/4 inches) (wide), 1.6m (5 feet 3 inches) (tele), or the subject has weak contrast, the camera may not focus properly. 25