Sony DSC-P92 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 29

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 102). appears on 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] to [Auto] in the SET UP settings (page 102). If you try to shoot under insufficient lighting conditions, ON 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. VGA FINE 101 98 ON F2.8 30 • When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi AF] or [Center AF], the AF range finder is not displayed. or flashes and the centrallylocated subject has priority to focus on. • 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 • 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 pre-strobe light begin to strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye reduction process. • 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 5 19/32 inches) (W)/2.5 m (8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T) is recommended.) • 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 preset distance is set (page 45), the AF illuminator does not function. 29