Nikon P1 - P2 User Manual download pdf (Page 137)

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The Set-up Menu

u AF Assist

The COOLPIX P1/P2 is equipped with an AF-assist illu-

minator. If lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illumi-

nator will light when the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus even

when the subject is poorly lit.

AF-Assist Illuminator Provides the Following Range

• Zoom out: a range of approx. 0.5 - 1.4 m (1 ft. 8 in. - 4 ft. 7 in.)

• Zoom in: a range of approx. 0.5 - 1.4 m (1 ft. 8 in. - 4 ft. 7 in.)

AF-Assist Illuminator

When the AF-assist option is set to Auto, the AF-assist illuminator will light in the following

cases:

• AF area mode is set to l Auto or n Center in the Shooting menu, or the focus area

in the center of the frame is selected when AF area mode is set to m Manual.

• Shooting in the scene mode such as C PARTY/INDOOR, H BEACH/SNOW,

I SUNSET, O COPY, L BACK LIGHT, or F PANORAMA ASSIST.

• Focus area in the center of the frame is selected and scene mode is B PORTRAIT,

D NIGHT PORTRAIT, or M CLOSE UP.

Rotate the mode dial to a to select AF assist,

and then press d.

Option Description

Off

The AF-assist illuminator does not light.

The AF-assist illuminator can be turned off for shooting in sit-

uations in which the AF-assist illuminator is too bright for

human subjects or in which flash photography is prohibited.

When the AF-assist illuminator is turned off, it will not light

even when the subject is poorly lit. Under these conditions,

however, the camera may not be able to focus accurately.

Auto

(default setting)

If lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator lights when the

shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing the cam-

era to focus the subject (c23).

Off

Auto

AF ASSIST

Confirm

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