Nikon P1 - P2 - Manual (Page 137)

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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
f
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.
g
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 AF ASSIST
Confirm