Tips on the AF illuminator (HVL-F60RM)

If the brightness or contrast setting of the camera is not sufficient for photographing the subject, the AF illuminator (LED light) on the front of the flash unit may light when you press the shutter button halfway down for auto-focusing. The AF illuminator is provided for aiding auto-focusing.

  • The AF illuminator operates even whenis displayed on the LCD panel.

  • When you want to change the brightness of the AF illuminator, press the MENU button, select [AF LED LEVEL], and then select [HIGH] or [LOW].

  • To disable the AF illuminator, use the menu on the camera to turn it off.

  • When the AF illuminator on the flash unit lights, the AF illuminator on the camera is disabled.

  • While the camera is in Continuous AF mode (the camera is focusing on a moving subject), the AF illuminator does not light.

  • If the focal length of the lens is greater than 300 mm, the AF illuminator may not light. In addition, when the flash unit is removed from the camera, the AF illuminator does not light.

  • Depending on the camera to which the flash unit is attached, the AF illuminator may not light.

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