Using The Autofocus-Assist Light - Bolt VS-510P User Manual

Using the Autofocus-Assist Light

Camera autofocus systems can have difficulty locking onto a subject in dim light. When the ambient light level
is low, the VS-510P will emit a red autofocus-assist beam when you press your camera's shutter-release
button halfway to autofocus. The camera will then be able to autofocus by locking onto the projected light.
Note that the autofocus-assist light is only available when your camera's autofocus system is set to center or
multi-point autofocus. It is not available when single autofocus points other than the center point are selected.
Bouncing Your Flash
Using flash to directly illuminate a subject often creates harsh, unnatural, and unattractive shadows. To avoid
this, the flash can be tilted or swiveled, allowing you to aim your flash at a large white or neutral-colored
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