Sony DSC-P71 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual page 31

To reduce "red-eye" when
recording live subjects
When the flash begins to strobe before
the image is shot, the red-eye
phenomenon is reduced. In SET UP,
set "RED EYE REDUCTION" to
"ON" (page 97). " " will be displayed
on the LCD screen.
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• 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 the
flash begin to strobe may also reduce the
effectiveness of the red-eye reduction
process.
Shooting with the AF
illuminator
This is additional lighting provided to
assist in focussing when shooting in dark
places.
Set "AF ILLUMINATOR" (page 97) in
SET UP to "AUTO". When shooting,
" " is displayed; the AF illuminator
ON
will flash automatically during the time
between when the shutter is pressed
halfway down and the focus locks.
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ON
• When the AF illuminator flashes, but
sufficient light does not reach the subject
(the maximum recommended distance for
this feature is 2.8m (9.2 ft.) (wide), 1.8m (5.9
ft.) (tele) in DSC-P71, 2.5m (8.2 ft.) in DSC-
P31, or the subject has weak contrast, the
camera may not focus properly.
• The light from the AF illuminator may miss
the center of the image somewhat, but as
long as it reaches the subject, the camera will
focus properly.
• When the focus is adjusted manually, the AF
illuminator doesn't function.
• Under the following conditions, the AF
illuminator will not function.
– When shooting in Twilight landscape
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.
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