C.fn Iii: Autofocus/Drive - Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18-135mm IS STM Lens Kit Instruction Manual

3 Custom Function SettingsN

C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive

C.Fn-4
The settings to specify whether or not the AF-assist beam is emitted by the
camera's built-in flash or by an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite can be
set.
0: Enable
If necessary, the AF-assist beam will be emitted by the built-in flash or
external Speedlite.
1: Disable
The AF-assist beam is not emitted.
2: Enable external flash only
If an external Speedlite is attached, it will emit the AF-assist beam when
necessary. The camera's built-in flash will not fire the AF-assist beam.
3: IR AF assist beam only
Among external Speedlites, only those which have an infrared AF-assist
beam will be able to emit the beam. This prevents any Speedlite which
uses a series of intermittent flashes (like the built-in flash) from firing the
AF-assist beam.
With an EX-series Speedlite equipped with an LED light, the LED light
will not automatically turn on for AF-assist.
If the external Speedlite's [AF-assist beam firing] Custom Function is set
to [Disabled], the Speedlite will not emit the AF-assist beam even if the
camera's C.Fn-4 is set to 0, 2, or 3.
C.Fn-5
0: Disable
1: Enable
Prevents mechanical vibrations in the camera caused by the reflex
mirror action (mirror shock), which can disturb shooting with super
telephoto lenses or close-up (macro) shooting. See page 140 for the
mirror lockup procedure.
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AF-assist beam firing
Mirror lockup