A3: Built-In Af-Assist Illuminator - Nikon D5200 Reference Manual

a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator

Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist
the focus operation when lighting is poor.
Option
The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor. AF-assist illumination is only
available when both of the following conditions are met:
1. AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 33) or single-servo autofocus is selected
On
when the viewfinder is used in AF-A mode.
2. e (Auto-area AF) is chosen for AF-area mode (0 36), or an option other than
e is chosen and the center focus point is selected.
The AF-assist illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation. The camera
Off
may not be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is poor.
A
See Also
See page 35 for information on using the AF-assist illuminator. Information on the shooting
modes in which AF-assist is available may be found on page 221. See page 203 for
restrictions on the lenses that can be used with AF assist.
G button
Description
A Custom Settings menu
AF-assist illuminator
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