Owner's Manual

252 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings
Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist
the focus operation in photo mode when lighting is poor.
Choose whether the lens focus ring can be used for manual
focus in autofocus mode. Choose from the options below.
• Enable: Autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens focus
ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
(autofocus with manual override). To refocus using autofocus,
lift your finger from the shutter-release button and then press
it halfway again.
• Disable: The lens focus ring cannot be used for manual focus
while autofocus mode is selected.
a12: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator
G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu)
Option Description
On The illuminator lights as required (AF-S focus mode only).
Off
The illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation.
The camera may not be able to focus when lighting is poor.
D The AF-Assist Illuminator
The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 1–3 m (3 ft 4 in.–
9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, remove the lens hood. Do not
obstruct the AF-assist illuminator while it is lit.
a13: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu)