a11: Built-in AF-assist illuminator
G button UA Custom Settings menu
Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation in photo mode when lighting is poor.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| [ON] | In photo mode, the illuminator will light as required when AF-S is selected for the focus mode or AF-S is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode. |
| [OFF] | The illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation. The camera may not be able to focus when lighting is poor. |
- The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 1–3 m (3 ft 4 in.–9 ft 10 in.).
- Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.
Do not obstruct the AF-assist illuminator while it is lit.
Some lenses may block the light from the AF-assist illuminator at some or all focus distances. Information on these restrictions is available from the Nikon Download Center.
Caution: Using Profoto A10 (On-Camera Flash) as the AF-Assist Illuminator
The Profoto A10's continuous LED light can be used as the AF-assist illuminator.
- When a Profoto A10 configured to act as an AF-assist illuminator is attached, it will light regardless of the setting for Custom Setting a11 [Built-in AF-assist illuminator].
- If the Profoto A10 is not configured to act as an AF-assist illuminator, the camera's AF-assist illuminator will light in accordance with the setting set for Custom Setting a11 [Built-in AF-assist illuminator].