Minolta MAXXUM 3xi - Focusing Details

FOCUSING DETAILS
AF Illuminator
When flash is required, if the AF system cannot detect a subject to focus, the
built-in flash will automatically fire low-power bursts when you press the
shutter-release button partway down. This provides focus-assist lighting for
the AF system to operate normally even in complete darkness.
To cancel AF illuminator:
Press and hold the pre-flash button
down while you move the main
switch from LOCK to ON. OFF AL
will appear in the data panel.
• To re-activate the AF illuminator, repeat the above procedure. ON AL will
appear in the data panel.
• The AF illuminator will not work in P mode if the flash is not necessary or if
you have canceled it, or in A, S, or M mode if the flash is down.
• Canceling pre-flash will not effect the AF illuminator.
• The range of the AF illuminator is approximately 3.3-16ft. (1 -5m).