Nikon Z8 - a12: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator

a12: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator
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A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 focus
mode.
[
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 illuminat
or 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 r
estrictions is available from the Nikon Download Center.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
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a12: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator