Reference Guide (PDF Edition)

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Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the
focus operation in photo mode when lighting is poor.
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The AF-Assist Illuminator
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The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 1–3 m (3 ft 4 in.–9 ft 10 in.).
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Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.
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Do not obstruct the AF-assist illuminator while it is lit.
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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.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
a12: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator
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button
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Custom Settings menu
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.