Sony DSC-W85 User Manual

For details on the operation 1 page 56

The default settings are marked with 

.

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button 
is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The 

 indicator appears at this time.

• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will 

not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 3.5 m (11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (zoom: W) / 2.5 m (8 feet 
2 1/2 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.) (DSC-W90)/(A distance of up to approximately 2.5 m (8 feet 
2 1/2 inches) (zoom: W) / 2.0 m (6 feet 6 3/4 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.) (DSC-W80/W85)

• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the 

center of the subject.

• When Focus preset is set (page 42), AF Illuminator does not function.
• When you use AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and new AF range finder 

frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the 
frame.

• The AF illuminator does not operate when 

 (Twilight mode) or 

 (Landscape mode) is selected in the 

Scene mode.

• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look 

directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.

• When [Face Detection] is set to [On], AF Illuminator does not function.

With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.

• The grid lines are not recorded.

Auto

Uses the AF illuminator.

Off

Does not use AF illuminator.

On

Displays the grid lines.

Off

Does not display the grid line.