Solution
Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF-assist lamp may be illuminated. It illuminates the subject to enable easier autofocusing.
Caution
Caution
The procedure for turning off the AF assist beam is explained below.
1. Set the camera’s power switch to [ON].
2. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.
3. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to select the [ - 3 ] tab.
Press the [ ], [ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose [AF-assist beam (LED) firing] and then press the [ ] button.
4. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose [Disable], and then press the [ ] button.
This concludes the procedure for turning off the red lamp (AF assist beam) when shooting in dimly lit locations.