A6000 AF Illuminator issues

[RBM]

New to photography. I am wanting to take pictures of someone shooting pool but the AF Illuminator flash is distracting to the player. I am using the intelligent auto function. It is a low light around the table with a table light right above the table.  Is there a way to turn the illuminator off or a better setting?

Thanks,

RBM, 

[dbmiller]

From the help guide:

How to Use Using shooting functions

Adjusting the focus AF Illuminator (still image)

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

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ AF Illuminator] → desired setting.

Menu item details

• Auto (default setting): Uses the AF illuminator.
• Off: Does not use the AF illuminator.

Edited August 14, 2018 by dbmiller

[RBM]

Thanks for the information. Now after the tournament I’m going to have to remember to turn it back on.