Does the camera put out a red beam to AF?

justtakingpics · 04-02-2011, 01:14 PM

I have a k-x and wanted to use it to photo a wedding. I haven't really noticed but does it put out a red beam or any visible beam of light that would distract anyone from the ceremony? I don't want a red dot on anyone...like they were gonna be shot or something.

dgaies · 04-02-2011, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by justtakingpics

I have a k-x and wanted to use it to photo a wedding. I haven't really noticed but does it put out a red beam or any visible beam of light that would distract anyone from the ceremony? I don't want a red dot on anyone...like they were gonna be shot or something.

No, there is no dedicated AF-assist lamp on the K-x.

If you raise the flash (or are using an external flash), then you might get the red beam if you don't manually disable it.

04-02-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
justtakingpics Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 288	Does the camera put out a red beam to AF? I have a k-x and wanted to use it to photo a wedding. I haven't really noticed but does it put out a red beam or any visible beam of light that would distract anyone from the ceremony? I don't want a red dot on anyone...like they were gonna be shot or something.

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04-02-2011, 01:18 PM	#2
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by justtakingpics I have a k-x and wanted to use it to photo a wedding. I haven't really noticed but does it put out a red beam or any visible beam of light that would distract anyone from the ceremony? I don't want a red dot on anyone...like they were gonna be shot or something. No, there is no dedicated AF-assist lamp on the K-x. If you raise the flash (or are using an external flash), then you might get the red beam if you don't manually disable it.