To provide a digital camera realizing AF control with appropriate exposure when AF auxiliary light is emitted, and an exposure setting method in performing the AF control.

In the case of performing the AF control by irradiating an object with the AF auxiliary light, exposure in performing the AF control is set based on an EV value obtained by irradiating the object with the auxiliary light when the auxiliary light is emitted. Thus, the AF control is realized with the appropriate exposure even when the AF auxiliary light is emitted, and a main object is accurately brought into focus.