Reference Guide (PDF Edition)

Problems and solutions
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The camera is slow to record photos:●
Is [O
n] selected for [Long exposure NR] in the photo shooting menu?
Photographs and videos do not appear to have the same
e
xposure as the preview shown in the display:
●
･ The eects of changes to settings that aect exposure and color are not
visible in the display when [O] is selected for Custom Setting d6 [Apply
settings to live view].
･ Note that changes to [Monitor brightness] have no eect on images
recorded with the camera.
Flicker or banding appears in video mode:●
Select [F
licker reduction] in the video recording menu and choose an
option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply.
Bright regions or bands appear:●
Bright regions or bands may occur if the subject is lit by a ashing sig
n,
ash, or other light source with brief duration.
Smudges appear in photographs:●
･ A
re there smudges on the front or rear (mount-side) lens elements?
･ Is there foreign matter on the image sensor? See “Manual cleaning”
(0575), or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.
Bokeh is irregular:●
With fast shutter speeds and/or fast lenses, you may notice irregularities in
how Bokeh is shaped. The eect can be mitigated by choosing slower
shutter speeds and/or higher f-numbers.
Pictures are aec
ted by noticeable ghosting or are:●
You may notice ghosting or are in shots that include the sun or other
bright light sources. These eects can be mitigated by attaching a lens
hood or by composing shots with bright light sources well out of the
frame. You can also try such techniques as removing lens lters, choosing
a dierent shutter speed, or using silent photography.