Operating Instructions

Materials – Troubleshooting
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Cannot record images. The shutter will not operate immediately
when the shutter button is pressed.
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If [Focus/Shutter Priority] is set to [FOCUS], then recording will not take place until
focus is achieved. ([Focus/Shutter Priority]: 573)
The recorded image is whitish.
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Images may look whitish when the lens or image sensor gets dirty with fingerprints
or similar.
If the lens is dirty, turn the camera off, then wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry
cloth.
For information about how to clean the image sensor (Dirt on the Image Sensor:
794)
The recorded image is too bright or dark.
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Ensure AE Lock is not set where it is not appropriate. (Locking Focus and
Exposure (AF/AE Lock): 293)
Multiple images are recorded at once.
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When drive mode is set to [ ] (Burst Shot 1) or [ ] (Burst Shot 2), pressing
and holding the shutter button will take burst pictures. (Selecting the Drive Mode:
207)
• When [Bracketing] is set, then pressing the shutter button records multiple images
while automatically changing the settings. (Bracket Recording: 238)
The subject is not focused properly.
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Confirm the following details:
– Is the subject outside of the focus range?
– Is [Shutter AF] set to [OFF]? ([Shutter AF]: 576)
– Is [Focus/Shutter Priority] set to [RELEASE]? ([Focus/Shutter Priority]: 573)
– Is AF Lock (Locking Focus and Exposure (AF/AE Lock): 293) set where it is not
appropriate?
– Is [Focus Limiter] set to [ON]? ([Focus Limiter]: 162)
– Is [AF Micro Adjustment] set? ([AF Micro Adjustment]: 166)