Digital Camera User Manual

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> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P76)
• Is the AE Lock (P100) applied incorrectly?
> Unset the settings of White Balance Bracket (P96).
• The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P34)
• There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P70)
• Is [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM] menu set to [OFF]? (P139)
In this case, the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS] or [AFC] in [FOCUS MODE]
is set.
• Is [SHUTTER AF] in the [CUSTOM] menu set to [OFF]? (P139)
• Is the AF Lock (P100) applied incorrectly?
• The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work
properly when taking pictures especially in dark places.
> We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P32)
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P81) when taking pictures with a slow
shutter speed.
• Are you using a lens which supports the Stabilizer function? (P69)
• Is there any memory remaining on the card?
• Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures
indoors etc. noise will appear.)
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P97)
> Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PHOTO STYLE] or lower the setting for
each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P124)
> Take pictures in bright places.
> Set the [LONG SHTR NR] to [ON]. (P130)
• Is the [PICTURE SIZE] (P125) or the [QUALITY] (P126) set low?
• Is the [DIGITAL ZOOM] set? (P71)
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
Taking pictures using White Balance Bracket is not possible.
The recorded picture looks rough.
Noise appears on the picture.