Basic troubleshooting

Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.

The subject’s eyes

This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.

 

appear red.

•

Set the flash option to

Red-eye or

Red-eye Fix. (p. 50)

 

•

If the photo has already been captured, select

Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 81)

 

 

Photos have dust

If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.

spots.

• Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.

 

• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 51)

 

 

 

 

Photos are blurred.

This may be caused if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.

 

• Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 29)

 

• Use the d mode. (p. 38)

 

 

 

 

Photos are blurred

As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to steady the

when shooting at

camera and may result in camera shake.

 

 

night.

• Rotate the mode dial to N. (p. 37)

 

 

 

• Turn on the flash. (p. 50)

 

 

 

 

• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 51)

 

 

 

• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

 

Subjects come out

When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark

too dark because of

areas, the subject may appear too dark.

 

 

backlighting.

• Avoid shooting toward the sun.

 

 

 

•

Select

Backlight in s mode. (p. 33)

 

 

•

Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 50)

 

 

 

• Adjust the exposure. (p. 59)

 

 

 

• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 60)

 

•

Set the metering option to

Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 60)

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