7

Basic troubleshooting

Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reect light from the camera ash.
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Set the ash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 57)
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If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 88)
Photos have dust spots. If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the ash.
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Turn o the ash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
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Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 60)
Photos are blurred. Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
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Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is in focus. (p. 35)
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Use the mode. (p. 44)
Photos are blurred when
shooting at night.
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it dicult to hold the camera steady long
enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.
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Select Night in mode. (p. 41)
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Turn on the ash. (p. 58)
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Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 60)
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Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Subjects come out
too dark because of
backlighting.
When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may
appear too dark.
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Avoid shooting toward the sun.
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Select Backlight in mode. (p. 41)
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Set the ash option to Fill in. (p. 58)
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Adjust the exposure. (p. 68)
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Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 69)
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Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 69)