Setting Guide (Auto Capture Edition)

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Problems and Solutions

There is no guarantee that the camera will perform perfectly according to the trigger criteria selected.

We recommend that you take a number of test shots beforehand to confirm that trigger criteria

function as expected. This section lists some problems you may encounter and their solutions.

More Photos Than Expected

[Motion] selected for [Capture criteria]:

Try selecting higher values for [Slowest] and [Smallest].

Lighting changes during long outdoor sessions may result in auto capture being triggered by

shadows. This can be addressed by moving the camera as the lighting changes or by adding

[Distance] and [Subject detection] to [Capture criteria].

Shake caused by the wind or other factors may trigger auto capture. This can be mitigated

by choosing higher values for [Slowest]. It may also help to select [Normal] or [Sport] for

[Vibration reduction] in the photo shooting menu.

If you have [Subject detection] selected for [Capture criteria], try choosing a higher value for

[Smallest]. If you chose the “auto” subject type, try a more specific option that matches your subject

instead.

Use [Target area] to restrict the target area.

If you know your subject will not appear again for a certain length of time after a burst ends, adjust

the wait between shots using [Timing options]> [Wait after shooting].

No Photos, or Fewer Photos Than Expected

[Motion] selected for [Capture criteria]:

Try selecting lower values for [Slowest] and [Smallest].

Subjects that are moving too quickly may not be detected. This effect can be mitigated by

choosing a wider angle.

When using manual focus or when selecting [Auto-area AF] for AF-area mode, confirm that the

target areas where the subject appears have not been disabled using [Target area] (disabled

target areas are displayed in red).

If you have [Subject detection] selected for [Capture criteria], try choosing a lower value for

[Smallest].

If you have selected multiple [Capture criteria] conditions, try disabling all but one.

Problems and Solutions