Setting Guide (Auto Capture Edition)

Photos Not in Focus
The camera may have trouble focusing at some angles. Focus can be improved by photographing
subjects head-on.
Choosing a larger focus area so that the camera has more time to detect the subject before
shooting starts may also help improve focus.
If [Motion] or [Subject detection] is selected for [Capture criteria], focus the lens at the distance
at which the subject is likely to appear before initiating auto capture.
Focus can also be improved by enabling (M) [Distance] for [Capture criteria] to ensure that the
camera only responds to subjects within the specified range of distances.
Check that the lens focus-mode switch is in the correct position. Be sure to slide the switch to [M]
when using manual focus. If you select [A], pictures will be taken using AF-C even when MF is
selected on the camera.
Missed or Delayed Shots
Using the release mode [C30] or [C120] with Pre-Release Capture enabled via Custom Setting d4
[Pre-Release Capture options] allows you to configure your camera to start shooting moments
before it detects the subject.
To prevent shooting ending abruptly when the camera loses track of the subject, choose a higher
value for [Timing options] > [Recording time selection].
Check to be sure the AF area is not too small. Choosing a larger focus area so that the camera has
more time to detect the subject before shooting starts may also help improve focus.
Frame-Advance Rate Too High
If you don’t need to take a lot of photos in quick succession, choose continuous low-speed release
mode and adjust the frame advance rate. You can reduce the number of photos taken by choosing a
frame advance rate of 1 fps, selecting [1 s] for [Timing options] > [Recording time selection], and
specifying a wait time using [Wait after shooting].
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Problems and Solutions