13. Others
273
• This is characteristic of MOS sensors like the one in this camera.
This is not a malfunction.
• When using the electronic shutter (
>
176), lowering the shutter speed
may reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
• If noticeable flicker or horizontal stripes appear under lighting such as
a fluorescent or LED lighting fixtures during video recording, manually
adjust the shutter speed to 1/60s or 1/100s. Setting a fixed shutter speed can reduce the flicker
or horizontal stripes.
• Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [FOCUS]? (
>
183)
You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus.
• The lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
>
Turn the camera on to extend lens barrel, and clean the front lens surface with a soft, dry
cloth.
• Is the AE Lock (
>
89) applied incorrectly?
• Drive mode is set to other than [Single]. (
>
97)
• Are you using the bracketing function? (
>
129)
• The subject is beyond the focusing range of the camera.
• Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]? (
>
181)
• Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEASE]? (
>
183)
• Is the AF Lock (
>
89) applied incorrectly?
• If there are fingerprints or dirt on the front lens, the focus may not be set on the subject.
Recording
Flicker or horizontal stripes may appear under lighting such as a fluorescent or
LED lighting fixtures.
Taking pictures is not possible.
The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed.
The recorded picture is whitish.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
