Technical Notes and Index
F11
Camera cannot
focus.
• The subject is too close. Try shooting using the
Scene auto selector or Close-up scene mode, or
the close range only/macro close-up focus mode.
• Incorrect focus mode setting. Check or change the
setting.
• The subject is hard to focus on.
• Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
• Subject is not in focus area when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
• The focus mode is set to E (manual focus).
• Turn the camera off and then on again.
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99,
E80
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Colored stripes
appear in the
monitor when
shooting.
Colored stripes may appear when shooting subjects
with repeating patterns (such as window blinds); this is
not a malfunction.
The colored stripes will not appear in captured images
or recorded movies. However, when using Continuous
H: 120 fps or HS 480/4×, the colored stripes may be
seen in the captured images and recorded movies.
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Images are
blurred.
• Use the flash.
• Enable vibration reduction.
• Use D (Best Shot Selector) of Continuous in the
shooting menu.
• Use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting
(using the self-timer at the same time is more
effective).
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99
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Bright specks
appear in
images captured
with flash.
The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the flash
mode setting to W (off).
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Flash does not
fire.
• The flash mode is set to W (off).
• A shooting mode where the flash cannot fire is
selected.
• A function that restricts the flash is enabled.
• The built-in flash does not fire when an external flash
unit (optional) is used.
• When shooting using Advanced Wireless Lighting
photography, set the group setting to Group A.
Wh
en us
ing the built-in flash as the commander, set
the channel of the remote flash unit to 3 CH.
See the documentation provided with your
Speedlight (external flash unit).
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E108
E108
Problem Cause/Solution
A