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Only one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous
release mode: I is selected in continuous mode (0 79) and the built-in
flash is raised.
The camera does not focus automatically:
• The subject is not suited to autofocus (0156).
• The camera is in manual focus mode (0 155, 157).
Focus does not lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Set the
focus mode to AF-S (0 155, 160).
Focus area selection is unavailable: Focus area selection is not available in
auto-area AF (0 159) or face priority (0 34). In other AF-area modes, the
focus area can be selected by pressing J.
AF-area mode selection is unavailable: The camera is in auto or best moment
capture mode (0 63), an option other than P, S, A, M is selected in creative
mode (0 39), manual focus mode is selected (0 155), or the h Scene
auto selector is used (0 142).
Image size selection is unavailable: NEF (RAW) is selected for image quality
(0 143).
The camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off
(0 153) and choose an option for ISO sensitivity (0 175) other than
6400 (NR) and 12800 (NR). In creative mode, additional time may be
needed to record photos when HDR or Easy panorama is selected
(0 48, 49).
Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appears in photos:
• Lower ISO sensitivity or enable high ISO noise reduction (0 175).
• Use long exposure noise reduction at shutter speeds slower than 1 s
(0 153).
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements or the
dust shield (0 197).
Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the display: Choose a Flicker reduc-
tion setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 188).
No flash: See page 89. The flash will not fire when off (0 85, 87); in P, S, A,
and M modes, the flash will not fire when lowered.
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular
shooting or exposure modes (0202).