Nikon

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.

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.

Missed or Delayed Shots

  • When high-speed frame capture + is selected for release mode with Pre-Release Capture enabled via Custom Setting d4 [Pre-Release Capture options], you can configure the 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].