Using Auto Capture: Workflow

The chief steps in the auto capture workflow are described below.

1. Ready the camera (0 Getting Ready).

   Ready a power source, memory card, and tripod and otherwise prepare the camera for use.

2. Position the camera and adjust settings (0 Adjusting Camera Settings).

   Position the camera, frame the shot, choose a release mode, and adjust focus, exposure, and other settings.

3. Select [Auto capture] in the photo shooting menu (0 The Photo Shooting Menu “Auto Capture” Item).

4. Choose options for [Capture criteria] (0 “Capture Criteria”).

   Choose auto capture trigger criteria from among [Motion], [Distance], and [Subject detection]. You can combine any two trigger criteria, or use all three if you so desire.

   • [Motion] (0 “Capture Criteria” > “Motion”)
   • [Distance] (0 “Capture Criteria” > “Distance”)
   • [Subject detection] (0 “Capture Criteria” > “Subject Detection”)

5. Choose target areas (0 “Target Area”).

   Choose the focus points used for subject detection when using manual focus or when selecting [Auto-area AF] for AF-area mode. Use target-area selection to disable points in areas of the frame that are blocked by obstacles or can otherwise be ignored to ensure reliable detection of the desired subject.

6. Adjust timing options (0 “Timing Options”).

   Choose how long the camera continues to shoot after detecting a subject and the minimum length of time it will wait before beginning shooting again.

7. Check whether the camera can detect subjects as desired using the selected criteria (0 The “View Settings” Dialog).

8. Initiate auto capture (0 Initiating Auto Capture).

   You can also select the date and time to start auto capture shooting (0 Choosing Start Day and Time).