Shooting (All Modes) - Nikon N1538 Reference Manual

Fine lines are visible around active focus point or display turns red when focus point is
highlighted: These phenomena are normal for this type of viewfinder and
do not indicate a malfunction.

Shooting (All Modes)

Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.
Shutter-release disabled:
• Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 27, 351).
• Release locked is selected for Slot empty release lock (0 268) and no
memory card is inserted (0 27).
• Built-in flash is charging (0 54).
• Camera is not in focus (0 50).
• CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at
highest f-number (0 307).
• Non-CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode M (0 308).
Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous shooting
mode: Continuous shooting is not available if built-in flash fires (0 77,
101).
Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder: Viewfinder horizontal and
vertical frame coverage is approximately 95%.
Photos are out of focus:
• AF-S, AF-P, or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S, AF-P, or AF-I lens or
focus manually.
• Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus
lock (0 86, 93, 95).
• Camera is in manual focus mode: focus manually (0 95).
Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use A (L)
button to lock focus when live view is off and AF-C is selected for focus
mode or when photographing moving subjects in AF-A mode (0 93).
Technical Notes
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