Shooting Images - Sony Alpha NEX-5R Instruction Manual

Shooting images

Nothing is displayed on the LCD screen when the power is turned
on.
• If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to
power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as
pressing the shutter button halfway down.
The shutter does not release.
• You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is
set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.
• Check the free capacity of the memory card.
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (page 22).
Recording takes a long time.
• The noise reduction function is turned on. This is not a malfunction.
• You are shooting in the RAW mode. Since the RAW data file is large, the
RAW mode shooting may take time.
• The [Auto HDR] is processing an image.
The image is out of focus.
• The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.
• You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus].
• Ambient light is insufficient.
• The subject may require special focusing. Use the [Flexible Spot] or manual
focus function.
The flash does not work.
• Raise the flash (page 26).
• The flash is not attached correctly. Reattach the flash (page 26).
• You cannot use a flash with the following shooting mode:
– [Bracket: Cont.]
– [Sweep Panorama]
– [Night Scene], [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene
Selection]
– Movie recording
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.
• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on
the image. This is not a malfunction.
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