5 replies to this topic

[Steve6386]

Hi Guys,
I'm hoping someone can help as I'm pulling my hair out !
I have a D5300 and I've set the AE-L/AF-L button to function as auto focus which works great but I find that if I have image review set to on and I'm trying to take pics in quick succession when I hit the back focus button it protects the image rather than focusing, the only solution I have found is to turn off the image review. But doing that causes it's own problems. Is there a way to disable the image protect feature.

Regards
Steve.

[TBonz]

I have never looked at disabling the protect feature, but there is no real benefit to image review if you are taking a burst of images.  While I'm sure there is a benefit to image review, I have not found it.  If I want to review an image I just push the button to review it or previous images...if you disable the review function, that effectively solves your problem and still gives you the opportunity to review images when you want to - even if it is after each image...

[Merco_61]

I agree with TBonz here. I can't see any benefit in having the instant review on, it just gets in the way. If you absolutely want it on, just remember to half-press the shutter button just before focusing as that will close the review window. This is a good habit to have when using VR lenses anyway as the VR isn't activated on AF-On.

[mpjcval]

Hello Guys,

 

New here at the forum.  I have a slightly similar problem.  I just bought a slightly used D5300 from my cousin last Christmas but only had the chance to really have a look at it today. I couldn't get rid of his dog pictures, about 10 of them, which has a protect key on.  Just wondering what would be the quickest way to get rid of the pictures please?

 

Thanks!

[Merco_61]

The quickest way is by formatting the memory card. This should remove all files on the card and prepare it for use.

To remove or set the protection, view the photo you want to protect/unprotect and press the AE-L/AF-L button

[Merco_61]

 

I also would like to get rid of this in order to save time, but I can not fix it yet!

 

What part is it you want to get rid of? The image review or disabling file protection?

 

Formatting the card instead of erasing photos will give a clean card, whatever is on the card.

To format a card in-camera in the D3xxx and D5xxx bodies, go to the Setup menu (Spanner icon), select Format Memory Card, highlight Yes, press OK, press OK again to confirm.

To format a card in-camera with the D7xxx, three-digit and single-digit bodies, press and hold the buttons with the red FORMAT symbol next to them until For starts blinking in the top display and then release and press the same buttons again to confirm. If you want to format card 2, remove card 1 before you start the formatting process.