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The subject is beyond the range of the
flash.
The subject is too close to the flash.
The subject is brighter than the sur-
roundings.
Light is shining or reflecting into the
camera.
The flash mode is set to On.
The flash mode is set to Off.
The subject comes
out underexposed
(too dark).
The subject comes
out overexposed
(too bright).
The flash doesn't
fire.
When flash is used, the distance between lens
and subject should not exceed 2 m (6.6 ft.).
When flash is used, the distance between lens
and subject should be no less than 20 cm (7.9
in.).
Set exposure compensation to a negative
value.
Adjust the camera angle.
Set the flash to any other mode except On.
Set the flash to any other mode except Off.
Cause Solution
Problem
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The camera was moving when you took
the shot.
Autofocus function hampered by
obstruction to AF-assist beam.
The AF-assist beam settings are set to
[Off].
The subject was outside the range over
which the camera can focus.
Insufficient light for shooting.
The subject is darker than the
surroundings.
Shots are blurry or
unfocused.
The subject comes
out underexposed
(too dark).
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Hold the camera steady when shooting.
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Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam
flash part with a finger or other object.
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Turn the [AF-assist beam] of the Rec. menu
[On] (p. 88).
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Ensure that there is at least 20 cm (7.9 in.)
between the camera lens and subject.
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Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups
between 5 to 20 cm (2 to 7.9 in.) from the
lens.
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When shooting distant subjects, set the
camera to infinity mode.
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Set the flash on.
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Set exposure compensation to a positive
value.
Cause Solution
Problem
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