Subject is too close,making the
flash too s_'ong.
• Shootwi_in correct shootingdistance of_e
subject when using the internalflash (p. 147).
Subject is over exposed clueto • Setthe exposure compensefJontoa negative (-)
the surrounding area beingtoo setting (p.75).
dark. • Use the AE look or the spot metering function
(pp. 70, 73).
Light is shining directly on_e • Change the shooting angle.
subject or reltectedoff the
subject into the camera.
Flash is set to on. • Pushdown the flash tooff (_ (Flash off)
(Basic Guide p. 11).
ISO speed is too high.
• Selecting high ISOspeeds or _ (High ISO
Auto) may increasethe amount of noise inan
image. When picture quality is the priority,select
lower ISOspeeds (p. 69).
• In m, an mo esofSpecla Scene
mode,lhe ISOspeed increasesandnoise may
occur.
Light from the flash has • This is a phenomenon _at occurs withdigital
reflected off dust particles or cameras and does not constitute a malfunction.
insects inthe air.When
shooting at the maximum wide
angle.
Light reflac_ng backfrom eyes • Under these conditions, use the _, red-eye
can makethem appear red reduction mode (Basic Guidep. 11).Forthis mode
when the flash is used indark to beeffecSve,the subject must be looking right at
areas, the red-eye reduction lamp.Tryasking them to
look directly at the lamp.
• Even better results can he obtained by increasing
_e lighting in indoor settingsor approaching
closer tothe subject.