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Chapter 10
Picture is too dark. Flash is not on or
did not function.
Turn on the flash (page 24).
The subject is too
far away for the flash
to have an effect.
Move so there is no more than 11.2
ft (3.4 m) between the camera and
the subject; 6.6 ft (2.0 m) in
Telephoto.
The subject is in
front of a bright light
(backlit).
Use Fill flash (page 24) or change
your position so the light is not
behind the subject.
Lighting condition is
too dark.
Increase Exposure Compensation
(page 27) or Long Time Exposure
(page 28).
Picture is too light. The flash is not
needed.
Change to Auto flash
(page 24).
The subject was too
close when the flash
was used.
Move so there is at least 2.0 ft (0.6
m) between the camera and the
subject.
The light sensor is
covered.
Hold the camera so your hands or
other objects do not cover the light
sensor.
Lighting condition is
too bright.
Decrease exposure compensation
(page 27).
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