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Chapter 9
Picture is too
dark.
Flash is not on. Turn on the flash (page 22).
The subject is too far
away for the flash to
have an effect.
Move so there is no more than
10.8 ft (3.3 m) between the
camera and the subject; 6.2 ft
(1.9 m) in Telephoto.
The subject is in front
of a bright light
(backlit).
Use Fill flash (page 22) or change
your position so light is not
behind the subject.
Lighting is too dark. Increase Exposure Compensation
(page 27) or Long Time Exposure
(page 34).
Picture is too
light.
The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash (page 22).
The subject was too
close for flash.
Move so there is at least 1.5 ft (0.5
m) between camera and subject.
The light sensor is
covered.
Hold the camera so your hands or
other objects do not cover the
light sensor.
Lighting is too bright. Decrease exposure compensation
(page 27).
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Problem Cause Solution