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Chapter 10
Picture is too dark. Flash is not on or did not
function.
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 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 22
) or
change your position so the
light is not behind the
subject.
Lighting condition is too
dark.
Increase Exposure
Compensation (
page 26
) or
Long Time Exposure
(
page 27
).
Picture is too light. The flash is not needed. Change to Auto flash
(
page 22
).
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 26
).
Camera
Problem
Cause
Solution
