Canon S20 operating instructions With surroundings Positive + setting

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Problem

Cause(s)

Solution(s)

Image is blurred

Camera is set to the slow shutter

• Set the camera to a mode other than

 

mode

Slow Shutter

 

 

 

Subject is too dark

Insufficient light for recording

• Change the flash setting to Flash On.

 

 

 

 

Subject is too dark in comparison

• Adjust the exposure compensation to a

 

with surroundings

positive (+) setting.

 

 

• Use the spot exposure metering method

 

 

or the AE lock function to record.

 

 

 

 

White balance setting is inappropriate

• Reset the white balance mode.

 

 

 

 

Subject is too far away for flash to

• Remain within the range of 6.7 in. to 10.8

 

reach

ft. (wide) or 7.5 ft. (telephoto) [17 cm to

 

 

3.3 m (wide) or 2.3 m (telephoto)] from

 

 

the subject for flash photography.

 

 

 

Subject is too bright

Subject is too close

• Remain within the range of 6.7 in. to 10.8

 

 

ft. (wide) or 7.5 ft. (telephoto) [17 cm to

 

 

3.3 m (wide) or 2.3 m (telephoto)] from

 

 

the subject for flash photography.

Subject is too bright compared to surroundings

Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting.

Use the spot exposure metering method or the AE lock function to record.

 

Light is shining directly on or reflected

• Change the shooting angle.

 

onto camera from the subject

 

 

 

 

 

Flash mode is set to Flash On

• Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash Off.

 

 

 

Flash will not fire

Flash mode is set to Flash Off

• Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On.

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