Common questions
You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.
The subject's eyes This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.
appear red. Set the flash option to
If the photo has already been taken, select
Photos have dust spots. Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash. Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.
Set ISO speed options. (p. 45)
Photos are blurred. This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly. Use the d mode. (p. 35)
Press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 27)
Photos are blurred when As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.
shooting at night. This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake. Turn on the flash. (p. 44)
Select
Set ISO speed options. (p. 45)
Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Subjects come out | When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark | ||
too dark because of | areas, the subject may come out shaded. | ||
backlighting. | Avoid shooting in front of the sun. | ||
| Select | Backlight in the s mode. (p. 31) | |
| Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 44) | ||
| Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 54) | ||
| Adjust the exposure. (p. 53) |
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| Set the metering option to | Spot if a bright subject is in the centre of the frame. (p. 55) | |
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