Subject in recorded image is too bright.

Subject is too close,

z To use the built-in flash, shoot within correct range of the

making the flash too

subject for flash photography.

strong.

z Adjust the flash output or the flash exposure compensation

 

function (p. 77).

Subject is bright in contrast z Set the exposure compensation to a negative (–) setting.

to the background. z Use the AE lock or the spot metering function.

See Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (p. 65)

See Switching between Metering Modes (p. 68)

Too much light is shining z Change the shooting angle. directly into the camera, or

is being reflected off the subject.

Flash set to On.z Set the flash to Auto or Off.

A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor.

Subject is too bright. z This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. (This red bar of light will not be recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when shooting movies.)

Noise displays on the LCD monitor. Subject's movements on LCD monitor are irregular.

Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area.

zThere is no effect on the recorded image.

 See Night Display (p. 16)

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