97
Troubleshooting
Subject is too far away for
flash to reach.
zShoot within correct shooting
distance of the subject when using
the built-in flash (p.119).
zRaise the ISO sensitivity and then
shoot (p.66).
Subject in recorded image is too bright.
Subject is too close, making
the flash too strong.
zShoot within correct shooting
distance of the subject when using
the built-in flash (p.119).
Subject is bright in contrast
to the background.
zSet the exposure compensation to a
negative (–) setting (p. 54).
zUse AE lock or use the spot
metering function
(p.49
,
53
).
Too much light is shining
directly into the camera, or
is being reflected off the
subject.
zChange the shooting angle.
Flash is set to on. zSet the flash to (Flash off)
(Basic Guide p.9).
Image flashes white. Image contains noise.
ISO speed is too high. zHigher ISO speeds increase
image noise. To take clean
images, use as low an ISO speed
as possible (p.66).
zIn , , , and modes in
the mode, the ISO speed
increases and noise can appear.
White dots appear on the image.
Light from the flash has
reflected off dust particles or
insects in the air. This is
particularly noticeable when
shooting using the wide
angle or when you increase
the aperture value in the
aperture-priority AE mode.
zThis is a phenomenon that occurs
with digital cameras and does not
constitute a malfunction.