Image is blurred or out of focus.

AF-assist Beam is set to [Off].

z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to

 

focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist

 

focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function

 

when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 28).

 

Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with

 

your hand when used.

 

 

 

 

 

The camera moves when the

z Set the image stabilizer function to any other setting

shutter button is pressed.

than [Off] (p. 39).

 

 

 

z Increase the ISO speed to increase the shutter speed.

 

z Setting the self-timer to

 

(2 seconds) delays the

 

shutter release for 2 seconds

and allows the camera

 

to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image

 

(p. 43).

 

 

 

z Even better results can be obtained by placing the

 

camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to

 

shoot.

 

 

 

 

 

Subject is out of focal range.

z Shoot with the subject at the correct shooting

 

distance (p. 146).

 

 

 

 

 

The subject is hard to focus on.

z Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual focus to

 

shoot (p. 64).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject in recorded image is too dark.

Subject is too close, making the

z Raise the flash and set it so that it always fires

flash too strong.

(Basic Guide p. 11).

 

 

Subject is under exposed due

z Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+)

to the surrounding area being

setting (p. 75).

too bright.

z Use the AE lock or spot metering function

 

(pp. 70, 73).

 

 

Subject is too far away for flash

z Shoot within correct shooting distance of the

to reach.

subject when using the internal flash (p. 147).

 

z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 69).

 

 

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