Subject in recorded image is too dark.

Insufficient light forz Raise the built-in flash so that it can fire. shooting.

Subject is dark in contrast z Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting.

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

See Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (p. 103) See Switching between Metering Modes (p. 89)

Subject is too far away for z To use the built-in flash, shoot within the following ranges:

flash to reach.Auto ISO: 0.7 to 5.2 m (2.3 to 17.1 ft.) of the subject at the maximum wide angle and within 0.7 to 4.0 m (2.3 to 13.1 ft.) at the maximum telephoto setting.

zRaise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot.

See Changing the ISO Speed (p. 93)

Subject in recorded image is too bright.

Subject is too close,

z When using the flash, stay at least 70 cm (2.3 ft.) from the subject.

making the flash too

z Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation

strong.

function (p. 106).

 

 

Subject is bright in

z Set the exposure compensation to a negative (–) setting.

contrast to the

z Use the AE lock or the spot metering function.

background.

See Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (p. 103)

 

See Switching between Metering Modes (p. 89)

 

 

Light is shining directly on

z Change the shooting angle.

the subject or reflected off

 

the subject into the

 

camera.

 

 

 

Flash is enabled.

z Push down the flash to disable it.

 

 

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.)

154