Canon S5 IS appendix Image contains noise, 149

Subject is too far away for flash to reach.

zShoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 181).

zRaise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 80).

Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.

Subject is too close,	z Shoot within correct flash range of
making the flash too	the subject when using the built-in
strong.	flash (p. 181).
	z Adjust the flash output with the
	flash exposure compensation
	function (p. 94).
	z Set the safety FE to [On] (p. 67).
The subject is	z Set the exposure compensation to
overexposed because the	a negative (-) setting (p. 83).
surroundings are too	z Use the AE lock or spot metering
dark.	function (pp. 84, 78).
Too much light is shining	z Change the shooting angle.
directly into the camera,
or is being reflected off
the subject.
Flash is set to on.	z Push down the flash to
	(Flash off) (Basic Guide	p.	15).

Image contains noise.

ISO speed is too high.

zHigher ISO speeds or (High ISO Auto) may increase image noise. For higher image quality, use as low an ISO speed as possible (p. 80).

zIn , , , , and

modes in the mode, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear.

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