Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
The subject’s eyes | Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash. | ||
appear red. | • Set the flash option to |
• If the photo has already been captured, select
Photos have dust | If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash. | |
spots. | • Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place. | |
| • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 54) | |
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Photos are blurred. | Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly. | |
| Use the DIS function or | |
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Photos are blurred | As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the | |
when shooting at | camera steady long enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake. | |
night. | • Select | Night in s mode. (p. 39) |
| • Turn on the flash. (p. 52) | |
| • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 54) | |
| • Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking. |
Subjects come out When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas, too dark because of the subject may appear too dark.
backlighting. • Avoid shooting toward the sun.
•Select Backlight in s mode. (p. 39)
•Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 52)
•Adjust the exposure. (p. 63)
•Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 64)
•Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 65)
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