Common questions
You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.
The subject's eyes | This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. | ||||
appear red. | Set the flash option to | ||||
| If the photo has already been taken, select | ||||
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Photos have dust spots. | Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash. | ||||
| Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place. | ||||
| Set ISO speed options. (p. 49) |
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Photos are blurred. | This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly. | ||||
| Use the d mode. (p. 29) |
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| Press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 25) | ||||
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Photos are blurred when | As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. | ||||
shooting at night. | This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake. | ||||
| Turn on the flash. (p. |
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| Select | Night in the s mode. (p. 30) |
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| Set ISO speed options. (p. 49) |
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| 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 the light | ||||
too dark because of | and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded. | ||||
backlighting. | Avoid shooting in front of the sun. |
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| Select | Backlight in the s mode. (p. 30) |
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| Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 48) |
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| Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 59) | ||||
| Adjust the exposure. (p. 59) |
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| Set the metering option to | Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 60) |
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