Subject in recorded image is too dark – Canon A580 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
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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
. Take care not to obstruct the
AF-assist Beam with your hand when
used.
Subject is out of focal
range.
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Shoot with the subject at the correct
focusing distance
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The camera may be set to an
unintended function (such as macro).
Cancel the setting.
The subject is hard to
focus on.
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Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot
.
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for
shooting.
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Set the built-in flash to
(Flash on)
.
The subject is
underexposed because
the surroundings are too
bright.
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Set the exposure compensation to a
positive (+) setting
.
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Use the AE lock or spot metering
function
Subject is too far away for
flash to reach.
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Shoot within correct flash range of the
subject when using the built-in flash
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Raise the ISO speed and then shoot
.
Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image
flashes white.
Subject is too close,
making the flash too
strong.
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Shoot within correct flash range of the
subject when using the built-in flash
The subject is
overexposed because the
surroundings are too dark.
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Set the exposure compensation to a
negative (–) setting
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Use the AE lock or spot metering
function