So I got an inexpensive camera for Christmas (Sanyo Xacti 6 Megapixel) and I'm not sure if I am just still learning how to use it or if there's something defective about the camera. Everytime I take a photo indoors, regardless of the light, the picture is ALWAYS overexposed. I don't know if the flash is too bright or what, but I am getting really tired of having overexposed photos. I have tried all the different settings, Auto, Portrait, even the "night" setting, and seen no results. When I try turning the flash off, the picture comes out blurry and dark. Is there a secret I don't know about or is this just a "cheap" camera that doesn't take good pictures?? Please help.
2007-02-21 06:58:18 · 8 answers · asked by morg_rose 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Some cameras have a flash compensation in the menu. If yours does, try setting it as far minus as it will go.
The tissue over the flash works, too. (Looks a little odd, though!) Just be sure not to cover anything but the flash. Two or three layers of transparent tape will do the same trick, but might leave sticky residue when you remove it.
It may be your camera is defective. I think I would try taking it back and exchanging it for another.
Good luck!
2007-02-21 14:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first maybe find out manufacturer and tell the person that it is overexposed when you take pictures outside. If you are really having trouble i suggest that maybe you go to the manufacturer and trade in for a different camera but the same type.
If it still isn't i highly suggest that you buy a new camera. I have a Olympus and Polaroid and i am happy with both of them. Cannon is a nice phone too.
2007-02-21 15:17:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure of the exact model you have, but one of the reviews I checked on Xacti cameras say the camera has adjustable white balance. This is probably buried somewhere in the menus. If it's set to a "cold" setting, then your pictures will look overexposed.
Try changing this to automatic, or if there isn't an automatic setting, tone down the white balance to some middle setting.
2007-02-21 19:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by Rando 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tape a piece or two of White tissue over the flash this does two thing it lowers the flash output and it diffuse the flash. Make sure it's White or the subject will have a color cast to it.
2007-02-21 16:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by Brian Ramsey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a faulty camera to me, the light meter in the camera may be faulty, and so it is giving a higher output on the flash to compensate, bring it back and get it replaced, its only what 2 months old?
2007-02-21 17:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by Dallan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I might be able to help but I need to know what kind of flash you are using...Red Eye, Fill, etc. If you find out use the CONTACT DEVIN button and tell me and I may be able to help, my mom is a professional photographer.
2007-02-21 15:40:17 · answer #6 · answered by Devin R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems liek it could just be a cheap camera... if there is an indoor setting trey that... maybe try using different indoor light sources to get a feel for how your camera reacts tot he light.
2007-02-21 15:08:28 · answer #7 · answered by matarazzodan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just invest in a new one. http://urlx.org/43d43 Any of these are great options. I got mine for a rediculously good deal from here.
2007-02-24 14:43:38 · answer #8 · answered by dLg003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋