I owned a Canon Ixus 50 and everytime I take indoor photos, the pictures look like the flash was too bright and background became too dark. If I don't use flash, the photo would end up too blurry.
People suggested using Tripod. But that isn't practical when taking pictures on the go like wedding events or go dinner at Lala Chong Seafood.
Anyone had similiar problem?
2007-04-26 05:20:24 · 5 answers · asked by fendy.org 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Try the "slow sync" mode for the flash. This is indicated by a person with a little star next to their head. This will set the exposure for the room lighting and add enough flash to light up the main subject. You get to the flash mode menu by pressing your multiselector button on the side where the little lightning bolt is. Your camera MIGHT not have this, though...
2007-04-26 05:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Night Snapshot mode should automatically optimize all the necessary camera settings for low light (ISO, aperture, shutter speed, flash, and possibly even white balance). It might not produce great shots, but it's the best your camera can do. The IXUS 50 / Powershot SD400 wasn't exactly made for these situations.
Also keep in mind that the built-in flash only has an effective reach of 6 to 10 feet. That's it. So if the background is further away the flash won't really illuminate it. Canon makes an HF-DC1 add-on flash unit for the IXUS 50. Actually, it fits on several models, including the IXUS 50. This will increase your flash range to about 30 feet. The bad news is that it costs $95 retail. This is it: http://www.adorama.com/ICAHFDC1.html?searchinfo=%20HF-DC1&item_no=1
Perhaps you can find a used copy on eBay.
2007-04-26 09:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those tiny flashes are only good for about 12-18 feet (at best). Skip the flash. Try NO FLASH and a pocket tripod. Failing that, place the camera on a steady surface like a table top, shelf or chair. You could also brace your camera against a wall, door frame.
Also try using the 2 sec. self-timer to prevent your finger from giggling the camera at the shutter release.
One of my favorite cruise vacation pictures was taken with a self timed shot in the ship's dining room. My camera was resting on top of a glass of water. The room looked great and the waiters were slightly blurred as they rushed around to the tables.
2007-04-26 07:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by Den B7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's a tripod bush, you could try using a monopod. Also, you could try using the slow synch, though that's intended for outdoor use at night.
2007-04-26 05:52:39 · answer #4 · answered by Iridflare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
change the iso or ev setting
the manual will tell you how
2007-04-26 09:28:08 · answer #5 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋