Canon 500 HS - flash shadow in low right corner: Anyone else have this issue?
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I have this kind of issue, but with my SX130 in macro mode. At first I thought it was the lighting, but I took an identical picture, identical position, settings, etc. with my Elph 300 HS, and no such problem. The 300 has actually been fantastic for me, images are much sharper and colors more vivid than the 130 even though I set them to identical settings. Thinking of trading the 130 in for either the Elph 500 or the SX230 - I want a P&S (want something more portable than my DSLR) with shutter and aperture controls with same (or better) image quality as the Elph 300 (and less than $300). Now just have to test both of them out first.
1866049
left top. it always surprises me as it is not a normal position and if u have your fingerthere it pops up and says flash in wrong position and does not shoot that time, so if u get the camera just remember where it is or like me you'll loose some shots...
1490344
There is a long wait period between fully depressing the shutter button (this is after focusing with a half press) and capture. By the time the picture is taken the moment is well over. I have a Canon G3 - it does not have a similar issue, however Canon's support is unwilling to acknowledge that there is a problem. Locking the exposure prior to the shot fixes the problem, but then you have to do this for each shot and it means another flash.
1485838
Thank you for the response. But that is not it. I have walked through all the "Aspect' setting and the problem still exists in each area. It is very bad in the zoom setting.
535913
Unfortunately it does interfere with the flash. I recently switched to a slimmer Cruzerlite case.
2116212
I haven't had that issue. You can adjust the flash mode and that should solve the issue.
2109617
I get it too.... Are you using the adapter for it or did you screw it directly to your camera? I came to the conclusion that using the adapter was the problem. I went to a camera store and tried a fisheye that actually fit my camera without an adapter, took a picture and it didn't have a shadow.
1821545
have you check the ISO youre using? I had the same problem when i had my setting at the highest ISO. I now just leave it as AUTO and have great pics. If thats not the problem, then i dunno what is. Sorry!
682944
No Amy, and Ive actually had this problem on some previous cases before but it leaves more than enough space for the lens and flash to work properly without interference! hope this helps! :)
948327
Go to the camera menu and then to settings. Maybe the brightness and contrast are too high. If not is not fixing it I would call Swann tech support at 1800 627-2799. they are open 24/7. If they can not fix it they will replace it if is still within warranty. Good luck
335991
I got the same issue (black dot at the top right corner). I returned it and got the damn problem again, but this time it is at the bottom right corner. Grrrrr...
258762
I also noticed this and first thought it was dust. But it's not... I think it has to do with the flash being wonky.
82235
well, im shooting in large fine format, and i try to use iso accordingly, but whats confusing is that i get both the flash sign (like its recharching as you mention) but i also see the buffer light for the memory on blinking so im not sure if its trying to do both at the same time and can't consult the manual(totally clueless) cause it was ripped up the same day i got it by my friends dog..(damn chihuahuas) so never got a chance to do so...
822365
I just perchased the H20. I'm use to having a view finder. I thought there may be a way torig some kind of sighting device. The camera already has a means of sighting in. Looking fromthe rear of the camera, there is an elbow formed to the left side of the flash "hump". If youbracket your subject in this elbow it'll pretty much end up dead center of your shot. Hey, it'snot hi-tech but the method works.
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Its hard to say why you're getting a shadow without seeing a photo. You might just be seeing a shadow that's from the room's existing light if you're using a slow shutter speed. Its possible that the flash just can't fully reach the area you're looking at due to distance or being past the edge of the flash beam. You could be seeing shadows from bounced light (coming from a white ceiling or wall or reflective surface, for example) being blocked by an object in the room. Shadows can also be caused by the lens blocking some of the flash though that shouldn't be a problem with the kit lens.
779508
The flash does pop up on the top left, but it never got in my way. Although I haven't used the flash a ton.
69236
Garry, I haven't run across this problem with mine.....This may sound silly, but are you sure you have the correct X-Tender for your particular flash? They come in different sizes for different flashes. Other than that I don't have any suggestions except maybe be sure your Fresnel lens is facing the correct way.....Sorry I can't be of more help.