How is the flash on the H2 I tried out a friend's H1 last night and didn't like how strong the flash was. It seemed to wash out the pictures. (I know you can go in and decrease it's intensity but my friend said it didn't make much difference.) Does the flash on the H2 still have this problem? How is the flash on the H2 I tried out a friend's H1 last night and didn't like how strong the flash was. It seemed to wash out the pictures. (I know you can go in and decrease it's... » Read More How is the flash on the H2 I tried out a friend's H1 last night and didn't like how strong the flash was. It seemed to wash out the pictures. (I know you can go in and decrease it's intensity but my friend said it didn't make much difference.) Does the flash on the H2 still have this problem? « Show Less
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Change the metering mode from the default of 'Multi' to either 'Center' or 'Spot.' This way the flash exposure is set for the subject you point at, rather than for the whole scene. With the default metering mode of 'Multi', the camera tries to get the unimportant background to be well-lit in addition to the subject, which produces too much light on the subject. Using 'Center' or 'Spot' will cause the flash to put out just the right amount of light for what you point the camera at. This also works well for closeup shots with the flash taken in macro mode!
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I have tried to decrease and increase the flash intensity of my H2 and it made a BIG difference. Applying a much lower flash intensity, the images did not appear washed out... just the way i envisioned it.
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how did you do this? I read the booklet that comes with the camera, & can't seem to find what page to look in to change the flash intensity. Please tell me where to look to do this. thanks. missjudyb@msn.com I will look for your reply. missjudyb@msn.com
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I had the same problem trying to use the camera in auto mode. It popped up, i think every time i turned the camera on in the auto mode, but it wouldn't fire, even in a completely dark room. Yes, the flash was set to auto. It seemed to work fine in other modes. Every camera i've run across fires the flash automatically when used in auto so i figured there was something wrong with the one i recieved.
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This is a silly question but is it tightly on the camera? I've had that happen twice. The first time it was loose. The second time it was on "no flash"
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I am having to think about reposition my fingers when I turn the camera on. Your natural grip has you hold the camera where the pop up flash is when you turn the camera on. I have had mixed results with the flash. On some shots it looks fantastic and seems to compensate exposure for nicely lit shots. Other times it is pretty typical of single source on-camera flash. I'm still getting use to the camera but would have liked direct access to the flash controls.
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Hello.I tested the flash on my two cameras (Canon 50D and Fujifilm S9100) without any problem. and how that Flash is completely manual only uses the central terminal of the camera to shoot, I do not have problems to use with it.Greetings.
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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...
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The revised firmware version does work, according to New Harbor. The first firmware version, of which I am a recipient, does not. New Harbor contacted me directly and immediately when they discovered the problem and offered to swap out my flash for one that works with the T3 series. Should you receive one that doesn't work, I believe that New Harbor will work diligently to rectify it. However, I'm also satisfied that they'll have the issue fixed on any flash you order from them.Hope this helps,Robert~
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I bought this flash to go on a Canon Rebel T4i. After the first couple of months I could not get it to work at all. The flash would not flash etc... I took the camera and flash to the local camera shop and was told that Canon camera's are very persnickety in regards to the flash. They just don't communicate with an off brand flash. I bought a Canon flash and have had no more problems at all.
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I'm really surprised at how well the camera does at low lighted events. I usually take both flash pics and no flash pics but find many times the pics taken with available light are better than with the flash. Hope that helps.
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I have this camera and LOVE it!! Still learning about it.This will sound crazy but, I have taken pictures in low lighting in the SCN mode set on portrait WITH the flash OFF...as most places/concert halls don't like you flashing your cam on everyone as it can be highly distracting.My pics are pretty clear so I say just play around with the different settings and you can figure out what works for you. Works for me! I LOVE THIS CAMERA!!!
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Hi, Suzanne, with regard to the washed out photos when took with flash, check the ISO level (sensor sensivity to light), perhaps ISO is set too high (400-800-1600)? Set ISO to 160 or 200. I suggest you to exercise a lot changing the camera controls and you'll learn the differences and how to manage it. With flash off, check to set Vibration reduction in OFF when using tripod, and reversely, set it in ON when using handheld. Also try to take lot of pictures in Auto, Scene Mode, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, etc. and see what suits better. Print the PDF manual (220 pages) and read it carefully and check controls and take pictures as you read it. Remember that you get a red box in the screen when the camera cannot focus. So move the camera back or front, and focus again. I bought this camera on July 2011 and it has a personality specially when focusing but I've got beautiful pictures. And I love the zoom, panorama mode and the capacity of taking pictures in low light . Hope this helps you!!
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I just perchased the H20. I'm use to having a view finder. I thought there may be a way to rig some kind of sighting device. The camera already has a means of sighting in. Looking from the rear of the camera, there is an elbow formed to the left side of the flash "hump". If you bracket your subject in this elbow it'll pretty much end up dead center of your shot. Hey, it's not hi-tech but the method works.
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I just asked my son and his friend about the adobe flash and they both said that they do not think it is needed for them at all, it is something they would never use. So, Are are there any other features on one verses the other that anyone thinks is important? Do tell. Thanks
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There is 2 different models that look identical and I have one of each except one has a lot more flash patterns and goes through all the flash patterns.. I am not sure if this is the one that has a all steady burn but I do have one where you can make one side steady and the other side flash and vice versa and one pattern just stays on. I just went and looked and didn't see a model # but it's not the one that says "Federal Signal" I just forgot who I bought it from
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Are you folks comparing your flash shots in IA or PASM modes. In IA, the camera settings are all set to the configuration of the flash mode. In the PASM modes, the flash is independent, where it can be seperately adjusted and the result is dictated by the menu adjustments you have set or are locked in at that time. Even what appears to be identical data displayed on review won't necessarily provide the same results. Be sure to set the white balance to the flash setting to start in PASM. If you're having trouble indoors using IA, you may be using more zoom than is necessary and the flash is not strong enough and the default flash mode settings are at a narrow aperture and fast shutter speed, which would cause a very dark photo. You should get good results in IA up to the 5x (130mm) point easily, at least within 10-15 feet. In the PASM mode, you need a good working knowledge of exposure as well as how to manipulate the flash exposure settings to get good results. This would be used as "fill flash", highlighting a subject or making the background "black out", etc. Aperture, ISO, White Balance, all have a major effect here. The FZ40/100 have a different menu/flash system than the FZ28 I'm familiar with. You may want to check and see if it's set incorrectly or possibly open the main menu and "reset" the entire system back to default. If someone can describe a particular situation, I may be able to help. "Overexposure" is the usual complaint with an FZ in IA.
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Yeah thats right a higher ISO, it now can go up to ISO1000 which helps out indoors or any other instance with low light. I have the H1 and love it as a digital camera, I wouldn't recommend buying the H2 though for the single reason a Nikon D50 SLR camera is under $500 new from the right place. Thats one of the top rated SLR cameras available.If you want just a super zoom camera(thats not SLR) i'd wait for the Sony H5 though, its coming out in a few months.
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Flash is pretty underpowered; understandable at this size. Without flash it pops up to ISO 800 and if the camera is stablized, generates a decent picture with a bit of noise/grain - but not terrible. Anti-shake not great in low light, so needs to be set on a table or tripod to take a decent pic