big dark shadow when taken close up pictures with flash light I just bought the panasonic lumix zs8 yesterday and found out that there's a big dark round shawdow when taken close up pictures with flash light. Does anyone has similar problem big dark shadow when taken close up pictures with flash light I just bought the panasonic lumix zs8 yesterday and found out that there's a big dark round shawdow when taken close up pictures... » Read More big dark shadow when taken close up pictures with flash light I just bought the panasonic lumix zs8 yesterday and found out that there's a big dark round shawdow when taken close up pictures with flash light. Does anyone has similar problem « Show Less
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Same problem. Thought I just got a defective camera. I exchanged it for the same model, same problem. I found that if I zoom even a little bit, the shadow goes away. Annoying, goodbye Lumix.
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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.
671656
This camera is great in low light if you use the flash. Without the flash the photo will come out a little dark. Trust me; you'll love this camera :)
1458830
Hi Edward. I had a few of my pictures turn out the same way. I was holding the camera wrong and my finger was covering the lens. You do need to have quite a bit of light to take a good picture. Works better on outside shots. Good luck. It is a fun little camera. I do enjoy ours.
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Hi, I was wondering if you could elaborate more on your response? I am trying to decide between these two cameras. I love the look of the Lumix photos taken in good lighting, but I have read many reviews commenting on the weakness of the Lumix in low-light situations. I read one person's comment that they returned their Lumix ZR3 for a Canon SD940 to have better overall quality of photos regardless of the lighting situation. Can you tell me what your experience has been with this?
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I have the Z28 and like most everything about it. My biggest complaint, and tell me if this is true of all cameras in this class, is when cropping photos. If i crop a photo to zoom it in a bit it always goes grainy. I didnt expect this from 12mp camera. Is the Megapixel rating really not a factor for smooth grain??
572456
no, you cant use any flash that low to the camera and not get a shadow. it's a big f'ing lens! but, like rick sammon says, get the damn flash off the camera! :)
181983
I am going through my second 40XBR4. The first had what seemed like flashlights shining diagonally from the upper left and right corners in dark scenes. I exchanged it for a second one and it sucks as well. I think the second one is going to be returned pretty soon as well and no more Sony for me.
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I was thinking that, too, Media Hub. I was part of that comment thread and this was posted:**Mel / Yarii : If you two are still getting updates on Mel's comment, you've got to look at Page 41 of the Owners Manual on CD, and the 6th bullet point on the right side... LOL !!!! Lumix knew about the shadow all along ! And Mel is right that the only way to avoid the shadow is a slight bit of zoom.BTW, this manual on its face says it is for ZS8 and ZS9 ... so wonder if ZS8 owners just haven't noticed, or don't have the shadow.**
1004365
I don't have any answers, but share your concern about pictures in dark areas. I bought a Kodak EasyShare (DX 4530) a couple of years ago. It takes excellent pictures in bright light (outside). Indoor pictures are mostly crap. Are Kodak's newer cameras any better?
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Thanks for your recommendation of the Panasonic Lumix LZ8. (Like others in this dialogue, I'm looking to replace a Nikon that was very disappointing.) It's been three years since your post, and I've noticed that it's hard now to find an LZ8. Is there a newer Panasonic you'd recommend with the same enthusiasm now? Thanks for your help.
718885
Not too sure why this happens. Never experience this. The only reason that I can think off is when it gets dark the images are displayed by the infra red, night vision properties of the camera.
541915
I have the 5s and when it comes to taking pictures with flash sometimes it'll make a picture look a little cloudy, but not always... It's weird...
966802
I printed an 8x10 photo of my car in the daylight and it came out great. I took a photo inside the house with not so great light and it came out a little dark and slightly grainy. This was a 5x7 picture. I just got the camera this week so I am still fooling around with it. I'm working with Photoshop Elements 4 (5 on order) to see if it can help out with the low light pics.
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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.
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I'm thinking it might be related to the dark corner issue. I noticed more than one reviewer complained about this and there are photos posted up in the customer photo section illustrating this issue. I was going to purchase this camera myself until I saw this potential problem. For example:http://www.amazon.com/review/R1HXQU9INW3I2T/ref=cm_aya_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B005TGKX9S#wasThisHelpful
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Hello,Maybe try turning flash off, if you haven't already. There is also a macro mode built in this camera to account for close up shots. Hope this helps. :)