Sony SLT-A58 α Handbook - Page 192

Troubleshooting The flash does not work. • The flash mode is set to [Autoflash]. If you want to make sure the flash fires each time, set the flash mode to [Fill-flash] (pages 41, 126). The flash takes too long to recharge. • The flash has been fired in quick succession over a short period. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera. A picture taken using the flash is too dark. • If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it. Check the flash range in "Specifications." The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (page 27). • The area selected in [Area Setting] is different from the actual area. Set [Area Setting] again (page 27). The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down. • Since the subject is too bright or too dark, it is beyond the available range of the camera. Adjust the setting again. The image is whitish (Flare). Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. Attach a lens hood. The corners of the picture are too dark. • If a filter or hood was used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image. The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient light). You can compensate for this phenomenon with [Lens Comp.: Shading] (page 165). 192