Olympus D-490 D-490 Zoom Instruction Manual (2.6 MB) - Page 68
Picture Problems - troubleshooting
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Picture Problems The picture is out of focus • The camera was jarred when the shutter release button was pressed. § Hold the camera firmly and press the shutter release button smoothly. • The viewfinder autofocus mark was not positioned on the subject. § Position the autofocus frame on the subject, or use the focus lock. • The lens is dirty. § Clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth. • The mode was not selected correctly. § Shoot in the macro mode where the subject is within the range of 8″ to 31″. For greater distances, shoot in the standard mode. • The shutter release button was pressed while standing directly in front of the camera when using the self-timer. § When using the self-time, press the shutter release button while looking into the viewfinder, not while standing in front of the camera. • A flash was needed for the photo, but somehow neither the auto-flash nor fill-in flash mode was operating. § The shutter speed become slower and the exposure time becomes longer, so use the tripod or hold the camera as steady as possible to avoid camera movement. • Quick Focus was used in the wrong focal range. § Use the correct Quick Focus setting for the distance you're shooting at. The picture is too bright • The flash is set to fill-in flash mode. § Set the flash a different mode. • The subject being shot is excessively bright. § Use the exposure compensation feature, or change the angle of the camera. The picture is too dark • The flash was blocked by a finger. § Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers away from the flash. • The subject was out of the working range of the flash. § Shoot within the flash working range. • The flash mode was turned off. § Push up the flash housing before shooting. • The subject was too small or was backlit. § Set the flash to fill-in mode, or use the spot metering mode. • The picture was taken in the sequence mode. § Pictures will appear dark in the sequence mode because of the fast shutter speed, especially in dim light. 134 Troubleshooting (continued) The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural • The lighting affected the picture. § Set the flash to fill-in mode. • The subject is mostly dark. § Use flash or increase exposure compensation +. • The white balance setting is incorrect. § Set the white balance to suit lighting conditions. The picture has obscured edge(s) • The lens was partly blocked by a finger or the strap. § Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers and the strap away from the lens. • The shooting distance was too close. § Use the monitor. 135 Appendix