White Spots (Orbs) in Pictures using Flash on 1030sw: What do you think?
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I have a Canon elph 750 and a elph 790 new. They are both producing orbs on my pics. My old Fuji finepix 700 does not. They are saying it's because the lens in located too close to the flash and is lighting up dust or mist in the air. My Fuji is long and the lense is far from the flash. They just got carried away with the "small" camera and someone needs to fix it. I'm returning both of these cameras and waiting till they do. It's too common of a problem for them not to address it. No one wants spots on their pictures. They show up on faces too. If anyone knows of a new camera that has fixed this problem please let us know.
1273379
Yes!!! I have been thinking I was crazy until now. Its like yellowish spots all over my whites and lights. Had to throw out ALL of my whites. Very disappointing!!
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I found the cause of the problem on the Nikon's web site. http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1197/session/L3NpZC8td0FIblJhaw%3D%3D/p/1%2C859%2C851/c/184/r_id/116678/sno/1Nikon states----------------As is common in many compact digital cameras where the built-in flash is very close to the lens, strange reflections can appear in images under certain conditions.Particulate matter in the air in front of the lens (between the camera and subject) such as water vapor (as in a cloudy day), smoke, dust or other items can reflect light directly into the lens causing neutral colored white/grey semi-transparent spots to appear in the image. I found the cause of the problem on the Nikon's web site. http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1197/session/L3NpZC8td0FIblJhaw%3D%3D/p/1%2C859%2C851/c/184/r_id/116678/sno/1Nikon states----------------As is common in many compact digital cameras where the built-in flash is very close to the lens, strange reflections can appear in images under certain conditions.Particulate matter in the air in front of the lens (between the camera and subject) such as water vapor (as in a cloudy day), smoke, dust or other items can reflect light... » Read More I found the cause of the problem on the Nikon's web site. http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1197/session/L3NpZC8td0FIblJhaw%3D%3D/p/1%2C859%2C851/c/184/r_id/116678/sno/1Nikon states----------------As is common in many compact digital cameras where the built-in flash is very close to the lens, strange reflections can appear in images under certain conditions.Particulate matter in the air in front of the lens (between the camera and subject) such as water vapor (as in a cloudy day), smoke, dust or other items can reflect light directly into the lens causing neutral colored white/grey semi-transparent spots to appear in the image. « Show Less
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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!
47201
Odd. I doubt it's a defective unit. Try manual mode to see if that works. Also. check that you haven't added some underexposure flash compensation on the camera or the flash.
679181
So far on my Pentax K1000 it flashes each time I take a picture requiring a flash, I guess that's its internal mode sending a signal thru the hotfoot.
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I have a Canon elph 750 and a elph 790 new. They are both producing orbs on my pics. My old Fuji finepix 700 does not. They are saying it's because the lens in located too close to the flash and is lighting up dust or mist in the air. My Fuji is long and the lense is far from the flash. They just got carried away with the "small" camera and someone needs to fix it. I'm returning both of these cameras and waiting till they do. It's too common of a problem for them not to address it. No one wants spots on their pictures. They show up on faces too. If anyone knows of a new camera that has fixed this problem please let us know. I have a Canon elph 750 and a elph 790 new. They are both producing orbs on my pics. My old Fuji finepix 700 does not. They are saying it's because the lens in located too close to the flash and is lighting up dust or mist in the air. My Fuji is long and the lense is far from the flash. They just got carried away with the "small" camera and someone needs to fix it. I'm returning both of these cameras and waiting till they do. It's too common of a problem for them not to address it. No one wants spots on their pictures. They show up on faces too. If anyone knows of a new camera... » Read More I have a Canon elph 750 and a elph 790 new. They are both producing orbs on my pics. My old Fuji finepix 700 does not. They are saying it's because the lens in located too close to the flash and is lighting up dust or mist in the air. My Fuji is long and the lense is far from the flash. They just got carried away with the "small" camera and someone needs to fix it. I'm returning both of these cameras and waiting till they do. It's too common of a problem for them not to address it. No one wants spots on their pictures. They show up on faces too. If anyone knows of a new camera that has fixed this problem please let us know. « Show Less
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I took some sample pics in the house at night with just lights on. They looked OK without the flash. I find with indoor pics I usually don't like the flash because it seems to wash out the photo.
469028
I didn't install one. As a result the frequency of flash is higher, which doesn't bother me. Do it if you want the normal flash rate.
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I'm having a similar problem. I've noticed it most in low light, when the subject moves. I don't think I've experienced it much outdoors in bright light. I've not taken the time to research it yet. I'd say I've been somewhat disappointed in the camera.
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Most likely it's due to the camera being to close to what you're whatching... If you move the camera a bit away, the flashy thing will stop...
857516
So far I have not had a problem with the flash. However, most of the photos I have taken have been landscapes with good lighting so the flash hasn't been used all that much. Sorry I haven't anymore info and good luck.
1254146
I've only had it for less than a week, haven't encountered that, sorry. I use the optical viewfinder mostly, don't really look at the images until I'm back at the computer.
51931
For what it's worth - and I apologize if I'm stating the obvious - check if your flash is on Manual set to full strength. Use your camera to check the settings and adjust the flash settings way down and way up, using the exact same exposure, and see if there's a difference
933067
any update? My brand new TX1 has a little blue spot on all video done in low light. Does that sound familiar to your 'spot' problem?
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I don't know of any flash issues, I have a white case though and it doesn't really seem to affect the flash? Then again, I don't take too many indoor/night photos so I may not have noticed. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help :(
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On mine at night there is a little white blur in the corner if I use the flash. I have a white case so I'm assuming it's from that. I'm not really sure how to fix it. Otherwise case and the battery are amazing I usually go 2.5 days with out a charge. Get two batteries that way you always have one fully charged at home and ready to go.