Canon PowerShot SX170 IS - Manual (Page 223)

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Subjects in flash shots look too bright, highlights are
washed-out.
• Shoot within flash range ( = 258 ).
• Lower the flash and set the flash mode to [ !] ( = 51 ).
• Adjust brightness by using flash exposure compensation or changing the
flash output level ( = 119 , 128 ).
White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots.
• This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne
particles.
Shots look grainy.
• Lower the ISO speed ( = 99 ).
Subjects are affected by red-eye ( = 68 ).
• Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] ( = 75 ) to activate the red-eye reduction
lamp ( = 5 ) in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp
is on (for about one second), it is not possible to shoot, because the lamp
is counteracting red-eye. For best results, have subjects look at the red-
eye reduction lamp. Also try increasing the lighting in indoor scenes and
shooting at closer range.
• Edit images using red-eye correction ( = 163 ).
Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous
shooting is slower.
• Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card
( = 178 ).
Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available.
• Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions
Available in Each Shooting Mode”, “FUNC. Menu”, and “Shooting Tab
Menu” ( = 233 – 252 ).