Olympus E-100 RS User Manual

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SYMPTOM

The picture is out of focus.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

6

The Manual focus was
used with the wrong
focal range.

7

The subject was dark
and the AF assist lamp
was turned off.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

6

Use the right Manual focus for
the distance.

7

Set the AF assist lamp to on.

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P. 94

P. 157

SYMPTOM

The picture is too bright.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

1

The flash mode was set
to the Fill-in flash mode.

2

The subject was
excessively illuminated.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1

Select a flash mode other
than the Fill-in flash mode.

2

Use spot metering. Adjust the
exposure compensation or
change the camera position
toward the subject.

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P. 99

SYMPTOM

The picture is too dark.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

1

The flash was blocked
by a finger.

2

The subject was out of
the working range of the
flash.

3

The flash mode was set
to the Off mode.

4

The subject was too
small and was backlit.

5

The Sequence mode
was used.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1

Hold the camera correctly,
keeping your fingers away
from the flash.

2

Shoot within the flash working
range. Or, use an external
flash.

3

Check the flash mode before
shooting.

4

Set the flash to Fill-In mode.
Or, use the Spot metering
mode.

5

Higher shutter speeds are
used when the Sequence
mode is selected which may
result in pictures that are
darker than usual.

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