The flash on my CX7430 is too bright, the pics are too bright. This just started happening. Any clues?

with the flash on, I would think most pictures would be bright white. Try turning the flash off, use a different setting than P.

Its power supply may be faulty

Hi there,
Try to adjust the Flash intensity, if u need the manual you can read it here:
http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/oima_cckb/c700uz_basic.pdf

(Menu Functions :page 32)
(Flash Mode :page 25)

hope it help,
regards

Is the memory card formatted?

User Guide:
http://support.en.kodak.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18525/kw/CX7430

Reset your camera settings from the "Options Menu"

Hi there and welcome to FixYa.

Bad batteries can cause that. The flash module needs alot of power to charge. Your camera will still work, but without enough power to charge the flash module, it may take along time. Again.
Try fresh batteries.


Rob

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Thanks

Try shining a very bright (Preferably an ultrabright LCD) flashlight directly into the lens while the camera is on. Hold it there for a few moments. Do you see anything on the display yet?

Is your camera set to auto mode? I'm not sure if the CX7430 has manual settings or not, but try making sure its on auto.
Its possible the lens or the CCD (the device responsible for actually taking the photo) is going bad.

This guy - Darntoothysam has a CCD assembly as a low cost fix, 15 dollars.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kodak-CX7430-EasyShare-Camera-Parts-CCD_W0QQitemZ250111578019QQihZ015QQcategoryZ64352QQcmdZViewItem