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Sarah Smith Posted on Jul 02, 2007
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Trouble with Capture Menu

My camera flash is not working and have discovered i must change the settings by the Capture Menu and choosing the "Scene" option. However, when i try and choose this option it will not let me and instead of being highlighted as blue is instead grey. i also cannot choose the "EV" option or the ISO option. Please help!!!

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Tech support at Vivtar may have some help to offer Perhaps a reset to default setting may exist. have you checked the manual? It does seem to be a firmware failure of some sort in which case if of a recent purchase a year or less- a little over they may offer to replace it. But repiar as such is not going to be an option.

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I have a Kodak Easy Share CD82. What do the designs on top of the dial mean there is one red design What does that mean?

In order, starting with the "P"
P - Program - Access to more manual settings than Smart Capture mode.
"hand" - Blur Reduction - Reducing blur caused by camera shake or subject motion.
"VIDEO" - Capturing Video with sound
(red colored camera) - Smart Capture - General picture taking - it offers excellent image quality ad ease of use. The scene is analyzed for other content and for lighting. You can choose the best picture size and aspect tatio for your needs - just press the Menu button and choose picture size.
"Flower" - Close up - Use available light instead of flash, if possible.
"Sport" - Subjects that are in motion.
"SCN" - Scene - Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation.
You can download the PDF file by Googling your camera make and model. I'll try adding it here with the link. You might have to copy and paste to your own browser.
Hope this helps. Mike
[PDF] KODAK EASYSHARE CD82 Digital Camera resources.kodak.com/support/pdf/en/manuals/urg01070/CD82_xUG_GLB...
KODAK EASYSHARE CD82 Digital Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: ... Use power-saving features (see Using the Setup tab, page 28).
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Hello, I have a sony DSC-T70 and I cant change the flash options. i should be able to select the flash icon and choose my flash setting, but the only setting is no flash. I really want my flash to work...

hello

Have you consulted the manual in this?

http://129.33.22.12/release/DSCT70.pdf

pages 15 to 18

But in any case I beleave you first need to set your camera into the PROGRAM AUTO mode
13df56d.jpg After you have set your camera to program auto you should be able to change the flash settings as below

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Let me know if you need more assistance.
May 01, 2008 • Cameras
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The camera is set on Auto. The pictures are a blur, not in focus. Is there a way to set up good focus?

Revie manual here:
User Guide.pdf


This your camera:
Nikon Coolpix 775
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1.check your lens camera is clean and clear.


You have to choices, auto and scene.
What happen when you choose scene mode?
2. test change your image quality to normal. you can go to menu even in shooting mode.
3.change image to normal and back to shooting mode and try again

It is same ?blur?

4.if still blur, try go to menu mode again, at left side you can find BSS.
5 IF BSS is off.. change it on. if it is on, change it off.
6.go to shooting mode again.

that all. good luck and rate me..tq
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Manual that came with camera does not explain symbols for setting the mode. Amazing! What do M, A,S,P, N and SP 1 and SP2 stand for? the only things I understand are Auto and Panorama.

M stands for 'Manual mode'. This is the mode wherein you set your shutter speed and aperture setting. A stands for 'Aperture Priority'. This is the mode where you set the aperture or opening of the lens and the camera sets the shutter speed. The lower the aperture number setting, the more light penetrates the lens, a faster shutter speed is needed. This setting is usually used for portrait scenarios. S stands for 'Shutter priority'. This is the mode where you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture. The higher shutter speed number, the lower aperture number is set by the camera to accommodate more light into the lens. This setting is usually used for capturing moving objects like cars. P stands for 'Program Mode'. The camera takes care of different settings except for the aperture and the shutter speed. You get to choose combinations of aperture and shutter speed settings that will not change the exposure of your scene. This is like a combined 'A' and 'S' mode with different combinations. N stands for 'Natural Light'. The camera tries to make use of available light. This is ideal for indoor use when flash is prohibited or when you just want to capture the ambiance of the scene. The camera sets a high sensitivity setting to handle low light conditions. The drawback of this would be grainier pictures. SP1 and SP2 stand for Scene Position 1 and 2. This is like a memory setting for most commonly used scene settings. For example, you can assign SP1 for landscape mode scene and SP2 for night mode scene. You have 13 scenes to choose from in your camera, 2 of which you can assign in SP1 or SP2. The default setting for SP1 is Portrait mode and for SP2, it is Landscape mode.
Hope this helps.
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My pictures are blury and I am tired of it.

First make sure you're on Auto mode (press SCENE and choose AUTO mode)
Use permanent flash by pressing UP until the flash logo gets selected, then press OK.
Also, if you don't want to use the flash, put the flash on AUTO and press menu, go to "Set up", scroll to "Anti-shake AE" and set it to "Auto", press OK to save settings and try taking pictures again.
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Every time i take a picture in low light or at night its blurry.

Set the Scene Mode for the appropriate Night landscape or Night protrait setting. If you are just taking in a view, then use Night landscape at nighttime (objects in the foreground could be out of focus in this mode). If you are photographing any number of people, animals, &/or objects at night, then use Night portrait (digital zoom would be unavailable in this mode).

In order to set the Scene Mode…
1. Enter scene mode: MODE in shooting mode --> SCENE (use the multi selector) --> OK.
2. Enter scene menu: MENU --> choose desired scene --> OK.
3. Frame the subject & shoot.

DON'T MOVE!! Nikon USA: "Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes."
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How do you turn the flash on

Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions permit the use of flash.
The camera has 3 flash modes: Off, Auto , and Always On. You can take an image using
a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. The flash's effective range is
35.4” ~ 59.1”(0.9m~1.5m) (in Normal mode).
The flash is disabled if the camera is set to Macro mode.
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Toggle until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD display.
3. Compose your scene and press the SHUTTER button
to capture your image.

Flash button is the one like an arrow pointing downwards. (not a straight arrow) Usually located beside Disp, OK, Menu.
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Flash wont work, settings are on for flash, and the multiburst is switched off.

Please note that:

1. You can not use the Flash when the Camera is set to Burst or Multi Burst mode.

2. You can not use the Flash when the ISO or Twilight mode is selected in the Scene Selection.

3. You can not use the Flash when mode dial is set to Movie.

4. Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the flash is turned ON.

Please set the Landscape mode or Snow mode or Beach mode in the Scene Selection and check if the flash is working.

5. Try initializing the Camera and check if it works normally.

NOTE: Initializing the Camera will reset the settings of the Camera to the factory settings including date and time. It will not delete any data saved in the Camera.

6. Please press the Menu button on the Camera. Then, select the SETUP menu and select the SETUP 1 option of the Camera. Then, select the Initialize option to OK.

7. Try to power reset the Camera and check if it helps to resolve the issue. I suggest that you reset the Camera by removing the battery from the Camera and inserting it after 1 minute.

8. If the issue still persists then the Camera requires service.


Good Luck!!!!!!!
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Flash is not working

1. You can not use the Flash when the Camera is set to Burst or Multi Burst mode.

2. You can not use the Flash when the ISO or Twilight mode is selected in the Scene Selection.

3. You can not use the Flash when mode dial is set to Movie.

Please set the Landscpe mode or Snow mode or Beach mode in the Scene Selection and check if the flash is working.

4. Try initializing the Camera and check if it works normally.

NOTE: Initializing the Camera will reset the settings of the Camera to the factory settings including date and time. It will not delete any data saved in the Camera.

5. Please touch the HOME and select the SETTINGS menu in the Camera. Now, please select the MAIN settings menu. Please select the INITIALIZE option under the MAIN Settings 1 menu.

6. Try to power reset the Camera and check if it helps to resolve the issue. I suggest that you reset the Camera by removing the battery from the Camera and inserting it after 1 minute.

7. If the issue still persists then the Camera requires service.



Good Luck!!!!!!!


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How do I turn off the date option?

Go to the Capture Menu. In the Capture menu, you can determine the conditions you would like to choose such as Size, Quality, Scene, EV, White Balance, ISO, Color, Saturation, Sharpness and Date Imprint. Press the MENU button and then scroll through the options. Choose "Date Imprint" option and then change it to OFF so that the Date will not be showed on the captured image. If you want the manual just download it from this site "http://www.retrevo.com/support/Vivitar-5100-Digital-Cameras-manual/id/200bh832/t/2/". Hope it helps.
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