Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Instruction Manual page 157

A picture taken with the flash is too dark.
• If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can
reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the
subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it
(page 86).
• In the following cases, the image may be dark. Remove these accessories,
then shoot.
– An ND filter or a PL filter.
– A diffuser.
– A wide panel for the HVL-F36AM flash.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
• Set the correct date and time (pages 25, 125).
The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the
shutter button halfway down.
• Since the subject is too bright or too dark, it is beyond the available range of
the camera. Adjust the setting again.
The image is whitish (Flare).
Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).
• The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has
entered the lens. Attach a lens hood (sold separately).
The corners of the picture are too dark.
• If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on
the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or
the hood may partially appear in the image. The optical properties of some
lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient
light).
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Activate the red eye reduction function (page 86).
• Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using
the flash (page 86).
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