Canon PowerShot G9 User Manual page 217

Subject is too far away for
flash to reach.
Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image
flashes white.
Subject is too close,
making the flash too
strong.
The subject is
overexposed because the
surroundings are too dark.
Too much light is shining
directly into the camera, or
is being reflected off the
subject.
Flash is set to
on).
Image contains noise.
ISO speed is too high.
Shoot within correct flash range of the
subject when using the built-in flash
(p. 253).
Raise the ISO speed and then shoot
(p. 84).
Shoot within correct flash range of the
subject when using the built-in flash
(p. 253).
Set the safety FE to [On] (p. 152).
Set the exposure compensation to a
negative (–) setting (p. 135).
Use the AE lock or spot metering
function (pp. 128, 136).
Set [ND Filter] to [On] (p. 132).
Change the shooting angle.
(Flash Set the flash to
Higher ISO speeds and
Auto) setting may increase image
noise. For higher image quality, use
as low an ISO speed as possible
(p. 84).
In
and
ISO speed increases and noise can
appear.
Troubleshooting
(Flash off) (p. 74).
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modes in the
215
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mode, the