[andygoody]

While taking photo with flash, the photos of my Canon 350D always over exposed. Any solutions, please

[Obi-Wan]

Please specify the following:
1. are u using internal flash,
2. external flash (model no. please),
3. lens,
4. manual flash or auto mode
5. distance between object & lens,
6. object in front of a dark background, e.g. total darkness at night outdoor

If u specify more details, the problem can be solved

[andygoody]

The details are as following:

1) I am using the internal flash;
3) the lens come with the kit, i.e. 18-55mm;
4) auto mode (the P mode also has the same over exposure problem);
5) About 6-8 feet;
6) I took the picture in a mall (indoor, not very bright) and the flash pop up automatically; I tried at home and using the automatic mode and the P mode, it is the same.

Thanks for your expert advice.

[Obi-Wan]

that's simple to solve, as the flash cannot cover the mall, so it try to output as much as flash light as possible, so your object get overexplosed.

The solution: correct explosure on object

use any of P, A, S mode THEN Menu, 2nd menu, 2nd line "Flash exp. comp", highlight it, set to left -1 or -2

ISO set to 100

manually pop up the flash

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Another solution, correct explosure on object AND the background
use M mode, use 1/30 sec, F4.0 / 5.6 manually pop up flash, then take photo, the flash should be able to cover up to 3 to 4 m

ISO set to 100 or 200

[andygoody]

Thanks very much!

What should I do if I use the all automaric mode?

[Obi-Wan]

if u use all automatic mode, the flash explosure will be ok if your background is at nearly the same as your object, e.g. a lady right in front of a wall
OR your flash explosure will be over explosed if your background is far from your object, e.g. a lady at the street at night

[andygoody]

Thank you very much!