Why won’t my pictures display on my camera?

If you connect your camera to a computer or have placed your SD card into a PC card reader and then edited any of your pictures on the PC this can cause them to no longer display on your camera. Always make copies of your pictures and save them on the PC before editing. Only … Read more

Why are my pictures dark even when I use flash?

The flash on most pocket cameras will only operate up to about 2 metres from the subject. Flash is ineffective in large areas. This is not a fault. Try using slow shutter speeds and flash off.

Why is my battery life poor with alkaline batteries?

Digital cameras require a constant high current supply. Alkaline batteries are unable to provide enough power. Manufacturers recommend using rechargeable NiMH batteries rated at 2100mha or higher for best performance from your camera.

Why do I get white circles when using the Flash?

This is a common problem with small cameras caused by ‘airborne dust’ . Dust particles in the air reflect the flash back at the lens causing defocused circles to appear on photos. This is not a camera fault.

Why do people in my photos all have red eyes?

This is a standard problem with small cameras using flash too close to peoples faces. The flash reflects off the subject’s eyes, most cameras have a red eye reduction setting but this will not guarantee red eye free pictures. This is not a camera fault.

Why is the quality of my photos poor?

There are many settings on a digital camera that can be misadjusted. We recommend that you find the option in the settings menu to reset your camera before assuming that it is faulty.