How to? Fuji finepix 602Z

I have just purchased a Fuji finepix 602Z, at this stage it takes very good pictures outside and in auto mode, mostly becuase I am a novice, but I really cannot get any decent pictures indoors with the item lit up with lots of lights. The pictures look brown and dark and really cannot get the detail I need.

All I am using is the auto function indoors and outdoors thats all! I do use the flash indoors but it never go's off.

Could soemone please give me some tips?

Paul
p.stables@fitovers.com

[pit]

If your flash does not go off, you might have set the external flash to on.

For the more obvious, did you pop up the flash ?

Check your external flash option as well.

It should fire if it's dark enough.

Perhaps, you could post some sample images for some of the gurus to help you better.

Hope this helps.

The flash definitely works, as I took some pics in my office with natural light from the windows comming in. The flash went off and the picture was only a little dark.

I will post some pics tomorrow, if I can figure out how to post pics!


Paul

[sabre]

There are two quick ways you can adjust your s602z to make your pictures brighter. One is to adjust the flash compensation up by +n Ev though the menu, which is accessible when in shooting mode. This should make the camera fire a stronger flash.

The other is to change your exposure compensation, also up your Ev by pressing the exposure compensation button (lower right of the shutter button) and turning the command dial (to the right, or Anti-clockwise).

These steps should brighten up your pictures.

[jazzart]

Originally Posted by sabre There are two quick ways you can adjust your s602z to make your pictures brighter. One is to adjust the flash compensation up by +n Ev though the menu, which is accessible when in shooting mode. This should make the camera fire a stronger flash. The other is to change your exposure compensation, also up your Ev by pressing the exposure compensation button (lower right of the shutter button) and turning the command dial (to the right, or Anti-clockwise). These steps should brighten up your pictures.

How do you change the exposure compensation?

[sabre]

Originally Posted by jazzart How do you change the exposure compensation?

Perhaps, I'm not clear enough previously, you need to press and hold your exposure compensation button then turn your command dial to change the EV. You should see the exposure indicator change on your LCD screen. Please refer to page 46 of your manual for diagrams and more detailed description.

Refer here for downloading of the e-manual if you lost your hardcopy.
http://home.fujifilm.com/products/di...02z/index.html

[hori]

Is there TTL flash function if I use SB 28 on S602Z?

[pit]

Originally Posted by hori Is there TTL flash function if I use SB 28 on S602Z?

Nope 602, does not support TTL.

[ghibli]

Originally Posted by paulstab I have just purchased a Fuji finepix 602Z, at this stage it takes very good pictures outside and in auto mode, mostly becuase I am a novice, but I really cannot get any decent pictures indoors with the item lit up with lots of lights. The pictures look brown and dark and really cannot get the detail I need.

Congrats on a good buy! I think you'll have much fun learning to use the manual functions of this camera as you get to know it better.
I find that under certain challenging conditions, eg. dim or very bright conditions, the auto mode or assisted mode (aperture- or shutter speed-assisted) may not result in good pictures, and like you said, may lose some details or result in low or overexposure. This can be overcome by using the manual mode, which need some practice and familiarity with the camera. Have fun!

ps: come to think of it, the problems listed above could perhaps be overcomed by adjusting the spot metering?