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why does my konica minolta dimage x21 refuse to take flash photos that are in focus? Same with daughters x31!?

These 2 cameras both take good day time shots but every time I use the flash the pic is blurred. Any suggestions? I’ve tried changing the flash options – auto, fill etc but no go

Flash photgraphy requires that the flash and the shutter speed are synchronized. The default speed is usually 1/60 of a second which may seem fast. However if you don’t have a really steady hand and brace yourself and the camera, you can introduce camera shake, which may explain the problem. One way to know if this is the problem is to try some flash shots from a tripod using the timer. If they are fine then you now know the source of the problem.

Some cameras allow for the sync speed to be adjusted. If yours does allow this, then I suggest trying a faster shutter speed. This will help if you are inducing some camera shake becuase the shutter will be open for less time.

Problems with flash photography almost always involve shutter speed. And the camera never lies. It shows up all our shortcomings – the unsteady hand, the cocked horizon, etc.