Shooting Tips

Tips

Here are some ways to take better QuickSnap™ photos.

QuickSnap shooting tips
Flash

How do I keep my photos from coming out too dark?

Keep the flash on unless it is nice and sunny outside. Even in bright-looking places, flash can help fill shadows and brighten the scene. Flash range is about 3m.

When should I use the flash?

  • Inside buildings
  • Cloudy weather
  • Backlight
  • Night time
  • In the shade
QuickSnap flash switch and ready light guide
01

Flip the switch on the front of the camera up to turn the flash on.

02

The red light on top of the camera lights when the flash is ready.

Flash on/off comparison

Indoors

Flash: On Indoors with flash on

Bright faces and indoor detail.

Flash: Off Indoors with flash off

Subjects can fall into shadow.

In the shade

Flash: On In the shade with flash on

Cleaner color and clearer subjects.

Flash: Off In the shade with flash off

The frame can look flat or dark.

Night time

Flash: On Night time with flash on

Best for subjects within range.

Flash: Off Night time with flash off

Background and faces may disappear.

Focus

How do I adjust the focus?

The focus is fixed on the camera, so as long as you stand at least 1m away from your subject, the subject should be in focus.

Focus distance example at 0.3m 0.3m

Too close

The fixed-focus lens cannot focus sharply this close.

Focus distance example at 1m 1m

Best start

Stand at least 1m away for clear subject detail.

Focus distance example at 3m 3m

Flash range

The flash works best from about 1m to 3m.

Focus distance example at 5m 5m

Too far for flash

Distant subjects may become dark at night or indoors.

TIPS

Ready to try these tips?

Pick up a QuickSnap, keep your subject in range, and use flash whenever the light is uncertain.