UNDEREXPOSURE
Caused by incorrect lens opening (too small), shutter speed (too fast), or ISO setting (too high). Under dim or borderline light, use a flash. Be sure subject is not too far away. Also, check your batteries.

OVEREXPOSURE
Results from incorrect shutter speed (too slow), lens opening (too large), or ISO setting (too low). Check your settings. If shooting indoors, be sure flash unit isn't too close to subject.

BLURRED IMAGES
If the picture is sharp but the subject is blurry, the subject moved. Use a faster shutter speed. If the whole picture looks blurry or smeared, you moved the camera. Hold the camera steady. Or use a faster shutter speed or a tripod.

RED-EYE
Red-eye is the result of the flash reflecting off blood vessels in the eye. If possible, move the flash unit to one side of the camera or turn on room lights so the pupils will contract.

OUT OF FOCUS
Be sure the distance between you and your subject is correct for your lens. Check that your focus control is set for the proper distance. If you have an SLR, adjust your visual focus more carefully.

LIGHT STREAKS
To prevent this, load and unload film in shade or subdued light. Be sure film is wound tightly. Check camera back to ensure that it is properly closed. Do not open camera before film is completed and rewound.

VERTICAL BANDING
When yellowish-white lines appear vertically on photos, it could mean that the film was rewound backwards causing it to "crease" in the canister. Follow the arrow on the rewind crank.

OBSTRUCTIONS
A portion of this photograph is missing because a finger, thumb, or camera strap was blocking the lens. Check for obstructions before you shoot a picture.

INDOOR LIGHTING
Incandescent light tends to give photos a yellowish tone. Fluorescent light gives a more greenish tone. Try using a flash for indoor shots or a light balancing filter for fluorescent lights.

BACK-LIGHTING
If you shoot into the light (the light source is behind the subject), the subject will appear silhouetted. Some cameras automatically adjust exposure for the lightest area. Try using a flash or reposition your subject.

TOO CLOSE WITH FLASH
If you take a flash picture too close to the subject, the excessive light will cause the subject to be overexposed. Stand-back a few feet. Flash shots are not good for close-ups.

IMPROPER STORAGE
Film left in the camera too long or exposed to heat or humidity will appear off-color. Store film in a cool, dry place. After shooting, process promptly

OFF-CENTER IMAGE
Be sure to allow enough room around the subject while framing your pictures. If that does not help, your viewfinder may not be accurate. Adjust for it to avoid cropping your subject.

FLASH OUT OF SYNC
When part of your flash picture is properly exposed and part is dark, it usually means your flash timing was not properly synchronized with the shutter. Check your flash setting carefully.
It may need repair.