Black Shadow on center bottom of photos when using built in flash

edited July 2012 Posted in » Canon 60D Forum
I have this recurring issue when I am using my built in flash I get a black shadow on the bottom center of the image. Almost look as though a finger was in the way of the shot, but that's not the case. Any idea what I am doing wrong?

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  • edited July 2012
    If you had a lens hood on it could it be seeing a petal of the lens hood.
    You would see it through the view finder if that's the problem.
    Fit the hood 90 degrees around and that should cure the problem.
  • edited July 2012
    Yeah, your issue sounds easy enough to point out.

    Your flash isn't high enough off of your camera to clear your lens/hood length and your subject is too close.

    You can solve this by using an external flash set up, like a 430 EX II (many other choices/set-ups), using a shorter zoom lens/hood or simply by backing up.
  • edited July 2012
    Thanks for the feedback. I did some research and concur that the built in flash is not high enough and the lens/hood is too big. I'm going to buy a new flash. Needed one anyway.
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