Interesting one while I dont own this camera get the same effect with my own Digital a Minolta7HI more like 2.5- 3 stops.. !! Love to know the solution but had thought it was due to the rather small flash compared to my Film camera.. And have not tried a dedicated flash as the price is prohibitive at present..

Danny O'Byrne  http://www.digitalartzone.co.uk/

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