@michellenjuan wrote:
Sometimes my pictures come out too dark in indoor settings and the built in flash does not provide even lighting. Perhaps, I just need to spend more time learning how to use my camera;( I thought an external flash would be an easy fix.
The built-in flash is quite weak, probably to preserve battery life. It is not very effective at being the primary light source for subject beyond 5-10 feet, depending upon remaining battery charge. It is most useful as a fill flash, which does not mean that it is good at the task.
The best mode to learn how to use the camera is probably P mode. Once you learn how DSLs work, you can operate just about any DSLR.
Note, learning how to use the camera is not the same as learning about photography. I like to compare it getting a **bleep**. First, you must learn the rules of the road, how to read a map, what street signs mean, etc. Second, you must learn how to operate a motor vehicle. The two learning curves are joined at the hip and inseparable, which is why many people conflate the two, and some never realize or recognize the differences.
Being a competent photographer is no different. You must learn the basics of photography, and you must learn the basics of how cameras work. As noted, P mode is the best mode to learn about the camera.
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