OP here: Funny enough, I turned it to scene auto the other day, flash popped up, and it worked! I have used the no-flash setting ever since this issue started, about 2 years now, and I would test it every now and then. Haven't tried it again, but may...
I am having a dark image problem as well, but have noticed that in automatic modes the shutter speed and aperture are not changing with each photo. They are all being taken at, for example, 60/3.5. No matter the lighting, distance, or subject. I have...
