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Originally Posted by doto
I used auto iso and auto flash without eye reduction. the pictures are over exposed where the focus is and under exposed in other parts of the picture. metering is default. What should I change?
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I had this exact problem, with the same camera. I got a neutral density filter for Christmas and voila, problem solved. You should definitely invest in one. All my filters are Hoya, but my friend who works in a camera shop recommends Tiffen.
Now, don't use the flash. You're not going to need it under normal room lighting conditions. Attach your ND filter to that adapter that came with your camera. The FZ8 can do exposures up to 8 seconds, so try that. If it's too bright, speed up your shutter. If it's too dark, you may also want to invest in a gentler filter.
The ND filters come in 2X, 4X, and 8X, and the higher the number, the more light it filters out. Mine is a 4, and it seems to work well (i.e., doesn't under or overexpose shots), but I suspect soon I'll also have to add in an 8X.
Edit: Oh, yeah, almost forgot: The filters you want are 52mm; that's the size that fits your adapter. I got mine
here.