Originally posted by Kfamr
Take pictures in direct sunlight or with a lot of lights on.

Does your camera have an action setting? If so, use that when taking a picture with no flash.
Also, try to brace yourself in some way so you don't shake around, or even use a tri-pod.
Hrmm honestly I don't know if my camera has an action setting on it or not. heh, you would think I would know. I have a Canon Powershot A300. I don't know where my book is either. Do you think I could find information about it online?

So should I just stay clear of the flash? I don't have a tri-pod. Do you know how much they cost roughly?