Issue with IXUS400 flash

[Gidz]

Hi all, just seeking some assistance, recently purchased the IXUS400 and its a fantastic camera, but having some issues with the flash
namely...its too powerful!

I use my camera alot in nightclub/night settings... and when turned on, it simply too bright, either makes people look a little pasty, or makes it look like its day time inside, which basically kills the 'mood lighting'.

now with the flash turned off its a bit dark

i've been experimenting with exposure but finding it a bit confusing...and found the manual didn't really assist me much in this regard.

can the flash be turned down with this model?

can anyone offer any suggestions?

cheers

Gids

[till]

Put exposure compensation to a negative value (tells the camera to make the images darker than standarf), but I don´t know whether it also helps for flash photos.

If the primary subject is less than 1 meter away from you, switch to macro mode (this more probably dims the flash).

If you got the flash weaker and the background gets too dark, use the slow-sync flash mode.