My particular camera has this problem but it is not bad enough to be a problem in normal use. Research shows this to be problem that shows up now and then but that can be treated with a service/clean of the wheel workings if it is very bad. The selector or up/down wheel on top is the camera can become a bit erratic sometimes on selecting a setting. Overall, this is a clever and well thought out camera. With the flash up, the flash symbol with show in the viewfinder if it is going to fire. In P mode the flash will only fire if the auto exposure requires it. There is an As mode which allows slow sync with the shutter to fully espose backgrounds with flash for the near camera subject. The fill flash works in A (Aperture Priority) mode at any aperture with a slowest shutter speed of 1/45. The lens zoom range is very useful giving a significant enough change from wide angle to between normal and short tele. It's medium format 6x4.5 so all the benefits of the larger negative within a convenient body. This is a fantastic camera to use for travel, particularly when traveling with a non photographer partner. Faster minimum apertures would only add weight and bulk. The zoom lens range and maximum apertures allow the camera to remain compact and lightweight. Once familiar with the workings, it is very intuitive and quick to use. It can been used as a point and shoot or you can take your time and adjust the settings as desired. The camera is a rangefinder so no point comparing it with an SLR or a modular camera.

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