agreed. Something else is wrong.
I have ZERO flash issues with the redesigned commuter case. Not to mention the oval cutout design is the predominant design for almost all new iPhone cases.
It's 100% fine without the case on, flash issues with the case on. The case isn't complex; I have it on correctly. It just is what it is. I have the Speck Candyshell as well which creates no flash issues at all.