If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction.
You cannot use the flash when recording movies.
While charging the flash,
flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will
light up.
When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may
appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, shoot away
from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again.
When the monitor is tilted upward more than 90 degrees, it is difficult to operate the
(Flash pop-up) switch. Raise the flash unit before adjusting the monitor angle.
When using flash to shoot pictures of yourself, be careful not to look directly at the light,
because the flash will go off at a close distance. To prevent the flash from hitting the
monitor when you press it back down into the camera body after use, first return the
monitor to its original position.
[41] How to Use
Using shooting functions
Using the flash
Notes on using the flash
When using the flash, note the following points.
You cannot use the flash when recording movies.
While charging the flash, the
indicator flashes. When the charging of the flash is
finished, the indicator lights up.
[42] How to Use
Using shooting functions
Using the flash
Flash Mode
You can set the flash mode.
1. MENU
→
(Camera Settings)
→
[Flash Mode]
→ desired setting.
Menu item details
Flash Off:
The flash does not operate.
Autoflash:
The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.
