The built-in flash automatically fires even without being previously set (EOS 7D Mark II)
14-Apr-2016
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Solution
In the default settings of [ 
] mode, the camera automatically judges the shooting environment to determine whether the built-in flash fires or not. Therefore, the built-in flash may automatically fire in low-light environments even if you do not want to use it.
] mode, the camera automatically judges the shooting environment to determine whether the built-in flash fires or not. Therefore, the built-in flash may automatically fire in low-light environments even if you do not want to use it.To prevent the built-in flash from firing automatically, press the [ 
] button and set the flash to [Flash off] using the procedure explained below.
] button and set the flash to [Flash off] using the procedure explained below.1. Set the camera’s power switch to [ON].
2. Press the [ ] button to display the Quick Control screen.
] button to display the Quick Control screen.
3. Use [ 
] to select [ 
] (Auto flash), or [ 
] (Flash on).
] to select [ ] (Auto flash), or [ ] (Flash on).
4. Turn the [ 
] or [ 
] dial to select [ 
] (Flash off).
] or [ ] dial to select [ ] (Flash off). The example image below shows the procedure when performed using the [ ] dial.
] dial.
NOTE
For more information on the shooting modes in which settings can be made for the built-in flash, please refer to the [Built-in Flash] section of List of functions that can be set in each shooting mode (EOS 7D Mark II).