The built-in flash automatically fires even without being previously set (EOS 7D Mark II)

Last Updated : 14-Apr-2016
Issue Number : 8202194500

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.

To prevent the built-in flash from firing automatically, press the [

] 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.

3. Use [

] to select [

] (Auto flash), or [

] (Flash on).

4. Turn the [

] or [

] dial to select [

] (Flash off).

The example image below shows the procedure when performed using the [

] 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).