The built-in flash automatically fires even without being previously set
06-Mar-2015
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Solution
In shooting modes ( [ 
], [ 
], [ 
], [ 
], [ 
], [ 
] ) the default setting is [ 
] (Auto flash) and 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.
], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] ) the default setting is [ ] (Auto flash) and 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, change the shooting mode, or press the [ 
] button to change the flash mode to [Flash off].
] button to change the flash mode to [Flash off].For more information on the flash settings that can be made in each shooting mode, please refer to the table below.
IMPORTANT
- The flash cannot be set to [Flash off] in [ ] mode.
- The position and shape of the operation buttons may differ depending on the model you use.
1. Set the camera’s power switch to [ON].
2. Set the camera to [ ], [ ], [ 
], [ ], [ ], or [ ] mode.
], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] mode.3. Press the [ ] button to display the Quick Control screen. (The setting screen for [ ] is shown in the example images below.)
] button to display the Quick Control screen. (The setting screen for [ ] is shown in the example images below.)
4. Press the [ 
], [ 
] keys to select [ ] (Auto flash), or [ 
](Flash on).
], [ ] keys to select [ ] (Auto flash), or [ ](Flash on).
5. Turn the [ 
] dial to select [ 
] (Flash off).
] dial to select [ ] (Flash off).
The possible flash settings for individual shooting modes are shown in the table below.
: Default setting　
User selectable　- : Not selectable| Setting | |  | | | | |  | SCN | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|  |  | |  |  | |||||||||
| Flash mode | : Automatic firing | | - | | | - | | - | | - | - | | - | - |
| : Flash on (Fires at all times) | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | - | | - | |
| : Flash off | | | | | | | | | | | - | | | |
REFERENCE
In the [ ] and [ ] modes, when you press the shutter button halfway under low-light conditions, the built-in flash may be raised automatically and emit the AF-assist beam.
] and [ ] modes, when you press the shutter button halfway under low-light conditions, the built-in flash may be raised automatically and emit the AF-assist beam.