Want to use only in auto mode. Does the flash go off automatically when camera decides that it is needed? I assume that it is not a pop-up flash.
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Flash can be set to automatic (based on lighting) or you can turn it off/on manually.
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put in program right side of menu push for flash and set for auto or all the time
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Yes. You go to Menu&gt;Camera settings&gt;2&gt;Flash mode. Select "fill flash" from the menu and the flash will go off, regardless of the light levels. Naturally, the flash needs to be opened/up for this to work.
369496
No, the camera lets you know if flash is needed, but you have to pop up the flash manually. It's a great camera.
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I don't use the flash much but I do think that you don't use the flash with "Auto" for best results but you can program it with one of the USER settings
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I am not really sure! I had set my settings on automatic and the flash only worked when it was needed. I am sure there must be a way to keep it on, but I really don't have the answer for you. You may be able to download the manuel for it from the sony website. Worth a try.
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Bad news about the flash - I just checked out the User Guide for the SX210IS on Canon's website and it mentions that the flash will automatically pop up when you power on the camera in any mode :(Check out page #24 here:http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/4/0300003224/01/PSSX210IS_CUG_EN.pdf
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There are "no flash" modes available. By default the P/AV/TV/M modes don't bring up the flash. In the scene modes there should be a "no flash" mode and I also believe auto-flash is disable is sport and landscape modes. When it comes to a "silent shutter" you can disable the annoying BEEP that many digital cameras have but you'll still hear the actual shutter go off. I know the Canon 60D has "silent shutter" modes that actually reduces the noise produced by the shutter but I don't believe it filters down to this level. I can't say I own this camera but I own the ones on either side of it (T3 and 60D) before the T4i came out. There are "no flash" modes available. By default the P/AV/TV/M modes don't bring up the flash. In the scene modes there should be a "no flash" mode and I also believe auto-flash is disable is sport and landscape modes. When it comes to a "silent shutter" you can disable the annoying BEEP that many digital cameras have but you'll still hear the actual shutter go off. I know the Canon 60D has "silent shutter" modes that actually reduces the noise produced by the shutter but I don't believe it filters down to this level. I can't say I own this camera but... » Read More There are "no flash" modes available. By default the P/AV/TV/M modes don't bring up the flash. In the scene modes there should be a "no flash" mode and I also believe auto-flash is disable is sport and landscape modes. When it comes to a "silent shutter" you can disable the annoying BEEP that many digital cameras have but you'll still hear the actual shutter go off. I know the Canon 60D has "silent shutter" modes that actually reduces the noise produced by the shutter but I don't believe it filters down to this level. I can't say I own this camera but I own the ones on either side of it (T3 and 60D) before the T4i came out. « Show Less
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Yes, you can turn the flash off. It also has different settings for the type of flash you might want.
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No the flash does not automatically pop up when needed. An icon telling you to use the flash does appear in the view finder/screen but have to manually release the flash with a button to the left of the flash. Some people will take pictures even though the camera tells them to use the flash which sometimes works okay and sometime not. I hope this helps.
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It does have an automatic flash. You can also turn the flash off. The flash extends out of the top of the camera body when needed. You do need to be a little careful when pushing it back in. The flash extends on a little platform that can be damaged if you are too rough.
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First, you have to press the flash release button to open the flash(refer to the manual for location{ looking at the back of the camera, it's to the left of the flash cover, on the top of the camera} ). You also have to set the flash mode; always, automatic,etc.Several times I've been frustrated only to find out that the flash wasn't open and ready.Good luck.
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The pictures always are taken, sometimes it takes a few seconds to focus it. I have not used the timer function yet but the flash always works when its needed, and if it doesnt go off when you want it to you can force it on by changing the mode to backlighting and it will always go off.
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Yes, all you have to do is press the lever by the lens and the Flash pops up--That enables the flash--Then select the forced flash and all yourpictures will have a flash fill. If you never pop the flash up or out--the Flash option can't be selected. That kind of drove me a little crazy for a bit---until I figured that you need to pop the flash first and then the Flash options will be available.
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I just ordered this camera so I haven't tried it yet but I have other Canon's and this is how it is done: look at the back of the camera. There is the larger round circle on the right. On the right of the circle there is what looks like a lightning bolt. Press that and it should turn off the flash. Press it again to turn it back on. Hope that helps. UPDATE***** I received my camera so here is an update. In order to turn the flash off the camera has to be set to "program" rather than "auto". Looking at the back of the camera there is a button at the top right. When you have it pushed up where it says "auto" the camera will determine if the flash is needed. If you push it down to the little camera icon it goes to "program" and allows you to set the flash on or off. So to turn off the flash push the top right button down to the little camera icon. Then press the right side of the round circle where the lightning bolt is. At the top of the LCD screen it shows the flash options. Push the right of the circle until the flash off option is highlighted and then press the "func. set" button (in the center of the circle button). Hope that's not too confusing.
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That depends on several things. You can purchase a remote, or a cable to use the flash off the camera, or if you're feeling especially creative and the lighting conditions are right for a long exposure, you can manually actuate the flash off camera. In short yes, but it may depend on the way you intend to use it
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I have this camera and love it. I rarely use the camera in Auto mode, since I like selecting a "scene" setting instead. Go to scene and just leave your camera on "landscape" setting for most things. You have lots of options to choose in the scene settings and if you turn the flash off, it will never pop up! If you are in a low light setting, choose night landscape, night portrait or the museum setting. Your camera won't need the flash!
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In Auto mode the Elph will do a fill flash when software determines it's needed. There are manual modes, but I haven't explored them because the software pretty much does all the composition work.