Operating Instruction

Table Of Contents
8. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash
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Forcing the flash off ([Œ])
In situations where pictures cannot be taken with the flash, such as when the flash
(supplied) is turned off or when you are recording a motion picture, [
Œ] (forced flash
off) is displayed on the recording screen and the flash does not fire.
In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
When recording motion pictures
When using the electronic shutter
When [HDR] is set to [ON]
When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
When an image effect in [Filter Select] of [Filter Settings] is set
Using the flash skilfully
When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the subject is too close.
If [Highlight] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink black
and white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case, we recommend that you
adjust [Flash Adjust.] (P210) in the minus direction and record the pictures again.
When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo
may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be
obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.