Cyber-shot User Guide
Print
Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Flash Mode

## Flash Mode

You can also change [Flash Mode] using MENU.

1. Press (Flash Mode) on the control wheel.

- When another function is assigned to the control wheel, press the MENU button 2 [Flash Mode].

1. Select the desired mode with the control wheel.

| (Flash Off) | Flash does not operate.
| (Autoflash) | Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is a backlight.
| (Fill-flash) | Flash always operates.
| (Slow Sync.) | Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot background that is out of flash light.
| (Rear Sync.) | Flash operates before exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Rear Sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject, such as a moving car or a walking person.

When “White circular spots” appear in flash photos
These spots are caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.
How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?

- Light the room and shoot the subject without flash.

- Select (Anti Motion Blur) or (High Sensitivity) mode in [Scene Selection]. ([Flash Off] is automatically selected.)

Notes

- The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.

- While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up.

- When using the flash, the flash pops up automatically. Do not cover the flash with your fingers. If not using the flash, press it down manually.

- You cannot use the flash when [Drive Mode] is set to [Self-timer(Cont)] or [Bracket: Cont.].

- When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, shoot away from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again.

Related Topic
Functions not available for each shooting mode
Back to top