Setting the Flash to fire for each shot. (PowerShot SX700 HS)

    18-Feb-2014
    8202048100

    Solution

      When the [Flash] is set to [Auto], the flash does not fire if the surroundings are light. However, when shooting a backlit subject, the flash can be used to prevent the subject’s face from being obscured by shadows.
      The procedure for setting the flash to fire for every shot is explained below.
      IMPORTANT
      • In the following example procedure, the camera's shooting mode has been set to [Program AE] ().

      1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.
      Move the <Flash> () switch to raise the flash.



      2. Press the <Flash> () button.



      3. Press the <><> buttons to choose [On] ().




      4. If the following icon is displayed on the monitor, the setting is complete.


      IMPORTANT
      • The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the <Flash> () button when the flash is lowered. Move the <Flash> () switch to raise the flash, and then configure the setting.
      • <Flash> cannot be set to [On] in the following modes:
      [Hybrid Auto] (), [Auto] (), [Creative Shot] (), [ Sports] (), [High-Speed Burst HQ)] (), [Low Light] (), [Fireworks] (), [Standard Movie] (), [iFrame Movie] (), [Super Slow Motion Movie] ()