Taking Pictures By Using The Flash - Panasonic DMC-G85KBODY Operating Instructions Manual

6. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Taking pictures by using the flash

Applicable modes:
Open/Close the built-in flash
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Taking a picture using the flash becomes possible by opening the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
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Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera.
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Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in use.
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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed.
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Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.
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Be careful not to catch a finger when closing the flash bulb.
In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
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When recording motion pictures
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When recording in Burst Mode (only when [Burst Rate] is set to [SH])
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When recording 4K photos
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When recording with the Post Focus function
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When using the electronic shutter
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When [HDR] is set to [ON]
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When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
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When an image effect in [Filter Effect] of [Filter Settings] is set
Using the flash skilfully
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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.
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