Flash Mode; Flash Off; Slow Sync - Sony ILCE-7 How To Use Manual

You cannot use the flash when recording movies.
While charging the flash,
up.
Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with
reverse polarity.
The corners of a recorded image may be shaded, depending on the lens.
[35] Using shooting functions > Using the flash

Flash Mode

You can set the flash mode.
1. MENU →
Menu item details

Flash Off:

Flash does not operate.
Autoflash:
Fires in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.
Fill-flash (default setting):
Fires every time you trigger the shutter.

Slow Sync.:

Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of
both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed.
Rear Sync.:
Fires right before the 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.
Wireless:
When using a wireless flash, the shading effect provides a more 3D appearance to a subject
than when using an attached flash. This mode is effective when you attach a remote control-
compatible external flash (sold separately) to the product, and shoot with a wireless flash (sold
separately), placed away from the product.
Note
The default setting depends on the shooting mode.
flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light
(Camera Settings) → [Flash Mode] → desired setting.