Flash - Canon PowerShot SX520 HS User Manual

Flash

Changing the Flash Mode
You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details
on the flash range, see "Flash Range" ( = 135).
1
Lift the flash.
2
Configure the setting.
● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ]
buttons to choose a flash mode, and then
press the [ ] button.
● The option you configured is now
displayed.
●
The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the [ ]
button when the flash is lowered. Lift the flash with your finger in
advance.
●
If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
Fires for each shot.
Still Images Movies
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
For shooting without the flash.
Auto
On
Slow Synchro
●
In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally,
you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other
means to secure the camera ( = 70).
●
In [ ] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main
subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
Off
● If a blinking [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter
button halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions,
mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it
still.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
2
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, and M Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Setting Menu
8
Accessories
9
Appendix
Index
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