does the flash pop up when needed for a shot or does it have to be manually activated?
295045
Releasing the pop up flash is manual. However, you'll will figure out to do it when you are in low light situations because a light on the front illuminates the scene for a second. In real use, you probably wouldn't an automatic pop up because it would get into your way when trying special exposures that you want darkness such as sunsets.
46692
Yes and you can manually override it's automatic decision about using the flash or not.
2097187
Yes it has. It can be activated by first clicking the circle on the top right hand corner of the screen after starting the camera application. Following that you click on the bulb symbol around the circle which appears at the centre of the screen.Once you click the blue photo button after, then the flash will appear on the image.
931064
as far as i'm conserned, it goes only to automatic mode. it decides by itself when to use it. although, it can be switched off. i usualy don't use flash.
519996
There is a small button just below where the flash is housed that you press to pop it out and activate flash, I assume once its up it will continue to use flash as needed until you press it back down. Personally I like this feature since I prefer natural light photography.
690295
No. There is a small button next to the flash. Push this button when you want to use the flash.
1025187
I'm going against the others by saying: not really. If you've set the camera to be in iAuto mode, then the flash module will always pop up as soon as you power up the camera. However, I find that the protruding flash module is annoyingly in the way of how I like to hold small cameras, such as this one, with my left hand. So, I'd push it down. Of course this changes the camera's flash setting to disabled. Thus, even if it's really dark and you would think the camera should being using the flash, well hey, it's been manually disabled, so no flash. You will need to keep this in mind (ie is the flash module is not popped up?) and then click through the settings to re-enable the flash again (pop it up). I'm going against the others by saying: not really. If you've set the camera to be in iAuto mode, then the flash module will always pop up as soon as you power up the camera. However, I find that the protruding flash module is annoyingly in the way of how I like to hold small cameras, such as this one, with my left hand. So, I'd push it down. Of course this changes the camera's flash setting to disabled. Thus, even if it's really dark and you would think the camera should being using the flash, well hey, it's been manually disabled, so no flash. You will need to keep this in mind (ie is the... » Read More I'm going against the others by saying: not really. If you've set the camera to be in iAuto mode, then the flash module will always pop up as soon as you power up the camera. However, I find that the protruding flash module is annoyingly in the way of how I like to hold small cameras, such as this one, with my left hand. So, I'd push it down. Of course this changes the camera's flash setting to disabled. Thus, even if it's really dark and you would think the camera should being using the flash, well hey, it's been manually disabled, so no flash. You will need to keep this in mind (ie is the flash module is not popped up?) and then click through the settings to re-enable the flash again (pop it up). « Show Less
305055
What this means is that the flash does not pop up automatically if you are shooting in a low light situation. It does NOT mean that the flash will not go off when needed, as long as you have opened it up. As the "ksuwildkat" review notes, this gives you the option of shooting without flash in some low light situations where you may not want it, as opposed to having to go into a flash menu and manually turn it off. If you are shooting in low light where it is possible the flash would make a difference in getting your shot, all you have to do is open it up first and then it will fire if needed. Even some pictures shot in daylight will benefit from fill flash, so it is unlikely you will regret having it on, no matter what the lighting. If you want a no-flash look, you can leave it closed.
1864049
The pictures always are taken, sometimes it takes a few seconds to focus it. I have not used the timer function yet but the flash always works when its needed, and if it doesnt go off when you want it to you can force it on by changing the mode to backlighting and it will always go off.
1449922
As far as I know the camera does not need to be in any particular setting for the flash to fire. Make sure you can fire the flash independednt of the camera, that is by pressing the button on one of the triggers manually.
1289748
It pops up when you push the button to take a picture if the flash setting requires a flash. Once up, it stays up until manually pressed down.
209367
I set the flash on manual mode. Is that what you are asking, if not please clarify question.
1289750
In Auto setting the flash will pop up when the subject is dark. Also, at the top of the OK button is the FLASH selector that will let you choose the type of flash you need.
1973414
Yes, it has a pop up flash. Would recommend you also look at a Nikon SB-700 which starts you off on a path to get "off camera" flash.
2234807
Bad news about the flash - I just checked out the User Guide for the SX210IS on Canon's website and it mentions that the flash will automatically pop up when you power on the camera in any mode :(Check out page #24 here:http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/4/0300003224/01/PSSX210IS_CUG_EN.pdf
353026
Yes it does. It has a pop up flash activated by a button on the side of the camera.
1658665
Jose, This camera has a pop-up flash. You press the button and it pops up and stays there till you close it. I have been very happy with this camera. I think they should have put a on-off button but when you manually turn to open the lens the camera turns on. You can preview pictures without opening the lens with one button.