Does the flash automatically activate when needed, or do you need manually to press a button or switch to pop up the flash?
940170
So far (with all the settings I've tried), there is no auto-flash. You must press a button. Good: doesn't distract players on the field. Bad: camera reverts to ISO 800 which can be grainy.
1632435
Yes it does. The flash setup can be found in the camera menu. The camera has an auto mode which automatically pops the flash when required.
1854537
By default the flash is automatic. It might be helpful, as the others say, to go to the 'thunder' sign on the Function's Circle on the back of the camera to set it and turn it on. If the flash doesn't work turned on, then it is a manufacturing problem and you should contact the seller and/or Cannon.
1221190
I read of others having this problem and there is a flash button. However, it only seems to give the option of using the flash in lighting that may not read on auto flash.
1935656
does it have a built-in flash and is their a quick-release button for the flash or do you need to flip it up manually?
1025184
Yes if the flash setting is on , you can select no flash on the dial and it wont pop up when you turn it on
239014
Yes. Pressing a button will pop up the flash and enable it for pictures. To disable, physically close the flash. In any camera mode, including full auto mode, there are settings to have the flash always on, or auto.
235010
I had the same problem trying to use the camera in auto mode. It popped up, i think every time i turned the camera on in the auto mode, but it wouldn't fire, even in a completely dark room. Yes, the flash was set to auto. It seemed to work fine in other modes. Every camera i've run across fires the flash automatically when used in auto so i figured there was something wrong with the one i recieved.
2242109
You have to open the flash dock manually ... its not automatic !!! But the flash works only if necessary.
690295
No. There is a small button next to the flash. Push this button when you want to use the flash.
369495
No the flash does not automatically pop up when needed. An icon telling you to use the flash does appear in the view finder/screen but have to manually release the flash with a button to the left of the flash. Some people will take pictures even though the camera tells them to use the flash which sometimes works okay and sometime not. I hope this helps.
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.
1804482
No you have to manually lift it up. I will not flash unless it in the up position.
1025185
No. Sorry my first answer it's incorrect since I never use iAuto I didn't know that the flash pop up automatically in iAuto mode, otherwise it's only manual.
2151614
It has a built in flash, but you do have to manually open the flash when you want to use it.
235397
No that should not be the case. i have seen few times it took longer than normal. it is typically 3 to 5 sec of hold on that button and it will turn on the flash light
1273311
Flash can be set to automatic (based on lighting) or you can turn it off/on manually.