How does the flash work? I had the DSC-HX9 and the flash popped up automatically. Reviews say that you have to manually raise flash?!?
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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.
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There is a button right behind the flash. You have to push it for the flash to pop-up. This link will show you the flash button. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYOHltiToNk
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your flash might be set for automatic. look on back to where you see a lightning bolt, press it and see how it is set. if all else fails read the manual. ( this would be my first thing to do sit down with a cup of coffee in the am and just read. and register your camera on line.
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Thanks very much for the info., Les. I actually returned my camera when even Panasonic tech support couldn't fix the problem, but I later learned it was not a defective camera. I'll be buying it again in the near future as I think it's a great camera, and I'll be saving your message in an attempt to figure it all out. Also, too bad there's no flash button on the camera and that you have to go to the menu to fiddle with it. That's weird! (and too bad it doesn't pop up automatically, like my Sony) THANKS AGAIN! Jeffroar
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What about low light performance? I took SD900 to Japan for cherry blossom viewing. Flash is definitely a big no no for taking those kinds of pictures at night, so I used Hi-ISO or ISO 3200 all the way. The night cherry blossom pictures turned out to be amazing. Video was fantastic too. I haven't yet read any comment on how SD800 performed in low light situations. Any experience?
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I set the flash on manual mode. Is that what you are asking, if not please clarify question.
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I don't know of any flash issues, I have a white case though and it doesn't really seem to affect the flash? Then again, I don't take too many indoor/night photos so I may not have noticed. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help :(
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I had to push the button by the flash to get it to pop up, then take the picture. It does not POP automatically.If it doesn't work then, I Don't know what the problem is.
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In program mode if you turn the flash off it stays off! In auto normal mode if it is dark & you go to take a picture & the flash doesn't pop up, there is a malfunction!
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I have a t4i. So far I can't get my pop up flash to engage with the lightscoop. Hoping there is some type of setting I can change. But most likely not gonna happen. Bummer...
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I believe the Samsung NX20 has a standard hotshoe, as only Sony has the oddball size. In any case, this is a manual flash that does not communicate with the camera (no TTL), so if you only shoot in "AUTO", the camera might set the shutter too high, which causes a partially black photo, and/or overexpose the photo. Thus, you will need to have some clue on how to use manual flashes.
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I have tried to decrease and increase the flash intensity of my H2 and it made a BIG difference. Applying a much lower flash intensity, the images did not appear washed out... just the way i envisioned it.
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Sounds like you may have your camera in program or auto mode. Those modes will automatically pop up the flash in low light situation. Use Aperture or shutter priority or manual. I think thats AV and TV on Canon. Be sure to select a shutter speed below 1/200sec which is your flash sync speed.
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Hello, On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps!
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There is a switch on the back of the camera towards the top, above the display screen, if you switch it the flash will pop up and then it should work since there is a sensor on it, and if it doesn't work right away I noticed that if you pull the switch again (while the flash is up) you can basically toggle the flash on and off while it's in the up position. The flash on this camera is not exposed, it is a pop up, so unless the flash was up to begin with and still wasn't working, you probably just had your flash in the off position. For a better explanation you can take a look in your Nikon Manual, go to the index, and search flash. There should be all you need to know right there. Hope I helped :)
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Good question! Go into the settings and adjust the flash to Auto, check other settings and adjust accordingly this may be a try and adjust type mine came out of the box shooting good pictures of good quality
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No you have to manually lift it up. I will not flash unless it in the up position.
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The flash is located on top of the camera, to the left as the screen faces you. When you set the flash to auto, does the flash pop up? What mode are you using? iauto?
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how did you do this? I read the booklet that comes with the camera, & can't seem to find what page to look in to change the flash intensity. Please tell me where to look to do this. thanks. missjudyb@msn.com I will look for your reply. missjudyb@msn.com