Solution
When setting [Flash] to [Auto], [Flash] is not activated if the surroundings are light. However, when shooting with the subject backlit, [Flash] is sometimes used not to make the subject dark. This section describes the setting to shoot the shots with constant flash.
IMPORTANT
- In some shooting modes, you cannot set the [Flash] to the On setting to make it fire every time you shoot.
- The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] (
).
- The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the <Flash> (
) button.
3. The following screen will appear on the LCD monitor.
Press the <
><
> keys to choose [Flash On] (
).
Make sure [On] is selected.
4. If the following icon is displayed on the monitor, the setting process is complete.
In the following shooting modes, you cannot set the [Flash] to the On setting to make it fire every time you shoot.
| Model | Shooting Modes that cannot be Set |
|---|
PowerShot SX280 HS
PowerShot SX270 HS |  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  |
