Solution
The built in flash fires brief burst of flashes and a noise is audible before shooting
Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway, the built-in flash may fire a brief burst of flashes. It illuminates the subject to enable easier autofocusing. Additionally, a noise may be audible when the AF-assist beam fires. This is not a malfunction.
Disabling the AF-assist beam
The procedure for disabling the AF-assist beam when the camera is set to one of the Creative Zone modes is explained below.
IMPORTANT
The position and shape of the operation buttons may differ depending on the model you use.
1. Set the camera’s power switch to [ON].
2. Set the Mode Dial to Creative Zone mode.
3. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.
4. Press the [
], [
] keys to select the [
] tab.
5. Press the [
], [
] keys to select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press [
].
5. Press the [
], [
] keys to select [4], then press [
].
6. Press the [
], [
] keys to select [1: Disable], then press [
].
NOTE
- The AF-assist beam cannot be emitted with AI Servo AF operation.
- The effective range of the AF-assist beam emitted by the built-in flash is approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet.
