The Built-In Flash Strobes Even When There Is Sufficient Lighting

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Cause

The flash on your camera automatically strobes even if there is enough light in the following situations:

• When the flash setting is set to ON
• When the flash setting is set to AUTO and there is a bright light source behind the subject

Solution

If you don't want to use the flash, set the flash setting to OFF. Depending on your camera, there may be a flash button with an icon that looks like a lightning bolt, that you can press to change the flash setting. For other cameras, you can change the flash settings through the camera's menu or through the control dial.

Note: For model-specific information about how to change the flash settings, refer to your camera's manual.

Related Info

• The power will not turn on.
• The built-in flash does not function.