Flash Settings¶
Guide to camera flash usage and modes.
Flash Modes¶
| Mode | Icon | Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Auto | Fires automatically based on lighting | |
| On | Always fires | |
| Off | Never fires |
How to Switch Modes¶
- Tap the Flash icon at the top of the camera screen
- Each tap cycles through modes: Auto → On → Off → Auto
Mode Details¶
Auto Mode ¶
Features:
- Camera automatically detects lighting conditions
- Flash fires when dark, turns off when bright
- Recommended setting for most situations
Suitable for:
- Environments with changing lighting
- Shooting indoors and outdoors alternately
- When settings can't be changed frequently
On Mode ¶
Features:
- Flash always fires regardless of lighting
- Brightens subjects in dark environments
- Serves as fill light to reduce shadows
Suitable for:
- Dark indoor or nighttime
- When subject is dark due to backlight (fill flash)
- When you want to eliminate shadows
Off Mode ¶
Features:
- Flash never fires
- Uses only natural or ambient lighting
- Enables atmospheric photography
Suitable for:
- Reflective surfaces (glass, metal)
- When natural lighting effect is desired
- Locations where flash is prohibited
- When using Night mode
Situation-Based Recommendations¶
| Situation | Recommended Mode |
|---|---|
| General shooting | Auto |
| Dark indoor | On or Night mode |
| Backlight (in front of window) | On (fill flash) |
| Reflective surface shooting | Off |
| Shooting through glass | Off |
| Atmospheric photography | Off |
Flash Photography Tips¶
Preventing Reflections¶
When Shooting Glass/Metal
To prevent flash reflecting as white spots:
- Set flash to Off
- Shoot at an angle to the surface
- Consider using Night mode
Fill Flash¶
In Backlight Situations
When subject appears dark due to backlight:
- Set flash to On
- Flash illuminates the subject
- Both background and subject properly exposed
Red-Eye Effect¶
Red-Eye Effect
A phenomenon where eyes appear red when photographing people.
Prevention methods:
- Have subjects not look directly at camera
- Shoot in bright lighting (pupils constrict)
Flash vs Night Mode¶
| Item | Flash | Night Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Capture time | Instant | 3-5 seconds |
| Lighting feel | Artificial | Natural |
| Background brightness | Dark | Bright |
| Reflection | May occur | None |
| Video | Possible | Not possible |
Cautions¶
Flash Usage Cautions
- Don't shine directly in people's eyes at close range
- Flash use may be restricted in some locations
- Watch for white-out from reflection on reflective surfaces
- Battery consumption increases