Force flash K-5iis
Posted 19/05/2013 - 07:37
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As Michael says, it's in the operating manual. Pages 69-72 and 161-175.
You have to raise the flash manually for it to operate; button on the left of the pentaprism (as you're looking though it).
Don't raise it - no flash. Raise it - flash if required.
You have to raise the flash manually for it to operate; button on the left of the pentaprism (as you're looking though it).
Don't raise it - no flash. Raise it - flash if required.
Posted 19/05/2013 - 10:21
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I don't think you can 'force' the flash to fire in auto mode. It won't fire if not required according to the camera's metering system. It is, after all, auto mode - it's very purpose is to take control away from the user and give it to the camera's firmware. If you want control, don't use auto.
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Posted 19/05/2013 - 15:29
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JohnX wrote:
As Michael says, it's in the operating manual. Pages 69-72 and 161-175.
You have to raise the flash manually for it to operate; button on the left of the pentaprism (as you're looking though it).
Don't raise it - no flash. Raise it - flash if required.
Thanks, tg
As Michael says, it's in the operating manual. Pages 69-72 and 161-175.
You have to raise the flash manually for it to operate; button on the left of the pentaprism (as you're looking though it).
Don't raise it - no flash. Raise it - flash if required.
"It's not what you look at that's important, it's what you see" - Thoreau
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Posted 19/05/2013 - 15:32
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Thanks, I was reading the manual on line before receipt of camera next week and was confused by the seemingly conflicting info. I'll happily flash away.
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