Flash not Automatic? I thought I had finally made up my mind on the Panasonic Lumix Z8, until I read that it does NOT have an automatic flash?
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What this means is that the flash does not pop up automatically if you are shooting in a low light situation. It does NOT mean that the flash will not go off when needed, as long as you have opened it up. As the "ksuwildkat" review notes, this gives you the option of shooting without flash in some low light situations where you may not want it, as opposed to having to go into a flash menu and manually turn it off. If you are shooting in low light where it is possible the flash would make a difference in getting your shot, all you have to do is open it up first and then it will fire if needed. Even some pictures shot in daylight will benefit from fill flash, so it is unlikely you will regret having it on, no matter what the lighting. If you want a no-flash look, you can leave it closed.
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I have a Canon T2i and in a boat similar to some of the others in that cost is an issue and so is the fact that I am technically challenged, not understated, and would like something that pretty much takes care of itself when the camera is in auto mode, which is most of the time. Can anyone recommend a flash to consider? Thanks.
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The flash only works if there is not enough light - automatic. However, there is a menu in the camera, and I see Lamp Setting which is on when you get the camera, but you can turn it off.
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By default the flash is automatic. It might be helpful, as the others say, to go to the 'thunder' sign on the Function's Circle on the back of the camera to set it and turn it on. If the flash doesn't work turned on, then it is a manufacturing problem and you should contact the seller and/or Cannon.
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The FZ8 can also allow you to shoot in Manual Mode...IMHO only 2 big differences between both of them 1.18X Optical Zoom 2.Poor image quality than FZ8.The reason is the Image sensor is nearly the same as in FZ8 but in FZ18 it has the responsibility of capturing 18X zoom images instead of 12X. 3.For above features and some more the price difference between both is nearly $100.00. The Lumix FZ50 too is based on 12X lens core but it atleast has a DSLR like look and feel and it has the real Manual mode. The manual mode in FZ8 and FZ18 is a still controlled by the motor which pushes the lens forward or backward. In FZ50 there is a DSLR like "ring" option which you can use in Movie Mode for true zooming while shooting. If you really wanna advanced camera in the Panasonic Lumix family then FZ50 or even the out of production FZ30 is a great and worthy upgrade. Last week I bought a Lumix FZ8 after researching the net for 1 month.Panasonic has fundamentally erred in introducing a new featureless model in FZ18.
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I set the flash on manual mode. Is that what you are asking, if not please clarify question.
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i'm not all that good with technology either and am somebody's elderly mother, so it may be relevant that i find it easy to use. not as easy to use as my former camera, but i bought this one because it had image stabilization which was important to me. that said, i mostly just put it on automatic. i know how to turn the flash off and on, but the rest of its many capabilities are largely a mystery to me. e.g., there is a button that says 'movie'. i imagine that makes some kind of movie but i'm unlikely to ever explore its mysteries...
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To use the flash, you have to manually lift it up from the top of the camera. It does work quite well though.
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It does, it's a pop-up flash on the top left. It can only be activated manually, a great feature so you don't have to worry about messing with flash options in the camera menu.
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In program mode if you turn the flash off it stays off! In auto normal mode if it is dark & you go to take a picture & the flash doesn't pop up, there is a malfunction!
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The camera, left on automatic will satisfy you just fine. When the picture needs a flash, it automatically pops up.I do not consider myself an expert and I love my new camera. Have fun
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when the camera button is pressed, the flashis activated and the picture will be recorded. use the built in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places it does have auto flash setting, on flash, and off flash in settings This is a great camera for the price, it's been in all types of water, in the Bahamas, Florida, pool in the back yard. Takes really good sharp movies, and still photos. I love it.
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I have a NX100, and it doesn't include flash. However, I've used three different types of flash units on it, Bower, TTL and Autos, and everything works really well. In low light situations, you can go down to as low as 1/5 shutter speed with ambient light, and it still looks great. The flash unit itself is very affordable.
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Any photos developed yet? My one concern is low light photographs...Just wondering about quality and ease of use. How easy are the automatic features to use?
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Yes, it has a flash, but I hardly ever use it, as the auto settings are good.
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Yes, the camera has a built-in automatic flash. It opens up when needed and you can also decide when you use it.
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I just sold a Canon SX210 and purchased the Panasonic ZS8. I wasn't happy with the Canon at all. The pictures came out good, but I found the controls awkward and poorly placed. Flash in upper left corner where you hold camera. It automatically pops up when you turn camera on. Can be pushed down. I like the Panasonic ZS8 much, much better.