How do I disable this wretched, noisy pop up flash? I want the default mode to be off. Every time I turn off the camera, it resets to flash AUTO. I am returning the camera if this stupid flash can't be disabled. How do I disable this wretched, noisy pop up flash? I want the default mode to be off. Every time I turn off the camera, it resets to flash AUTO. I am returning the camera if this stupid flash... » Read More How do I disable this wretched, noisy pop up flash? I want the default mode to be off. Every time I turn off the camera, it resets to flash AUTO. I am returning the camera if this stupid flash can't be disabled. « Show Less
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I have this camera and love it. I rarely use the camera in Auto mode, since I like selecting a "scene" setting instead. Go to scene and just leave your camera on "landscape" setting for most things. You have lots of options to choose in the scene settings and if you turn the flash off, it will never pop up! If you are in a low light setting, choose night landscape, night portrait or the museum setting. Your camera won't need the flash!
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I brought this camera home and was also annoyed about the flash mechanism. What I started doing was, when I needed the flash, I put thumb about 1/2" over the flash so it would not be quite so noisy. It made a difference to me.I love the camera but using just that LCD display in bright sunlight is a turn off. I returned it for the Nikon P600 but I was not getting the same quality as I was with the S9700. Returning the P600 for the S9700, again, or something equivalent with a view finder (which nowadays is hard to buy).All I can really say on the S9700 is, I was simply amazed and blown away with the speed of taking pix, the focus times, HD video (which the P600 lagged at). I brought this camera home and was also annoyed about the flash mechanism. What I started doing was, when I needed the flash, I put thumb about 1/2" over the flash so it would not be quite so noisy. It made a difference to me.I love the camera but using just that LCD display in bright sunlight is a turn off. I returned it for the Nikon P600 but I was not getting the same quality as I was with the S9700. Returning the P600 for the S9700, again, or something equivalent with a view finder (which nowadays is hard to buy).All I can really say on the S9700 is, I was simply... » Read More I brought this camera home and was also annoyed about the flash mechanism. What I started doing was, when I needed the flash, I put thumb about 1/2" over the flash so it would not be quite so noisy. It made a difference to me.I love the camera but using just that LCD display in bright sunlight is a turn off. I returned it for the Nikon P600 but I was not getting the same quality as I was with the S9700. Returning the P600 for the S9700, again, or something equivalent with a view finder (which nowadays is hard to buy).All I can really say on the S9700 is, I was simply amazed and blown away with the speed of taking pix, the focus times, HD video (which the P600 lagged at). « Show Less
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Set the flash "OFF" in P Mode (programed mode) and it will stay until you change it.
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Unfortunately that is simply a characteristic of the camera. When you have it set to auto (the green camera symbol on the dial) and turn the camera off when you turn it back on the flash setting will default back to auto. If you use other camera modes on the dial (A, S, P) then your flash setting will remain regardless of whether or not the camera is powered down.
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I have the same problem with the flash. It cannot be disabled in the Auto mode with the current firmware. The only option is to use a mode other than auto. I guess when they say auto they really mean auto. Hopefully Nikon reads these posts and will allow the flash to be disabled when the phone is turned off and on in a firmware update. As on Nov. 27, 2014 there is no firmware update yet.
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In Auto setting the flash will pop up when the subject is dark. Also, at the top of the OK button is the FLASH selector that will let you choose the type of flash you need.
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Hello, Maybe try turning flash off, if you haven't already. There is also a macro mode built in this camera to account for close up shots. Hope this helps. :)
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Yes, the flash will automatically pop up... but you also have the option to spend a quarter of a second to push it back down, which then turns it off. Frankly, this is a better option than not having it pop up automatically and having to lift it up.
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I am not really sure! I had set my settings on automatic and the flash only worked when it was needed. I am sure there must be a way to keep it on, but I really don't have the answer for you. You may be able to download the manuel for it from the sony website. Worth a try.
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I prefer the flash being integrated with the camera, not a mechanical popup. Maybe in future models, they will improve it.
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Yes, you can turn the flash off. It also has different settings for the type of flash you might want.
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Hi there Angela I recently bought this camera after doing a lot of research. One of the only things that people would sometimes say was bad about the camera was that under certain conditions, the pictures came out in a condition like the one you described. There are a few things that you can do to help get rid of this "noise": 1. Choose a lower ISO setting. This setting changes the sensitivity to the light. You cannot change this value in the "Simple" mode, but in PASM and scene you can. The lower the ISO level, the more likely you might need to use flash, so open the flash and turn it to Auto (the default setting) when you use a lower ISO in poor to moderate lighting. 2. Change the internal Noise Reduction to High. You can access this setting in the PASM or Scene modes only as well. Changing this may make the picture a little less detailed, but probably only noticeable in something bigger than a 4 x 6. Access this setting by hitting the "Set" button, and then go down the menu to the third page, to a setting called Pict. Adj. and hit the right arrow. Noise reduction is the last choice. 3. If at all possible, take photos in good lighting. This will limit the use for internal brightening and adjusting, which will keep the natural colors and less noise in the picture. Hope this helps!
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Better that you have to pop it up manually. That way you control the flash - it does not control you. How hard is it to push the little flash button.If that level of complexity is too difficult for you, this camera is not for you.
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Ya It does that, Camera doesn't detect this flash properly, It's uses setting as if your using the camera without flash, I use it only in manual mode or slave, If you use it in shutter control mode, I will try to increase the iso and Open the apature, So Just use manual mode only.
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I've been using the camera for about 3 months or so and was hesitant about using the auto focus/auto exposure because my last Canon video camera not only made noise, but it continuously unfocused and refocused throughout recording. I switched to all auto mode just to "see" how bad it was and haven't gone back since. I use Premiere Pro editing software and the audio is clean (we run a small soundboard and there's a tiny bit of hiss from there that the denoiser filter removes completely). But we hear no camera noises at all.
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you can make it flash or or be constant , you just have to click over and over again until you have what you want ... one click turn on , another will turn it off , clicking again will turn it on on another mode ...
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Thank You!!! Richard and Tony, you took the words right out my mouth :) I never use "Auto" mode as the flash mode defaults at too high of an ISO. If you use "P" (program) mode you can adjust the ISO anywhere you want (64-6400) Unless your planning to print most of your pics bigger than 11x14, the noise levels aren't that bad. This camera is taking a bad rap in some forums by people who don;t even own the camera. Know about the $50.00 rebate? I have the form if you want one. write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net and I'll send to anyone who wants it (US only) This camera is the best bargain I've ever seen Thank You!!! Richard and Tony, you took the words right out my mouth :) I never use "Auto" mode as the flash mode defaults at too high of an ISO. If you use "P" (program) mode you can adjust the ISO anywhere you want (64-6400) Unless your planning to print most of your pics bigger than 11x14, the noise levels aren't that bad. This camera is taking a bad rap in some forums by people who don;t even own the camera. Know about the $50.00 rebate? I have the form if you want one. write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net and I'll send to anyone who wants it (US only) This camera... » Read More Thank You!!! Richard and Tony, you took the words right out my mouth :) I never use "Auto" mode as the flash mode defaults at too high of an ISO. If you use "P" (program) mode you can adjust the ISO anywhere you want (64-6400) Unless your planning to print most of your pics bigger than 11x14, the noise levels aren't that bad. This camera is taking a bad rap in some forums by people who don;t even own the camera. Know about the $50.00 rebate? I have the form if you want one. write me at barryndallas@earthlink.net and I'll send to anyone who wants it (US only) This camera is the best bargain I've ever seen « Show Less
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Even on asian version you can turn off shutter sound. Just search internet how to enable shutter sound menu.
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It pops up when you push the button to take a picture if the flash setting requires a flash. Once up, it stays up until manually pressed down.
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Do you mean can you turn off the shutter sound? If so then yes. And I believe that you can even change between shutter sounds. I still like to hear the good old fashioned shutter noise of the days gone by cameras.
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Bad news about the flash - I just checked out the User Guide for the SX210IS on Canon's website and it mentions that the flash will automatically pop up when you power on the camera in any mode :(Check out page #24 here:http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/4/0300003224/01/PSSX210IS_CUG_EN.pdf