Sony 3-287-969-15 (1) User Manual

In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, 
and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you 
can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.

• The lens or lens hood may block the light of the flash and a shadow may 

appear on the image. Remove the lens hood.

• Shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater.

Notes
• Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter.
• Do not use the camera while the flash is not fully pulled up.

The flash pops up.
• In AUTO or Scene Selection mode, the 

flash automatically pops up if the 
amount of light is insufficient or the 
subject is backlit. The built-in flash 
does not pop up even if you press the   
button.

 button

 Flashing: The flash is being charged. 

When the indicator flashes, you cannot 
release the shutter.

 Lit: The flash has been charged and is 

ready to fire.
• When you press the shutter button 

halfway down under dark lighting in 
autofocus mode, the flash may be fired 
to help easily focus a subject (AF 
illuminator).

 (Flash charging) 

indicator