Sony DSLR-A560 Manual

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Using the flash
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.
1
Fn button t   (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting
2
Press the   button.
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
3
After the flash has finished 
charging, shoot the subject.
z Flashing: The flash is being charged. 
When the indicator flashes, you cannot 
release the shutter.
z 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 focus on a subject (AF 
Illuminator).
• z is indicated only in the recording 
information display mode (page 43).
z
 (Flash charging) indicator