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04/07/2007 11:24:20 AM · #1 |
| on my sony cybershot DSC-P31 when you use the flash it flashes like 4 times then flashes and takes the picture....whats with all the flashing before the image is even taken? the flash goes like this *press the button* *beep* *focus* *press all the way* *flash-flash-flah-flash* quick pause *Flash and picture taken* |
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04/07/2007 11:27:10 AM · #2 |
| Its a pre flash to help prevent red eye. |
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04/07/2007 11:27:16 AM · #3 |
Using the flash beam to obtain proper focus in low light situations.
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04/07/2007 11:28:41 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by swhiddon:
Using the flash beam to obtain proper focus in low light situations. |
that is a little orange light that goes on even before the flash...im pretty sure |
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04/07/2007 11:30:55 AM · #5 |
What it does is dialate the eyes iris so the flash doesn't reflect off the back of your eye. This is very common on P&S cameras as they usually don't have a hot shoe flash. Notice I said most. I also find it to be a pain, but I don't have a P&S so I don't run into the problem. However, some DSLR's have this feature as well.
Message edited by author 2007-04-07 11:32:25. |
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04/07/2007 12:07:34 PM · #6 |
| i see.... well this P&S is soon to be replaced but im still unsure of which camera |
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04/07/2007 12:10:50 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by cryan:
What it does is dialate the eyes iris so the flash doesn't reflect off the back of your eye. This is very common on P&S cameras as they usually don't have a hot shoe flash. Notice I said most. I also find it to be a pain, but I don't have a P&S so I don't run into the problem. However, some DSLR's have this feature as well. |
It's also possible to turn it off on most cameras. You just have to make sure the flash mode is something other than the 'eye' mode. |
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