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Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

10/04/2003 05:44:58 PM · #1

Could any SONY Cybershot or F717 owners help me with a senior moment...I cannot remember how to disable the flash and I know there is a way. I need to turn it really off for an event where flash is not allowed - I know how to turn it off obviously, but it kicks in anyway if it feels the need. I had it disabled at the Olympics but can't find "how to" in manuals. Thanks.

Ram21

Canon EOS-10D

10/04/2003 05:54:04 PM · #2

On the 4 way toggle button there is a flash icon next to the top button. Press it and on the viewfinder you will see that the Flash icon will appear, not appear (auto) or appear with a line through it (off).

Message edited by author 2003-10-04 17:54:15.

10/04/2003 06:04:21 PM · #3

On my camera it's a separate button with a "flash" sign on it. Push for red eye, flash, or no flash.

10/04/2003 06:24:03 PM · #4

Thanks all...I know to do that but there is a way to really disable it so that I don't get evicted from the arena for having the flash pop up and , well, flash........

10/04/2003 06:26:25 PM · #5

I think the only other way is taking the camera apart but I wouldn't do it ;).

Message edited by author 2003-10-04 19:20:40.

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

10/04/2003 06:36:00 PM · #6

scary thought!! thanks anyway to all, Anne

Ram21

Canon EOS-10D

10/04/2003 07:35:25 PM · #7

When it is on no flash it will never flash (or should never flash)

10/04/2003 07:48:20 PM · #8

...or cover the flash with duct tape. Stick it on your pants so it picks up a tiny bit of lint to keep it from getting to sticky and stick it on the flash. Otherwise like Ram21 said. It shouldn't flash.

Message edited by author 2003-10-04 19:49:02.

medic391

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

10/04/2003 07:49:08 PM · #9

lol...I was going to say use electrical tape

10/04/2003 07:50:16 PM · #10

Originally posted by medic391:

lol...I was going to say use electrical tape

I meant electrical tape but for some strange reason I typed "duct tape". "Electrical tape" shouldn't leave as much sticky residue compared to "duct tape".

or use see through color tapes and you can get some cool lighting effects from the flash.

Message edited by author 2003-10-04 19:51:59.

StevePax

Canon PowerShot S50

10/04/2003 08:15:09 PM · #11

If you turn the flash "off," it won't flash. that's all. You won't get evicted, it won't flash. Just turn it to off. That's the symbol with the line throught it. Off. No flash, just off.

10/04/2003 09:43:58 PM · #12

Thanks again to all....I am preparing my duck tape suit and I will just abort the shot if it pops up because it really does even when the flash is "off".

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

10/05/2003 09:36:30 AM · #13

I appreciate all the feedback but I do want to say that I have been at events where people have been escorted out or where their cameras have been removed. So....below is the information I was looking for if anyone else would like it as well.

You need to go to the Setup and then Camera2 and then Hot Shoe and toggle it to On. That will disable / turn off the internal flash. If you donâ��t mount an external flash or have the external flash turned off, it wonâ��t fire.

Message edited by author 2003-10-05 09:37:00.

Everyday Renee

Nikon D80

10/05/2003 10:14:02 AM · #14

Anne,

The flash pops up only when you have it in Auto (AF) mode. If you put it in P, and turn off the flash it will stay off.

Renee

Imagineer

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/05/2003 05:03:00 PM · #15

Anne - if all the previous tips fail then your camera is probably faulty, so try this.

1. Place the camera under a single, 3-ply sheet of tissue paper
2. Strike the top of the camera with a mallet
3. Pick up the camera (tidying away any loose elements)
4. Attempt to take a picture with flash
5. If flash fires repeat steps 1 and 2 until satisfied

This should render the flash inert and unable to place you in jeopardy during any sensitive flash-photography scenarios. Do remember that it is possible that this may void your warranty and could lead to some more complex problems, if not undertaken with precision. ;)