Configuring the Flash Settings (PowerShot SX730 HS)

Follow the steps below to configure the flash settings.

Fires for each shot (On)

If you set the [Flash] to [Auto], the [Flash] will not fire in bright environments. However, if for example you take a shot of people against a backlight, the [Flash] will fire even when you shoot in daylight to prevent the faces from becoming obscured.

The instructions below refer to the setting that makes the [Flash] fire for each shot (On).

Caution

The instructions in this section apply to a camera with the [Shooting Mode] set to [ Program AE : ].

In some [Shooting modes] it may not be possible to configure the [On] setting.

Caution

1. Turn on the [Power] on the camera.

2. Move the [ Flash pop up : ] switch to raise the flash.

3. Press the [ ] button.

Caution

The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the [ ] button when the flash is lowered. Move the [ ] switch to raise the flash, then configure the setting.

4. The flash setting screen will appear.

Press the [ ] , [ ] buttons to select [ : On ], and then press the [ ] button.

5. When the icon changes to [ ], the configuration of settings is complete.

Caution

When [Raise the Flash] is Displayed

When shooting in [AUTO] mode or [Hybrid Auto] mode in low-light conditions, [Raise the flash] may be displayed on the camera’s screen. In this case, please move the [ ] switch to raise the flash. As there is no automatic function to raise the flash, the flash will not fire unless it is raised manually.

When the message shown above is displayed, please move the [ ] switch to raise the flash as shown in the image below.

Flash Range

If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the subject.

For details on the flash range, please refer to the table below.

Maximum Wide Angle ()	Approx. 50.0 cm - Approx. 4 m (1.6 – 13.1 ft.)
Maximum Telephoto ()	Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.)