6. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash
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Taking pictures by using the flash
Applicable modes: 
∫ Open/Close the built-in flash
Taking a picture using the flash becomes 
possible by opening the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
B To close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
• Forcibly closing the flash can damage the 
camera.
• Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in 
use.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the 
flash is closed.
• Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.
• Be careful not to catch a finger when closing the flash bulb.
Forcing the flash off ([Œ])
When the flash is closed or pictures cannot be taken with the flash due to motion picture 
recording, etc., [Œ] (forced flash off) is displayed on the recording screen and the flash 
will not fire.
• Close the flash in places where its use is prohibited so that it will not fire.
In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
• When recording motion pictures
• When recording 4K photos
• When recording with [Post Focus]
• When using the electronic shutter
• When [HDR] is set to [ON]
• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
• When an image effect in [Filter Effect] of [Filter Settings] is set