topic DSC-TX5 Force Flash in Cyber-shot compact cameras

DSC-TX5 Force Flash

james.tv — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:22:41 GMT

My old cybershot had the ability to force the flash to flash while taking a photo but the TX5 does not seem to have this functionality. It has either Auto-Flash or Off.

Any idea if this can be enabled?

Thanks

DSC-TX5 Force Flash

Blencogo — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:17:14 GMT

The specifications seem to imply that 'Flash On' is a menu option?

AF Illuminator	YES
Flash Mode	Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
Distance limitations using Flash (m)	ISO Auto: Approx.0.08-Approx.2.9m(Approx.0.26'-Approx.9.51')(W) / Approx.0.5-Approx.2.4m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.7.87')(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.6.0m(Approx19.7)(W) / Approx.4.7m(Approx15.4')(T)
Pre-flash	YES
Red-eye Reduction	YES
Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash	YES

However, these may not all be available in Intelligent Auto shooting mode. Are you using IA? Try Program Auto and see what options are offered.

DSC-TX5 Force Flash

james.tv — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:28:29 GMT

Thank You that has sorted it, the answer seems so obvious now.