Configuring the Flash Settings (PowerShot G5 X Mark II)
28-May-2019
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Solution
Follow the steps below to configure the flash settings.
If you set the flash to [ Auto flash ], 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 (Flash on).
IMPORTANT
- The instructions in this section apply to a camera with the shooting mode set to [
: Program AE ]. - You may not be able to set the flash setting to [ Flash On ] depending on the Shooting mode.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Press the 
button to raise the flash.
button to raise the flash.
3. Press the 
button.
button.
4. The flash setting screen will appear.
Press the 
/ buttons to select [ 
: Flash on ], and then press the 
button.
/ buttons to select [ : Flash on ], and then press the button.
IMPORTANT
- If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
- In [
] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [ IS mode ] to [ Off ] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera. - In [ ] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
NOTE
- Icons (Available setting items vary by shooting mode)
[ 
: Auto flash ]
: Auto flash ]Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
[ 
: Flash on ]
: Flash on ]Fires for each shot.
[ : Slow Synchro ]
: Slow Synchro ]Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
[ 
: Flash off ]
: Flash off ]For shooting without the flash.
If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the subject.
See the table below for details on the flash range.
Maximum Wide Angle :  | approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - approx. 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) |
Maximum Telephoto :  | approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - approx. 4.5 m (14.8 ft.) |