How to Turn Flash off on Sony A300K DSLR Camera?

Swami46

I have pushed the flash button on the front of the camera and I get message "invalid selection." When I push FN button, I do not get the choices listed in my manual. I only get 3 choices, none of them dealing with flash on or off. HELP!

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You need to use it in the P A S or M mode.

In these modes the flash will only fire if you tell the camera you want flash.

If you are using the AUTO mode or a scene mode then flash is controlled by the camera.

P mode is the most like auto except you can over-ride certain functions as required, in this case it sounds ideal if you only want to over-ride flash.

Can a hotshoe flash designed for a film camera work on a DSLR?

CJ

the camera is a canon 50d and the flash is just a holga colour flash :)

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I have film camera flashes and a newer flash I use on my DSLR. I have not had any problems at all. As for the comment about the number of contacts, not true.My newer flash, designed ofr DSLRs, only has one contact on it, not five or any other number. That flash is a generic flash, so it's not built like some specialized flashes might be, but it only has one contact. That does limit its ability to sync and that's about it. There are some rumors concerning voltage of older film flashes. Do a little digging and you find that it's not true. Just like lenses, you can use your old flashes with your new camera.

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DSLR Camera flash flickers and makes electrical noises...? Is this normal?

Brenda

I recently got a Canon T4i, and whenever I use the flash on auto, it flickers and makes an electrical sound that doesn't sound very pleasant. Should I bring it to a store to get it looked at or is this normal? I've used DSLRs before, but never encountered this issue.

Thanks!

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dSLR cameras are auto-focus cameras.

When you are in low light, the camera uses an auto-focus assist lamp.

If you have the redeye reduction feature turned on, the flash will flicker before the shot it taken.

The electrical noises? Who knows?

Your really, really have to spend time reading your user manual

Best dslr camera????????????????

radonkeyko

I want to be able to take a picture like this http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RXICxIhdkLA/Tg3cTXfEnEI/AAAAAAAA0gA/IlNlJlc34_k/s1600/Beautiful_eyes_7.jpg so whats the best type of camera that can capture an image like this and can also capture video?

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Any of the entry level DSLRs would keep you happy for a few years. I'd pick either Canon or Nikon. I have a LOT of contact with other photographers and time and time again it seems that either one of those are most likely to make their owners happy.

The most important part is to buy only the best lenses - camera bodies get upgraded, lenses stay with us.
You WILL regret buying cheap lenses.
Don't rush into buying lenses. Start with a kit lens, get to know your camera, that lens, and all photographic principles.
Through time and through use, you will eventually KNOW what other lenses you'll need/want.
The more time you'll take, the less likely you are to regret your choices.

If you know anyone close to you with a camera, consider borrowing lenses and "picking their brain" about their camera and whatever else they know.

Go to a store and hold a few cameras, see how they feel to YOU.

Keep in mind that buying a DSLR isn't cheap, even if you find a good deal for body and kit lens.

You'll also want and/or need a few other things such as tripod, filters, a bag, sensor cleaning gear, a second battery, memory cards, perhaps a remote shutter release etc.

That's just the small stuff - I can guarantee you that you'll also want more and more lenses.
You'll also want a decent flash some day.

See how that list just goes on and on?
Owning a DSLR isn't cheap - at least not until you have built up a nice stash of gear.

Just some food for thought........

Do lots of research before you buy, and start learning about photography, too.
The very best thing you can do for your photography is to attend a class and read a few books and tutorials. Having some knowledge will make a huge difference to your images.
I hope I have expressed this idea clearly enough: YOU need to learn about photography because even the world's best camera will take lousy shots in the hands of someone who has no clue how to use it.

P.S. any DSLR can capture a photo like the one you linked to, provide you have the right macro lens for it, the right lighting and YOU know what you're doing.

About video: Many still cameras have video functions, and especially the DSLRs with video produce decent enough results. However, if video is important to you, you are MUCH better off with a camcorder.
At this point in time, they still do a much better job (and are much more user-friendly) at video and audio recording than still cameras can.

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