I don't want the flash sometimes

jeantree · 01-30-2011, 04:37 PM

I've had my Kx less than a week and have found sometimes I don't want the pop up flash to go off in say, closeup mode or night mode. How do I tell the flash no thanks this time? I have used the no flash mode, but would like to use the other modes as well. If I push it back down, won't it just pop up again the next time I push the shutter button half way?
I thought I'd find it in the flash setting where you say you want red eye reduction but haven't found "no flash"

Ira · 01-30-2011, 04:55 PM

On those auto scene modes, I don't think so. Those modes are meant to replicate point-and-shoot operation in that they're fully automatic.

Try to wean yourself off those modes and get into the "regular" modes to have more control of flash operation.

dave kitson · 01-30-2011, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by jeantree

If I push it back down, won't it just pop up again the next time I push the shutter button half way?

It will never pop up automatically.. (it's easy to check).

dave

Ira · 01-30-2011, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by dave kitson

It will never pop up automatically.. (it's easy to check).

dave

???

In auto scene modes?

jeantree · 01-30-2011, 08:04 PM

Thanks Ira, I guess I do need to do some weaning. Just wondering, for when I'm lazily getting reaquainted with doing stuff myself.

twitch · 01-30-2011, 08:46 PM

Easy, put it in "P" mode instead of auto, in P mode the camera will operate the same except the camera wont automatically pop the flash (and a few other differences too).

In all honesty "auto" mode on the K-x is not great, specifically around it using slow shutter speeds with flash.

dave kitson · 01-31-2011, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by Ira

???

In auto scene modes?

Mea culpa...

I should have read the OP more carefully... (I was in K5 mode).

dave

basditz · 01-31-2011, 05:34 AM

Its also possible to have manual flash on auto modes on K-x.

You need to put the flash mode on manual mode, to do this press the flash button on the bottom right of your K-x, then select 'Manual Flash Discharge'. This way the flash will only come out when you press the flash up button.
This is available in all program modes.

auto modes arent that bad...

DaveHolmes · 01-31-2011, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by basditz

Its also possible to have manual flash on auto modes on K-x. You need to put the flash mode on manual mode, to do this press the flash button on the bottom right of your K-x, then select 'Manual Flash Discharge'. This way the flash will only come out when you press the flash up button. This is available in all program modes.

Second this.

jeantree · 02-01-2011, 10:50 AM

Thanks basditz, that's what I was looking for, but I do need to get back into doing things for myself. It's been years since I used my film SLRs. Only had the Kx a week, so it's all new and the manual doesn't answer questions like you guys do.

01-30-2011, 04:37 PM	#1
jeantree Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Missouri Photos: Gallery Posts: 221	I don't want the flash sometimes I've had my Kx less than a week and have found sometimes I don't want the pop up flash to go off in say, closeup mode or night mode. How do I tell the flash no thanks this time? I have used the no flash mode, but would like to use the other modes as well. If I push it back down, won't it just pop up again the next time I push the shutter button half way? I thought I'd find it in the flash setting where you say you want red eye reduction but haven't found "no flash"

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01-30-2011, 04:55 PM	#2
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	On those auto scene modes, I don't think so. Those modes are meant to replicate point-and-shoot operation in that they're fully automatic. Try to wean yourself off those modes and get into the "regular" modes to have more control of flash operation.

01-30-2011, 04:59 PM	#3
dave kitson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lichfield, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 486	Originally posted by jeantree If I push it back down, won't it just pop up again the next time I push the shutter button half way? It will never pop up automatically.. (it's easy to check). dave

01-30-2011, 05:07 PM	#4
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by dave kitson It will never pop up automatically.. (it's easy to check). dave ??? In auto scene modes?

01-30-2011, 08:04 PM	#5
jeantree Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Missouri Photos: Gallery Posts: 221 Original Poster	Thanks Ira, I guess I do need to do some weaning. Just wondering, for when I'm lazily getting reaquainted with doing stuff myself.

01-30-2011, 08:46 PM	#6
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Easy, put it in "P" mode instead of auto, in P mode the camera will operate the same except the camera wont automatically pop the flash (and a few other differences too). In all honesty "auto" mode on the K-x is not great, specifically around it using slow shutter speeds with flash.

01-31-2011, 04:06 AM	#7
dave kitson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lichfield, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 486	Originally posted by Ira ??? In auto scene modes? Mea culpa... I should have read the OP more carefully... (I was in K5 mode). dave

01-31-2011, 05:34 AM	#8
basditz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 29	Its also possible to have manual flash on auto modes on K-x. You need to put the flash mode on manual mode, to do this press the flash button on the bottom right of your K-x, then select 'Manual Flash Discharge'. This way the flash will only come out when you press the flash up button. This is available in all program modes. auto modes arent that bad...

01-31-2011, 07:39 PM	#9
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Originally posted by basditz Its also possible to have manual flash on auto modes on K-x. You need to put the flash mode on manual mode, to do this press the flash button on the bottom right of your K-x, then select 'Manual Flash Discharge'. This way the flash will only come out when you press the flash up button. This is available in all program modes. Second this.

02-01-2011, 10:50 AM	#10
jeantree Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Missouri Photos: Gallery Posts: 221 Original Poster	Thanks basditz, that's what I was looking for, but I do need to get back into doing things for myself. It's been years since I used my film SLRs. Only had the Kx a week, so it's all new and the manual doesn't answer questions like you guys do.