A lamp lights even though the flash is set to [Off] (PowerShot SX400 IS)

Last Updated : 24-Jul-2014
Issue Number : 8202138200

Solution

Even if the flash is set to [Off], a lamp may be activated when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions. This lamp, called the AF-Assist Beam, only lights up to help you focus, and the flash will not fire during shooting.

It is possible to deactivate the AF-Assist Beam in some shooting modes.

The procedure for deactivating the AF-Assist Beam is explained below.

1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.

2. Press the <MENU> button, and then choose the [Shooting] (

) tab.

3. Press the <

><

> buttons to choose the [AF-Assist Beam], and then press the <

><

> buttons to choose [Off].

After you have changed the setting, press the <MENU> button to return to the shooting screen.