Digilux 5 flash in snapshot mode

[StephenR]

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I'm a new digi-5 owner and cannot figure out how to get the built-in flash to work in the snapshot mode. I've gone through the manual to make sure the appropriate settings are correct (no burst, no multi-film, etc.) i still get the Xed out flash symbol in the snapshot mode.

 

thoughts on how to get the flash working in the snapshot mode?

 

thanks!

[Tietje]

Unlike a lot of cameras, the flash doesn't come on automatically. You have to flick the little switch on the far left of the top-plate where there is the tiniest of flash symbols! The flash will then pop-up and the flash off symbol will disappear from the rear screen !

 

Hope that helps.

[JOM51]

You just have to open the flash. On the top plate left slide the open switch to the right.

greetings, Jorge

[StephenR]

Thanks for the replies. I should have mentioned that I had the flash opened, gone through the steps in the manual, but the flash symbol is still Xed out and it won't flash. I suspect that there is some other setting somewhere that i am missing. Further thoughts appreciated!

[Tietje]

Just tried again with the flash in snapshot mode (A on the dial). When the flash is up you can't control it with the menu.

I've a Canon G7 and one day the flash just gave up, presenting the flash symbol with a line through it permanently.

Hope this isn't the case with yours but its worth considering.