The flash does not work. [250, The flash does not work, The close-up shoot function (macro) does not work – Sony DSC-RX100M3 User Manual
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You cannot use zoom functions during Sweep Panorama shooting.
You can use only the optical zoom in the following situations:
When using Smile Shutter function.
[
Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG].
[250] Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Shooting still images/movies
The flash does not work.
Raise the flash.
You cannot use a flash in the following situations:
[Anti Motion Blur], [Night Scene], [Hand-held Twilight], [Fireworks] or [High Sensitivity] in Scene
Selection is selected.
During Sweep Panorama shooting.
During movie recording.
[251] Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Shooting still images/movies
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using
the flash.
Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image.
This is not a malfunction.
[252] Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Shooting still images/movies
The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.
The product automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway
down. Focus adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject.
The close-up shoot function does not work when [Sports Action] or [Fireworks] in Scene
Selection is selected.