Sony DSC-RX100M3 - Manual (Page 62)

While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will
light up.
When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may
appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, shoot away
from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again.
When the screen is tilted upward more than 90 degrees, it is difficult to operate the
(Flash pop-up) switch. Raise the flash unit before adjusting the screen angle.
When using flash to shoot pictures of yourself, be careful not to look directly at the light,
because the flash will go off at a close distance.
[44] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash
Flash Mode
You can set the flash mode.
1. MENU
→
(Camera Settings)
→ [Flash Mode] → desired setting.
Menu item details
Flash Off:
The flash does not operate.
Autoflash:
The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.
Fill-flash (default setting):
The flash works every time you trigger the shutter.
Slow Sync.:
The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a
clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed.
Rear Sync.:
The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter.
Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such
as a moving car or a walking person.
Note
The default setting depends on the shooting mode.
Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode.