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Using the flash with my new G7x iii

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Nicos70 New Member • Posts: 2
Using the flash with my new G7x iii

Hi all,

I've just got a G7x iii, and I have troubles with some functions, in particular the flash.

In the manual, it seems easy. If I understand their coding correctly, you need to be in P mode, press right on the wheel, and you should get 4 choices.

Except I don't. I only get those 4 choices in C (custom) mode

or just 2 choices in Auto, Hybrid & creative filter modes.

Is it that for any manual use of the flash, forcing it to fire, I have to program it in C mode? Ouch!

But if that's the case, their manual is very misleading.

Thanks for any experience out there!

Nicos

Canon PowerShot G7 X
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OP Nicos70 New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Using the flash with my new G7x iii

Thought I could reply to my own question....

I went back to a shop, and we did a basic reset of the camera. I think the setting that made a difference was that I had set digital shutter instead of mechanical.

And now, the flash works as it should, when it should.

Now I'm realising there are focus issues as well. But it might be a question of expectations, as I am used to my DSLR. But I think even my phone (iPhone 13 mini) takes sharper photos.

Rajorshi New Member • Posts: 23
Re: Using the flash with my new G7x iii
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I had set digital shutter instead of mechanical.

I need to check what this digital vs. mechanical shutter is, as I noticed the same thing .. I only see 2 options in Av, Tv .. flash on and flash off. To see all 4 options I need to be in P mode.

From another thread:
The G7X has a mechanical leaf shutter, not an electronic shutter, living in the lens assembly.

Regards,
RT

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