You might be thinking why we are discussing such a primary thing, but as you are here, I am sure that some of you or my teenager readers may have this issue, so I have to write on how to turn off flash on Canon Rebel. Oh, by the way, it is entirely normal as a beginner as when I first started such cameras, even I couldn’t figure out how to stop the flash from popping up. Here you can get a few options for dealing with this issue.
Canon Rebel T3 and T3i provide powerful controls, but whether you can use flash or control, its firing depends on the exposure mode. The canon rebel camera offers some extraordinary settings like the scene intelligent auto, portrait, close-up, and night portrait; Landscape, sports, and other flash modes; Creative auto mode, and P, TV, AV, and M modes. Everything mentioned here is just a quick way to get it done. Let’s find out.
How to Turn Off Flash on Canon Rebel?
The symbol of Flash off feature is easy to understand. You can see the lightning flash type symbol with a line through it – the ‘no’ sign and you can find it under the ‘Auto’ feature. Turn the upper dial one click clockwise. It is known as Flash Off mode. It is useful at those locations where flash is prohibited. It is also helpful to click darker images or shots with less exposure. It is recommended to use the tripod.
The Auto mode suggests that everything is under control by the camera. It will virtually do everything for you. It can set the focus and adjust the ISO automatically. The camera will also set each setting regarding shutter speed, aperture, and the flash. The Flash off mode can give all of these, excluding the flash. Isn’t it great? So basically, this feature is same to same as Auto mode, but without the flash.
Canon EOS turn off flash will allow everything you want to and stops the flash popping out. Accept it or not, we all have been irritated when the flash automatically come out when pressing the shutter button halfway! Now as you are using the flash off mode, it will not bother at all as the camera settings know that the camera operator doesn’t want to use the flash.
The Concerns
The only thing you have to take care of is that when you use this mode, the camera MUST stay stable and should not be shaky. We all know that if we don’t use flash, there are chances that the lower lighting conditions bound the shutter speed to be set to a longer interval. Use a tripod if needed, but make sure that your camera stays steady. If you don’t want to or can’t use the tripod, then hold your camera with your arms tucked to your chest by leaning it against a steady object.
How to Use Canon Rebel Turn Off Flash Mode?
Step 1: Take off the lens lid and turn on the camera.
Step 2: Set the focusing switch given on the side of the camera. If you want ‘autofocus,’ then choose AF option, and if you’re going to operate the whole camera manually, then switch to the MF.
Step 3: Set the Image Stabilizer Switch according to your need. You can either keep it on or off. If you are not using a tripod, you should set the Stabilizer switch On.
Step 4: Don’t forget to check the Drive mode on the shooting setting display as you can set it according to your need or the situation. It might be set to ‘Single’ by default, but you can change it to the 10-seconds or continuous clicking.
Step 5: Adjust the quality settings via Shooting Menu 1 and turn the upper dial clockwise to choose the Turn off flash mode.
Step 6: Look through the viewfinder so that you can capture the image as soon as you find the object, frame the image and carefully set the subject under an autofocus point.
Step 7: Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to autofocus the image. Here one thing to keep in mind is that it will only work if you have set the side switch to AF.
Step 8: Give yourself and your camera a moment to set the focus as it is essential. To find out that the center has been established, notice the autofocus points which will blink red to indicate which areas of the frame are in focus. Most of the time, you can also hear a tiny beep which suggests to you that the focus is now locked.
Step 9: Press the shutter button fully to click the image. It will be automatically saved in your camera’s memory card.
Step 10: Check the image on the camera monitor. It will appear there for few seconds unless you press the shutter button again. The review period of the camera is two seconds by default, which you can change from the shooting menu 1.
Note: The autofocus points are nine tiny rectangles which appear in the center of the viewfinder to find the correct angle.
That’s all for how to turn off flash on canon rebel! Many of you may find it basic as I said, but to know Canon flash is essential to learn better photography. I hope you have found this article useful. Stay tuned for more updates, do’s and don’ts, and how-tos. Till then, make memories and enjoy clicking!