Silly question I know

**Chinook** · 31-10-2010, 4:13pm

Sorry to ask but how do I disable the flash on my 500D? I have looked in the manual & I tried the other night for ages to do it but just cannot work it out. I need to have it off for tonight. Thank you

**I @ M** · 31-10-2010, 4:25pm

Duct tape?

Sorry, silly response I know but never ever be afraid to ask questions on here. The silliest question is the one that isn't asked.

**macmich** · 31-10-2010, 5:10pm

i have not got a 500 d but i would think if you went into menu you should have disable flash option
cheers macca

**Chinook** · 31-10-2010, 5:40pm

Hi macca & Andrew,

I have been into the menu & cannot find it. I will keep trying. Thank you

**Thoma** · 31-10-2010, 5:49pm

Hey Chinook,

I have a 500D......i hardly ever use the flash. Mate.....might be best to use aperature or shutter priority which allows you to manally control the flash. If not, i think you disable it in custom functions in the menu.

Regards,
Thoma

**Mick B** · 31-10-2010, 5:50pm

I mostly use "P" for perfect mode and the flash is only available if I pop it up, otherwise it stays off.

**Thoma** · 31-10-2010, 5:53pm

Sorry mate...

It's in the main menu under 'Flash Control'.

The following should help.....Is a page from the manual.

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/030000...00d-imh-en.pdf

Thoma.

**wmphoto** · 31-10-2010, 5:54pm

Not sure about the 500 but with the 450 you can disable the flash in the "custom functions" but if you are shooting in full auto mode you can't disable it.

**Tatts** · 31-10-2010, 6:08pm

Originally Posted by Mick B

I mostly use "P" for perfect mode and the flash is only available if I pop it up, otherwise it stays off.

this is probably the easiest option.

**Chinook** · 31-10-2010, 6:44pm

Thanks Everyone, I will get back to you as soon as I sort it out. I had been in a disabled it but it stilled fired when I did not want it to. I was using AV. Thanks will grab a coffee & look through the manual yet again. Cheers.

**fabian628** · 31-10-2010, 7:18pm

Originally Posted by Chinook

Thanks Everyone, I will get back to you as soon as I sort it out. I had been in a disabled it but it stilled fired when I did not want it to. I was using AV. Thanks will grab a coffee & look through the manual yet again. Cheers.

Not 100% sure, but if its in Av mode the flash shouldnt pop up on its own accord. If it is raised already it will want to fire however

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