How to set the Flash functions. - DMC-ZS100

Set the flash to match the recording.


  1. Press [Menu] → [Rec icon] → [Flash] → [Flash Mode]
  2. Press [] / [] to select the item and press [Menu/Set].
Flash Functions & Information
Icon Function name Description
[Forced Flash On icon] /
[Forced On/Red-Eye icon]
Forced Flash On / Forced On/Red-Eye
  • Always takes pictures using the flash.
    • Ideal for taking pictures with a backlight or when a subject is located under bright lighting such as a fluorescent light.
  • Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject.
    • The red-eye reduction effect varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance from the subject and whether the subject is looking at the camera during the preliminary flash. In some cases, red-eye reduction may be negligible.
[Slow Sync. icon] / [Slow Sync./Red-Eye] Slow Sync. / Slow Sync./Red-Eye
  • When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated.
    • Ideal for taking pictures of people against a nightscape.
    • Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. We recommend using a tripod.
  • Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject.
    • The red-eye reduction effect varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance from the subject and whether the subject is looking at the camera during the preliminary flash. In some cases, red-eye reduction may be negligible.


Flash settings for each Recording mode
Recording Mode Flash Flash Red-Eye Flash Slow Flash / Redeye / Slow Sync
Intelligent Auto Mode The display will show Intelligent Auto Flash Aperture Mode when the flash is in use
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Program AE Mode Yes
Aperture-Priority AE Mode Yes
Shutter-Priority AE Mode Yes No
Manual Exposure Mode Yes No
Scene Guide Mode [Clear Portrait] Yes No
[Silky Skin] Yes No
[Sweet Child's Face] Yes No
[Appetizing Food] Yes No
[Clear Backlight] Yes No
[Clear Sports Shot] Yes No
[Cute Dessert] Yes No
[Freeze Animal Motion] Yes No
[Soft Image of a Flower] Yes No
[Monochrome] Yes


  • When the built-in flash is closed, the display will show [Forced Flash Off] regardless of flash setting.
  • The Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the initial value with each change of scene.
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