Possible flash problem

[voomie]

I bought refurbished t5 and when I tried it out, the flash blinks really flash like a strobe light when it tries to focus. Did I get a bummed refurb or is there a setting I need to change?

[Waddizzle · Accepted solution]

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@voomie wrote:
OK it is the auto focus assist beam. I can turn it off when I am shooting in auto?

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If you mean shooting in "A" mode, then no you cannot disable it.  Shoot in "P" mode, which is best for learning the camera, anyway.  Check out the differences in the menu options between "A" and "P" modes.