The flash on my camera goes off before the frame is captured. This happens regardless of ambient light, battery level or device reboot.
I recommend resetting the flash on your camera. With your camera on, Click Menu, then click Settings. The first option is Flash mode. Tap it to choose Auto, On or Off. In the settings, choose Scene mode, and set it to Auto. Your flash will be in the settings as an options.
Listed below are additional camera options you can ensure are set correctly.
Camera settings also include Video Resolution settings for the Camcorder.
Picture Resolution
Video Resolution
Quick upload albumReview TimeFace DetectionISO equivalent sensitivityExposureShutter Animation
KinquanaH_VZW
None of these actions had any effect. My flash still goes off well before the frame is captured.