Available Flash Modes - Nikon COOLPIX P7800 User Manual

Available Flash Modes

U
Auto
The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.
• The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only
immediately after the setting is made.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A61).
W
Off
The flash does not fire.
• Available when an external flash unit (optional) is attached.
• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in
dark surroundings.
X
Fill flash
The flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate)
shadows and backlit subjects.
S
Manual
Fill flash fires at the flash output set for the built-in flash or an optional flash
unit whose flash output can be set on the camera.
• Select the flash output from w (full flash), S1/2, S1/4, S1/8, S
1/16, S1/32, S1/64 and S1/128 (only when an optional flash unit is
used). For example, when S1/16 is selected, the flash output is 1/16 of
the full flash.
Y
Slow sync
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Fill
flash fires to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to
capture background at night or under dim lighting.
Z
Rear-curtain sync
Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream
of light behind moving subjects.
z
Commander mode
The camera's built-in flash emits low-level flashes and an off-camera
optional flash unit is controlled wirelessly as a remote flash (E60).
The Speedlight fires according to the Commander mode options set in
the shooting menu (A73).
• Not available when an optional flash unit is attached.
• Can be used when A, B, C, D, E, F or N mode is selected.
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