Flash Photography: The Button - Nikon CoolPix 3500 User Manual

Flash Photography: The
In mode, the
(restrictions may apply in scene mode;
Mode
AUTO Flash fires when
Auto lighting is poor.
Pre-flash fires be-
fore main flash.
This causes sub-
jects' pupils to con-
Auto with
tract before photo
red-eye
is taken, minimizing
reduction
"red-eye" effect
caused by flash re-
flecting from retina.
Flash will not fire
Flash Cancel even when lighting
(off) is poor.
Flash fires whenev-
Anytime Flash
er picture is taken.
(fill flash)
The Flash-Ready Light
A short pause is required between exposures for the flash system to charge. If
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the flash is charging, the
flash-ready light under the monitor will flicker. Remove your finger briefly
from the shutter-release button and try again.
button controls the flash. Four flash modes are available
How it works
Button
36):
When to use it
Best choice in most circumstances.
Use for portraits (works best when sub-
jects are well within range of flash and
looking at pre-flash). Because a slight
delay occurs after the shutter-release
button is fully pressed to allow the pre-
flash to take effect, this setting is not
recommended with erratically-moving
subjects or in other situations in which
you want the camera to react quickly.
Use when subject is outside range of
flash, to capture natural lighting under
dim light, or where use of a flash is pro-
hibited. Use of a tripod is recommend-
ed to prevent blurring.
Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
AUTO
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