Nikon CoolPix S3 User Manual page 29

When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor
may be slightly "grainy." This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
The (Camera Shake) Icon
When lighting is poor and the fl ash is off ( ), shutter
speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred. If the shutter
speed required for exposure is very slow, a
shake) warning be displayed. Use of a tripod or support is
recommended. Mottling may appear in pictures taken when
this icon is displayed.
Dust or Mist
Light from the fl ash refl ected from particles of dust or other matter in the air may ap-
pear in pictures as bright specks. If this occurs, turn the fl ash off and try again.
Red-eye Reduction
The COOLPIX S3 uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause
the subject's pupils to contract before the fl ash fi res. The camera then analyzes the
image for red-eye; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to reduce its ef-
fects ("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix"). This slightly increases the amount of time needed to
record each picture. If red-eye reduction does not produce the desired results, try again
at another fl ash setting.
Default Flash Mode
When the camera is turned on in
restored; in other modes, the fl ash will be reset to the default for the selected mode.
Reset all ( 80) resets the fl ash to AUTO (
mode (assist and scene modes).
Flash Range
Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out,
the fl ash has a range of 0.3 – 2.5 m (1 ft. – 8 ft. 2 in. ). The range at maximum zoom is
0.3 –1.4 m (1 ft. – 4 ft. 7 in.). As a result, the fl ash may not be able to light the entire
subject at distances of less than 0.3 m (1 ft.). When taking close-ups, play each picture
back after shooting to check the results.
(camera
(auto) mode, the most recent fl ash setting will be
mode) or to the default for the current
AUTO
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