Nikon COOLPIX P310 Reference Manual page 79

Features That Can B e Set Using the Multi Selector
Lowering the Flash
When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it
clicks shut,
[] Effective Range of the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 65 m (1 ft 8 in, to 21 ft) for wide angle position, and about
0.5 to 2.5 m (1 ft 8 in, to 8 ft 2 in,) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto),
Available Flash Modes
_IAliTOAuto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
_ Auto with red-eye reduction
Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (_]62).
(DOff
Hash does not fire.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake when
shooting in a dark location.
Fill flash
The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to
frill-in" (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
SlowsynC
Fill flash is combined with a slow shutter speed. Suitable for portraits of human
subjects shot at night or under dim light. Flash illuminates main subject; slow
shutter speeds are used to capture background.
_ Rear-curtain Sync
Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating tile effect of a stream of light
behind moving subjects.
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