Flash Modes - Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Reference Manual

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Flash Modes
_@[]TOAuto
The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
_@ Auto with red-eye reduction
Suitable for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits.
@ Off
The flash does not fire.
Using a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark
surroundings.
Fill flash
The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to
"fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
slowSync
Auto flash mode 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.
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[] Flash Mode Setting
• The setting varies with shooting mode. See "Available Functions" (_53) and "Default Settings"
(_59) for more information.
• This feature cannot be used in combination with certain features. See "Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously" (_63).
• The changed flash mode setting applied in I_1 (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even
after the camera is turned off,
[] Auto with Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red eye reduction ("in (amera Red Eye Fix").
Pre flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red eye effect.
If the camera detects "red eye" when a picture is taken, Nikon's own in Camera Red Eye Fix processes
the image before it is recorded.
Note the following when taking pictures:
• Because pre flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter release button is
pressed and when the picture is shot.
• The time required to save the picture increases slightly.
• Advanced red eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
• in extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red eye may be affected by advanced red eye
reduction processing. In these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.
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