Available Flash Modes; Slow Sync - Nikon CoolPix AW120 Reference 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.
W
Off
The flash does not fire.
• 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.
Y Slow sync
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
The flash fires when necessary to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter
speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.
C
The Flash Mode Setting
• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.
• The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even after
the camera is turned off.
C
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the
red-eye effect. If the camera detects red-eye while saving an image, the affected area
is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved.
Note the following when shooting:
• Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release
button is pressed and when the image is shot.
• More time than usual is required to save images.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations.
• In some rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas
of the image. In these cases, select another flash mode and take the image again.
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