Using The Flash; Setting The Flash Mode - Nikon COOLPIX L20 User Manual

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The flash has a range of approx. 0.5-7.0 m (1
ft.
8 in.-23 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.
0.5-4.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-13
ft.
1 in.).
The following flash modes are available. Note that when using easy auto mode
([IJ
18), only Auto (default setting) and Off are available.
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Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. In
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(easy auto) mode
(OJ
18), the
camera will determine the flash mode automatically according to the scene.
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Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces "red-eye" in portraits
(OJ
29).
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Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and back-lit
subjects.
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Slow sync
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background
at night or under dim light.
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Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press
~
(flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose the desired
flash mode and press
@.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
~ will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the
Photo info option
(OJ
89).
If a setting is not applied by pressing
®
within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
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Flash mode