More On Photography; Using The Flash - Nikon COOL PIX S1 Owner's Manual

More on Photography

Using the Flash

The following fl ash modes are available:
Mode
AUTO Flash fi res when lighting is
Auto poor.
Flash fi res several times at low
intensity before main fl ash;
Auto with
pictures are further processed
red-eye
to reduce red-eye if required
reduction
(
Flash will not fi re even when
Flash Cancel
lighting is poor.
(off)
Flash fi res whenever picture
Anytime Flash
is taken.
( fi ll fl ash)
Auto fl ash combined with slow
Slow sync shutter speeds.
1
Display fl ash-mode menu.
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How it works
19).
Flash
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AUTO AUTO AUTO
Best choice in most situations.
Use to reduce "red-eye" in portraits.
Works best when subject looks directly
at low-intensity fl ashes.
mended when quick shutter response
is required.
Use to capture natural lighting under
dim light or where use of fl ash is prohib-
ited. If (camera shake) icon appears,
care should be taken to avoid blurring.
Use to "fi ll-in" (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
Use to capture both subject and back-
ground at night or under dim light. If
(camera shake) icon appears, care should
be taken to avoid blurring.
2
Highlight mode.
Exit menu (to exit without changing
mode, wait two seconds). Selection is
shown by icon at bottom of display.
10 10 10
When to use it
Not recom-
Flash
AUTO AUTO AUTO
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