Using The Flash - Nikon Coolpix S500 User Manual

Using the Flash

The flash has a range of 0.5–7.5 m (19.7 in.–24 ft. 6.0 in.) when the camera
is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is
0.5–4.0 m (19.7 in.–13 ft. 1.2 in.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). The
following flash modes are available:
Auto (default for L (auto) mode)
z
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
Auto with red-eye reduction
A
Reduces "red-eye" in portraits (c 29).
Off
B
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Fill flash
J
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
Slow sync
D
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture back-
ground at night or under dim light.
1
Press J (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose
the desired flash mode and press d.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at
the top of the monitor.
When z (auto) is applied, z is only displayed for
five seconds.
The flash mode applied in L (auto) mode and high-
sensitivity shooting mode is stored in the camera's
memory even after the camera is turned off.
If a setting is not applied by pressing d within five
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
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Flash
L
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