Using The Flash; Setting The Flash Mode - Nikon CoolPix S52 User Manual

Using the Flash

The flash has a range of about 0.3–5.5 m (11 in. –18 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about
0.3–3.5 m (11 in. –11 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash
modes are available.
U
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces "red-eye" in portraits (A 31).
W
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and backlit
subjects.
Y
Slow sync
U
(auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.

Setting the Flash Mode

1
Press X (flash mode).
The flash mode menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
desired flash mode and press k.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
U
When
few seconds regardless of the monitor settings option
applied (A 103).
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
30
D
(auto) is applied, is only displayed for a
Flash mode
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