Using The Flash (Flash Modes) - Nikon CoolPix S6300 Reference Manual

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
1
Press the multi selector H (m flash mode).
2
Use the multi selector to select the desired
mode and press the k button.
• See "Available Flash Modes" (A63) for more
information.
• If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
• When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for
a few seconds, regardless of the setting in Monitor
settings (A94).
3
Frame the subject and take a picture.
• The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when
you press the shutter-release button halfway.
- On: The flash will fire when you press the
shutter-release button all the way down.
- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot
take pictures.
- Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.
• If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off in order to save power while the flash is
charging.
C
Effective Range of the Flash
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5 to 5.6 m (1 ft 8 in. to 18 ft) at the
maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.0 to 3.1 m (3 ft 4 in. to 10 ft) at the maximum
telephoto zoom position.
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Auto
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