Available Flash Modes - Nikon COOLPIX S3200 Reference Manual

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Available Flash Modes

U
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Suited to pictures of people. This option reduces the "red-eye" phenomenon that
caused by the use of flash.
W
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim
lighting.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and
backlit subjects.
Y
Slow sync
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim lighting.
C
The Flash Mode Setting
• The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode. See "Default Settings" (A58) and
"Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode" (A52) for more information.
• Some flash settings cannot be used with other functions. See "Functions That Cannot Be Applied
Simultaneously" (A62) for more information.
• The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the
camera is turned off.
C
Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction ("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix").
If the camera detects "red eye" while saving an image, the affected area will be processed to reduce
red-eye before the image is saved.
Note the following when shooting:
• More time than usual is required to save images.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction
processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.
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