Using The Flash (Flash Modes) - Nikon COOLPIX S6400 Reference Manual

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
Tap the flash mode icon.
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Tap the desired flash mode icon.
• See "Available Flash Modes" (A59) for more
information.
• Tap J to return to the shooting screen without
changing the setting.
B
The Flash Lamp
• 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 6.2 m (1 ft 8 in. to 20 ft) at the
maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.2 to 2.9 m (4 ft to 9 ft 6 in.) at the maximum
telephoto zoom position.
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Flash mode
Auto with red-
Auto
eye reduction
Fill flash Slow sync
1010 1010
Off