Nikon COOLPIX P510 Reference Manual page 85

Features That Can B e Set Using the Multi Selector
Lowering the Flash
When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it
clicks shut,
[] Effective Range of the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 26 ft) for wide angle position, and about
1.S to 4.5 m (5 ft to 14 ft) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).
Available Flash Modes
_TOAuto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim, _"
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_ Auto with red.eye reduction _"
Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (_]]68).
_) Off
Flash does not fire.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake when
shooting in a dark location.
Fill flash
The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to
"fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
_[] Slow sync
Fill flash is combined with a slow shutter speed. Suitable for portraits of human
subjects shot at night or under dim light. Flash illuminates main subject; slow
shutter speeds are used to capture background.
_F Rear-curtain sync
Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light
behind moving subjects.
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