Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Reference Manual page 7

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Flash Modes
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Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
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Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits ([_[_)63).
(_) Off
Hash does not fire.
• Available when the scene mode is _ (scene auto selector) or an optional
Speedlight (external flash unit) is attached.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake when
shooting in a dark location.
The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to
"fil[dn" (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
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Flash is forcibly fired at the flash output that is set for the builtdn flash.
• Choose the flash output from M_Full (full flash), M_1/2, M_1/4, M_1/8, M_1/16,
M_1/32 and M_1/64. For example, when M_1/16 is chosen, the flash is 1/16 of the
full flash.
• Not available when a Speedlight flash unit (available separately) is attached.
_I_ Slow sync/_ Rear-curtain
• 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.
• Rear-curtain sync:
Fill flash firesjust before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light
behind moving subjects.
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[] Flash Mode Setting
• The setting varies with shooting mode. See "Available Functions" (_60) and "List of the Default
Settings" (_69) for more information.
• This feature may not be used in combination with certain features, See "Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously" (_80).
• The changed flash mode setting applied in the following situations is saved in the camera's
memory even after the camera is turned off,
When shooting mode
P, S,A
or
M
is used
When _ (auto with red eye reduction) is selected in I_1 (Auto) mode