Using The Flash - Nikon COOLPIX L12 User Manual

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The flash has a range of 0.5-8.0 m (1.6 ft.-26.2 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is
0.5-4.5 m (1.6 ft.-I4.8 ft.). The following flash modes are available:
_tU[0 Auto (default setting in a m0de)
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
_@ Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces "red eye" in portraits (_ 25).
@off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Fill flash
Flash fires whenever picture is taken. Useto "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
_1_ Slow sync
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture back-
ground at night or under dim light.
1 Press _ (flash mode). 41,
• Theflashmenu is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector • or • to 61{Hfll
choose the desired flash mode and press Flash
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• The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at
the top of the monitor.
• When _AU[0 i s applied, _1[[_is only displayed for five
seconds.
• The monitor will return to the normal display for the
current mode if the setting is not applied by press-
ing O within five seconds.
• The flash mode applied in I_ mode is stored in the
camera's memory even after the camera is turned
off.
• For information on using the multi selector, see
"Multi Selector" (_ 8).