Using The Flash - Nikon COOLPIX S5 Reference Manual

Using the Flash

The fl ash has a range of 0.3–2.6 m (1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the
way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3–1.4 m (1 ft.–4 ft. 7 in.). The following
fl ash modes are available:
Mode
Auto
Auto with red-
eye reduction
Flash Cancel (off ) Flash will not fi re even when lighting is poor.
Anytime Flash
(fi ll fl ash)
Slow sync
1
Display fl ash-mode menu.
3
The Flash Lamp
The fl ash lamp shows fl ash status when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
• On (red): Flash will fi re when picture is taken
• Blinks red: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.
• Off : Flash off or not required.
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Flash fi res automatically when lighting is poor.
Reduces "red eye" in portraits (see following page).
Flash fi res whenever picture is taken. Use to "fi ll-in" (illuminate) shad-
ows and back-lit subjects.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
Flash
Confirm Confirm Confirm
Description
2
Highlight mode.
Make selection (to exit without changing
mode, wait fi ve seconds). Selection is shown
by icon in display. Selection for
stored in memory even when camera is off .
Flash
Confirm Confirm Confirm
mode is