Using The Basic Shooting Functions; Flash Mode - Nikon COOLPIX S6100 Quick Start Manual

Using the Basic Shooting Functions

m Flash Mode
Flash mode can be selected to suit the shooting conditions. When ISO sensitivity
is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-14 ft.) at the maximum
wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.1-2.4 m (3 ft. 8 in.-7 ft. 10 in.) at the
maximum telephoto zoom position.
a
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
b
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduce "red-eye" in portraits (A 36).
c
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and
backlit subjects.
d
Slow sync
a (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim lighting.
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Tap the left tab to display the setting controls
(A 14) and tap the flash mode icon.
2
Tap the desired flash mode icon.
Tap J to return to the previous screen.
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap
the tab again.
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Flash mode

Auto