Available Flash Modes - Nikon coolpix S3500 Reference Manual

Available Flash Modes

U
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash.
W
Off
Flash does not fire even when lighting is dim.
• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim lighting.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and backlit
subjects.
Y
Slow sync
Auto flash mode 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.
C
Flash Mode Setting
• The flash mode setting varies depending on the shooting mode. See "Functions Available for Each
Shooting Mode" (A52) and "Default Settings" (A60) for more information.
• Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).
• The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the
camera is turned off.
C
Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction ("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix"). If the camera detects "red eye"
while saving an image, the affected area will be processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved.
Note the following when shooting:
• More time than usual is required to save images.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction
processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.
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