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❚❚ Bounce Lighting
Light from the flash can be “bounced” (reflected) from a ceiling
or wall, diffusing the light from the flash to make shadows less
harsh and reduce glare from hair, skin, clothing and foreground
objects.
Flash head rotated upward 90 °
(bounce lighting)
Flash pointed directly ahead
(normal lighting)
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Bounce Lighting
If possible, bounce flash lighting from a reflective white or near-white
surface; light reflected from other surfaces may change the colors in
the photograph. If no suitable surface can be found nearby, a piece of
white paper (A4 or letter sized) can be used instead, but be sure to
check the results in the camera display.
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The Capture Illuminator
The optional SB-N5 flash unit offers a capture
illuminator that lights to illuminate subjects
in best moment capture and Motion Snap-
shot modes (0 41, 59). In Smart Photo Selec-
tor and Motion Snapshot modes, the
illuminator will light for about 6 seconds dur-
ing buffering, illuminating subjects about
1 m (3.3 ft) from the camera. In slow view, the illuminator will light for
about 1.3 seconds, starting when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway. Before shooting, confirm that the capture-illuminator status
indicator is lit. The indicator lights during buffering.