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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
j The B (Off) Indicator
Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (B).
• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended).
•The W is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur
caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when W is displayed may be slightly mottled.
j Note on Using the Flash
When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air
may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to B (Off) or
zoom in on the subject.
k The AF-assist Illuminator
If lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a maximum range of about
1.9 m/6 ft. 2 in. (t) to 1.1 m/3 ft. 6 in. (v). The AF-assist illuminator can be turned off man-
ually (c 121), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.
k The Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway.
• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and
try again.
• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
k Red-Eye Reduction
The COOLPIX S7/COOLPIX S8 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-
flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye.” If
the camera detects “red-eye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-
release button operates normally to take another picture.
• Not recommended for when shutter-release timing is essential.
• Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.
• In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected.
Use flash modes other than auto with red-eye reduction in above cases.