Nikon Coolpix SQ Digital Camera User Manual


 
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More on Photography
More on Photography
Using the Flash
The following flash modes are available:
Display flash-mode menu.
Highlight desired mode.
Mode How it works When to use it
AUTO
Auto
Flash fires automati-
cally when lighting is
poor.
Best choice in most situations.
Auto with
red-eye
reduction
Pre-flash fires before
main fl ash, reducing
“red-eye.”
Use for portraits (works best when sub-
ject is well within range of flash and
looking at pre-flash). Not recommended
when quick shutter response is required.
Flash
Cancel
(off)
Flash will not fire even
when lighting is poor.
Use to capture natural lighting under
dim light or where use of flash is prohib-
ited. If (camera shake) icon appears,
care should be taken to avoid blurring.
Anytime
Flash
(fill flash)
Flash fires whenever
picture is taken.
Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
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