Nikon COOLPIXS100PURPLE Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Basic Shooting Settings
Shooting Features
Available Flash Modes
C The Flash Mode Setting
The flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.
See “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (A 53) for more information.
See “Default Settings” (A 60) for more information.
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Features That Cannot Be
Applied Simultaneously” (A 64) for more information.
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode (A 37) is saved 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”). To reduce red-eye, a series
of low-intensity pre-flashes fire before the main flash. In addition, if the camera detects red-eye when
a picture is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note
the following when shooting:
Due to the pre-flashes, there is a longer than usual interval between the time the shutter-release
button is pressed and the time the shutter is released.
More time than usual is required to record pictures.
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.
a Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
b Auto with red-eye reduction
Suited to pictures of people. This option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon that
caused by the use of flash.
c Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. We recommend using a tripod to
stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.
X Fill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit 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.