Nikon COOLPIX B700 Reference Manual - Page 73

Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen. V Auto with red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A58). • When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture is taken. X Fill flash/Standard flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Y Slow sync Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Fill flash fires to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting. Z Rear-curtain sync Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects. B Notes About Shooting with the Flash When using the flash at the wide-angle zoom position, the area around the image may be dark depending on the distance to the subject. This may be improved if you move the zoom control slightly toward the telephoto position. 57 Shooting Features Flash Mode