Nikon COOLPIX S8100 S8100 User's Manual - Page 42

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Using the Flash The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions. • When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-13 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5-2.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-8 ft. 2 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce "red-eye" in portraits (A 32). W Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim. X Fill flash Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. Y Slow sync Auto flash mode 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. Raising and Lowering the Flash • Auto flash (U auto, V auto with redeye reduction, or Y slow sync): if the subject is dimly lit, the flash automatically pops up when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera determines whether or not the flash pops up based on the brightness of the subject and the settings used during shooting. • W off: The flash does not pop up, even when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera can shoot pictures with the flash lowered. • X fill flash: The flash pops up when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway during shooting. When not taking pictures, lower the flash. Lower the flash by gently pushing it down, being careful not to pinch fingers or other objects. 30