Nikon 25551 User Manual - Page 36
Using the Flash
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Using the Flash The flash menu will help you to set the flash mode best suited the shooting conditions. The flash has a range of 0.3-5.0 m (11.8 in.-16 ft. 4.9 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3-3.0 m (11.8 in.-9 ft. 10.1 in.). The following flash modes are available: z Auto (default setting in L mode) Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. A Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces "red eye" in portraits (c 25). B Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. J Fill flash Flash fires whenever picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects. D Slow sync Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light. 1 Press J (flash mode). • The flash menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode 2 24 Press the multi selector G or H to choose the desired flash mode and press d. • The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing d within five seconds. • For information on using the multi selector, see "Multi Selector" (c 8). • The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor. • When z is selected, the icon is only displayed for five seconds after the setting is applied. • The flash mode applied in L mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. AUTO Flash AUTO 15