Nikon Coolpix S50c  S50c User's Manual - Page 45
Off Indicator, Note on Using the Flash, The AF-assist Illuminator, The Flash Lamp, Red-Eye Reduction
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Using the Flash j The B (Off) Indicator Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (B). Turn vibration reduction (c 116) off when using a tripod. • Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended). • The W is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when W is displayed may be slightly mottled. • When W is displayed, higher sensitivity is applied, and slow shutter speeds are used, noise reduction may be automatically applied as pictures taken are recorded; results in increased recording times. j Note on Using the Flash When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to B (Off) or zoom in on the subject. k The AF-assist Illuminator If lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a range of about 2 m (6 ft. 7 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.) at the maximum telescopic position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to [Off] manually (c 117), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor. k The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • On: Flash will fire when picture is taken. • Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again. • Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken. k Red-Eye Reduction The COOLPIX S50c is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce "red-eye." If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally to take another picture. • Not recommended for when shutter-release timing is essential. • Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results. • In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected. Use flash modes other than auto with red-eye reduction in above cases. 31