Nikon Coolpix  L12 User's Manual - Page 36
Using the Flash
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Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.5-8.0 m (1.6 ft.-26.2 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-4.5 m (1.6 ft.-14.8 ft.). 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: Auto Mode 2 24 Press the multi selector G or H to choose the desired flash mode and press d. • The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor. • When z is applied, z is only displayed for five seconds. • The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing d within five seconds. • The flash mode applied in L mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • For information on using the multi selector, see "Multi Selector" (c 8). Flash 12