Nikon D5200 Reference Manual - Page 64
Flash Modes, Choosing a Flash Mode, The Built-in Flash
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A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is backlit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. • j (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing "red-eye." • j (off): Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is backlit. • SLOW (slow sync): Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use to include background lighting in portraits. • REAR (rear-curtain sync): Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating a stream of light behind moving light sources (below at right). If this icon is not displayed, flash will fire as the shutter opens (front-curtain sync; the effect this produces with moving light sources is shown below at left). Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync A Choosing a Flash Mode The flash mode can also be selected by rotating the command dial while keeping the + M (Y) button pressed (0 9; in P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, raise the flash before using the M (Y) button to choose the flash M (Y) button Command dial mode). Information display A The Built-in Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 202. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function. The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots. The flash can be used again after a short pause. 47