Nikon collpix L16 - Manual (Page 39)

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Using the Flash
Basic Photogra
phy and
Playback: Easy Auto Mode
B
The W (Off) Indicator
Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (W):
• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended).
• The E symbol is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken
when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
B
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 W (Off) or zoom in on
the subject.
C
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.
If the battery level is low, monitor turns off and the
flash lamp blinks until the flash is completely charged.
C
The Flash Mode Setting
In any flash mode selected in the shooting mode other than A (auto) mode, switching to another
shooting mode or turning the camera off restores the default flash setting for each shooting mode.
The default setting is U (auto). (except for some scene modes)
C
Red-eye Reduction
The COOLPIX L18/COOLPIX L16 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. Note the following when using red-eye reduction:
• Not recommended for when shutter-release timing is essential.
• It takes a longer time than usual to start the next shooting.
• 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.
Flash lamp