Nikon Coolpix L120 - Manual (Page 40)

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Using the Flash
In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take pictures with flash by
raising the flash.
• The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.) at the maximum
wide-angle position, and about 1.5 to 3.0 m (5 ft. to 9 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum
telephoto zoom position.
• If the flash is raised when using easy auto mode (A 20), the camera
automatically sets a flash mode according to the determined scene mode.
When the flash is lowered, the flash setting changes to off and W is displayed at
the top of the monitor.
Selecting a Flash Mode
When using auto mode ( A 50), certain scene modes (A 35), or smart portrait
mode (
A 46), the following flash modes are available.
U Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (
A 30).
W Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit
subjects.
Y Slow sync
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Suited to evening and night
portraits that include background scenery.
Flash illuminates main subject; Slow shutter speeds are used to capture background
at night or under dim light.