Nikon Coolpix S600 - Manual (Page 40)

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Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.5-6.5 m (1.6-21.3 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all
the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-3.0 m (1.6-9.8 ft.)
(when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press
m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
desired flash mode and press
k.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
When U (auto) is applied, D will disappear after a
few seconds regardless of the monitor settings (
A 101).
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
U Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode)
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits ( A 29).
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
U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
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Flash mode