Nikon P5100 - Manual (Page 44)

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Using the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.3-8 m (1-26 ft. 2.9 in.) when the camera is zoomed
out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.3-4 m
(1-13 ft. 1.5 in.) (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 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 is only displayed for
five seconds.
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 31).
W Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is shot. 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.
Z
Rear-curtain sync
Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating effect of a stream of light behind
moving subjects.
Flash mode
U U
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
X X A