Nikon L14 - Manual (Page 38)

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Basic Photogra
phy and
Playback: Easy Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.5-4.0 m (19.7 in.-13 ft. 1.5 in.) when the camera is zoomed
out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-2.0 m (19.7
in.-6 ft. 6.7 in.).
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
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits ( A 27).
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 backlit
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.
Flash mode
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