Nikon Coolpix P50 - Manual (Page 38)

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Using the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.5-5.9 m (1 ft. 7.6 in.-19 ft. 4.2 in.) when the camera
is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is
about 0.5-2.8 m (1 ft. 7.6 in.-9 ft. 2.2 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 27).
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 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.
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