Nikon S800c - Manual (Page 67)

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Basic Shooting Settings
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Available Flash Modes
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Flash Mode Setting
• The flash mode setting varies depending on the shooting mode.
See “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” ( A43) for more information.
See “Default Settings” ( A50) for more information.
• Some of these settings may not be available with certain functions. See “Functions That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously” ( A55) for more information.
• The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode (A31) is saved in the camera’s memory even
after the camera is turned off.
C
Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). To reduce red-eye, a series
of low-intensity pre-flashes fire before the main flash. In addition, if the camera detects red-eye when
an image is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note
the following when shooting:
• Due to the pre-flashes, there is a longer than usual interval between the time the shutter-release
button is pressed and the time the shutter is released.
• More time than usual is required to record images.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction
processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.
a
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
b
Auto with red-eye reduction
Suited to images of people. This option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon that
caused by the use of flash.
W Off
Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor. We recommend using a tripod to
stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.
X Fill flash
Flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
d
Slow sync
a (auto) 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 lighting.