Nikon S710 - Manual (Page 40)

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Using the Flash
The flash has a range of approx. 0.5-8.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-27 ft.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is approx.
0.8-4.3 m (2 ft. 8 in.-14 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.
D will disappear after a few seconds regardless of the
Photo info option (
A 120).
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
B
Note on Using the Flash
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off).
U
Auto
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.
Flash mode
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