Using the flash, Setting the flash mode, A 30) me – Nikon Coolpix S3000 User Manual

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Using the Flash

When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-
14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5-2.4 m (1 ft.
8 in.-7 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

Setting the Flash Mode

1

Press the multi selector

m (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2

Press the multi selector

H or I to choose the

desired flash mode and press the

k button.

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 a
few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (

A 132).

If a setting is not applied by pressing the

k button

within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

U

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

V

Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (

A 31).

W

Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.

X

Fill flash

Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
backlit subjects.

Y

Slow sync

U (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.

Flash mode

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