Nikon 800 - Manual (Page 12)

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When the mode dial is set to A-REC or M-REC, the current flash
setting can be changed using the
button next to the control
panel. The setting changes each time the button is pressed, cycling
through the different flash modes in the following order:
SLOW
AUTO
Flash status is indicated by the AF/Flash indicator next to the
viewfinder. When the indicator blinks red, the flash is charging. Wait
until the indicator turns green before taking a picture.
Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC): Flash Settings
Tips
When lighting is poor and the flash is set to “Off” ( ) or “Slow Synchro”
(
SLOW
), shutter speed is slowed and photos may be blurred. If possible, use
a tripod when lighting is poor. At shutter speeds of 1 /
4
sec. or slower, noise
in the form of colored dots may appear in the final photograph. At speeds
of
1 /
4
sec., this noise is almost imperceptible, but the amount of noise
increases as shutter speed slows. When the shutter speed is set to 1 /
4
sec.
or slower, shutter speed will be displayed in the LCD monitor in yellow.
Noise can be avoided by using another flash setting.
The built-in flash will automatically be set to “Off” when:
• you use autofocus with a setting of “Infinity” ( )
• you choose a multi-shot setting of “Continuous,” “16-shots,” “VGA
sequence,” or “Ultra high-speed continuous.”
• you use best-shot selection (BSS)
• you use lens converter (LENS) settings
• the AE LOCK option in the M-REC menu is on
When using the flash, be sure the flash window is unobstructed.