Nikon COOLPIX-S8100 - Manual (Page 43)

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Using the Flash
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: A
(Auto)
M
o
de
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press the rotary multi selector m (flash mode).
The flash mode menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the
desired mode and press the k button.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed.
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a
few seconds, regardless of
Photo info settings (A 164).
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Flash mode
3 5 3 5
B
Notes on Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Dim
• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set
Vibration
reduction (A 166) to Off in setup menu (A 157) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
• E may be displayed in the shooting screen. When E is displayed, ISO sensitivity is
automatically increased.
• The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim
lighting. More time than usual is required to save images to which noise reduction is applied.
B
Note on the Flash
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images.
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off).