Available flash modes – Nikon Coolpix A300 User Manual

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Shooting Features

Flash Mode

Available Flash Modes

B

Notes About Using the Flash

If you use the flash while the zoom is at the wide-angle position, the image periphery may
appear dark depending on the distance to the subject.

Try moving the zoom slightly toward telephoto to correct the problem.

C

The Flash Mode Setting

The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A57).

The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the

camera is turned off.

C

Red-eye Reduction

If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to
reduce red-eye before the image is saved.
Note the following when shooting:
More time than usual is required to save images.

Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

In rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas of the image.

In these cases, select another flash mode and take the picture again.

U

Auto

The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.

The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the

shooting screen.

V

Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash.

W

Off

The flash does not fire.

We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark

surroundings.

X

Fill flash

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

Y

Slow sync

Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Fill flash
fires to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim lighting.

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