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Available flash modes – Nikon S1200PJ User Manual

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

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Available Flash Modes

C

The Flash Mode Setting

The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.

- See “Default Settings” (

A 59).

- “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (

A 53).

Some flash settings cannot be used with other functions. See “Features That Cannot Be Applied

Simultaneously (

A 63) for more information.

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

camera is turned off.

C

Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).

To reduce red-eye, a series of low-intensity pre-flashes fire before the main flash. In addition, if the
camera detects red-eye when a picture is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye
before the picture is saved.

Note the following when shooting:

Due to the pre-flashes, there is a longer than usual interval between the time the shutter-release

button is pressed and the time the shutter is released.

More time than usual is required to record pictures.
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction

processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.

U

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.

V

Auto with red-eye reduction

Suited to pictures of people. This option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon that
caused by the use of flash.

W

Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim
lighting.

X

Fill flash

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

Y

Slow sync

Auto flash mode 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.