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Using the basic shooting functions, Flash mode, M flash mode – Nikon S4100 User Manual

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Using the Basic Shooting Functions

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Flash Mode

Flash mode can be selected to suit the shooting conditions.
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 0.5–2.2 m
(1 ft. 8 in.–7 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

Setting the Flash Mode

1

Tap the left tab to display the setting controls
(

A 14) and tap the flash mode icon.

2

Tap the desired flash mode icon.

Tap J to return to the previous screen.

To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap
the tab again.

a

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

b

Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (

A 35).

c

Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

X

Fill flash

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

d

Slow sync

a (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

Auto