Nikon L1 - Manual (Page 24)

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Basic Phot
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Using the Flash
The fl ash has a range of 0.5–3.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.–11 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed
all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.5–2 m (1 ft. 8 in.–6 ft. 7 in.). The
following fl ash modes are available:
Mode Description
AUTO Auto Flash fi res automatically when lighting is poor.
Auto with red-
eye reduction
Reduces “red eye” in portraits (see below).
Off Flash will not fi re even when lighting is poor.
Fill fl ash
Flash fi res whenever picture is taken. Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate)
shadows and back-lit subjects.
Slow sync
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to cap-
ture background at night or under dim light.
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AUTO AUTO AUTO
Flash
:Confirm :Confirm :Confirm
Highlight mode.
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Make selection (to exit without chang-
ing mode, wait two seconds). Selection is
shown by icon at bottom of display. Selec-
tion for
mode is stored in memory even
when camera is off .
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AUTO AUTO AUTO
Flash
:Confirm :Confirm :Confirm
Display options.
The fl ash lamp shows fl ash status when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
• On: Flash will fi re when picture is taken
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.
• Off : Flash will not fi re when picture is taken.
The Flash Lamp
The camera uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the sub-
ject’s pupils to contract before the fl ash fi res. If the camera still detects red-eye, it will pro-
cess the image to further its eff ects (this may slightly increase the time needed to record
the picture). This mode is not recommended where a quick shutter response is required;
if the desired results are not achieved, try again at a diff erent fl ash setting.
Red-eye Reduction