Nikon Coolpix A300 - Manual (Page 62)

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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.