Nikon 1 J3, Reference Manual

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Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is
poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The camera
offers a choice of flash modes; choose a mode according to light-
ing conditions and your creative intent. The built-in flash is avail-
able in the following shooting modes:
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Auto Pop-up Modes
In C (auto) and in night portrait, backlighting, soft, miniature
effect, and selective color w (creative) modes, the flash will
pop-up automatically and fire when required.
1 Choose a flash mode (
0
73).
2 Take pictures.
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Manual Pop-up Modes
When P , S , A , or M is selected in w (creative) mode, the flash
must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised.
1 Raise the flash.
The Built-in Flash
The flash will pop up and
fire as required. In night
portrait (
0
33) and (if HDR
i s o f f ) i n b a c k l i g h t i n g
(
0 40) mode, the flash will
pop up and fire with every
shot.
Press the flash pop-up button to raise
the flash.
2
Choose a flash mode ( 0 73).
3 Take pictures.
The flash will fire with every shot. To
disable the flash, press it gently down-
ward until it latches (
0 75).
Flash pop-up button