Nikon 25586 - Coolpix L15 8MP Digital Camera, User Manual

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Basic Photogra
phy and
Playback: Easy Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.5-6.3 m (19.7 in.-20 ft. 8.0 in.) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-
3.7 m (19.7 in.-12 ft. 1.7 in.).
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press
m
(flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose the desired
flash mode and press
k
.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
When
U
(auto) is applied,
D
is only displayed for
five seconds.
If a setting is not applied by pressing
k
within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
U
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (
A
27).
W
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit
subjects.
Y
Slow sync
U
(auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background at night or under dim light.
Flash mode
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