Nikon COOLPIX AW1100, Quick Start Manual

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Shoot
ing Features
Available Flash Modes
C
Flash Mode Setting
• The setting varies with shooting mode. See “Available Functions” (
A
49) and “List of the Default
Settings” (
A
55) for more information.
• Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features Not
Available in Combination” (
A
60) for more information.
• The changed flash mode setting applied in
A
(auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even
after the camera is turned off.
C
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”) .
Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect.
If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes
the image before it is recorded.
Note the following when taking pictures:
• Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is
pressed and when the picture is shot.
• The time required to save the picture increases slightly.
• Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye
reduction processing. In these cases, choose another mode and try again.
U Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
V Auto with red-eye reduction
Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (
A
51).
W Off
Flash does not fire.
X Fill flash
The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to
“fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
Y Slow sync
Auto flash is combined with a slow shutter speed.
Suitable for portraits of human subjects shot at night or under dim light. Flash
illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background.