Nikon Coolpix S33, Reference Manual

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Shootin
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Features
You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
Available Flash Modes
Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to
select the flash mode.
•
To cancel, press flexible button 1 (
Q
).
C
The Flash Lamp
•
The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the
shutter-release button halfway.
- On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release
button all the way down.
- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot
images.
- Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken.
•
If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.
C
The Flash Mode Setting
•
The setting may not be changed when using some shooting modes or settings.
•
The setting applied in
A
Point and shoot is saved in the camera’s memory even
after the camera is turned off.
Flash Mode
Enter shooting mode
M
flexible button 2 (
Z
)
M
flexible button 2 (
x
Flash)
w
Auto flash
The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.
y
Flash off
The flash does not fire.
•
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting
in dark surroundings.
x
Always fire flash
The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate)
shadows and backlit subjects.
Auto flash
Flash
Flash off
Always fire flash