Nikon CoolPix 990 Manual

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Basic Photography: Using the Flash31For more information on:Initial zoom positionDigital zoom settingsZoom apertureMeteringFocus area selectionImage adjustmentDigital zoomIn digital zoom, image data from the CCD are processed digitally, enlargingthe center portion of the image to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom,digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the photo-graph. Instead, details visible at maximum zoom are enlarged, producing aslightly “grainy” image. Because only the center portion of the image ap-pears in the final photograph, center-weighted metering is used, and thecenter focus area is automatically selected.Digital zoom can not be used when Black & White is chosen in theM-REC IMAGE ADJUSTMENT sub-menu.The effects of digital zoom are not visible in the viewfinder. Digital zoomis only available when the LCD monitor is on or the camera is connectedto a television set.Using the FlashThe flash settings can be changed in A-REC and M-REC modesusing the button.P 1/601/60 F 2.72.7 NORMALNORMAL[ 1010]Confirm flash setting incontrol panel or LCDmonitor (setting notdisplayed in monitorwhen flash set to “auto”)PressFlash fires whenlighting is poorAuto Best for general useFlash will not fireeven when lightingis poorUse where flash is prohib-ited or to capture naturallighting under dim light(use of tripod advisedwhen lighting is poor)FlashCancel (off)How it worksSetting When to use itThe following flash settings are available: