Nikon CoolPix P3 User Manual

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28Basic Photography and PlaybackUsing the FlashThe following five flash modes are available:Red-Eye ReductionPre-flashes are fired several times at low-intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye”. If thecamera detects “red-eye” after a picture is taken, advanced red-eye reduction will further reduce“red-eye” when storing the picture. Using this function, there is slight delay before you can pressthe shutter-release button again for the next shot.Select another flash mode in the following cases:• When quick shutter response is required.• When red-eye reduction does not produce the desired results.• In rare cases when other picture areas may be affected as well as the “red-eye” area.Flash Range• When SENSITIVITY is set to Auto:Zoom out : Approx. 0.4 - 4.0 m (1 ft. 4 in. - 13 ft. 1 in.)Zoom in : Approx. 0.4 - 2.0 m (1 ft. 4 in. - 6 ft. 7 in.)• The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 0.4 m (1 ft. 4 in.).When taking close-ups, check the results after each shot.Mode Description When to usez Auto(default setting)Flash fires automatically whenlighting is poor. Best choice for most situations.AAuto withred-eyereductionPre-flashes are fired severaltimes at low-intensity beforethe main flash to reduce “red-eye”. If “red-eye” is detectedafter a picture is taken, thecamera will correct “red-eye”when storing the picture.• Use for portraits (works bestwhen the subject is withinrange of the flash and look-ing at the pre-flashes).• Not recommended whenquick shutter response isrequired.B Flash Cancel(off)Flash will not fire even whenlight levels are low.Use to capture natural lightingunder dim light or where use ofthe flash is prohibited.CAnytimeFlash(fill flash)Flash fires whenever a picture istaken.Use to lighten dark shadowsand for back-lit subjects.D Slow syncFlash fires automatically and apicture is taken with a slowshutter speed.Use to capture both the subjectand background at night orunder dim light.