Nikon CoolPix S52 User Manual

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31Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeB Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects ofcamera shake. Turn vibration reduction (A 105) off when using a tripod.• The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures takenwhen E is displayed may be slightly mottled.• When E is displayed and higher sensitivity is applied, noise reduction may be automaticallyapplied as pictures taken are recorded; results in increased recording times.B Note on Using the FlashWhen using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air mayappear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash mode to W (Off) or zoomin on the subject.C The Flash Indicator and Flash LampThe flash indicator and flash lamp indicate flash statuswhen the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and tryagain.• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.If the battery is low after pictures are taken using theflash, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off,and the flash lamp will blink until the flash is fullycharged.C The Flash Mode SettingThe default setting is U (auto), except in some scene modes and one-touch portrait mode.If the flash mode is adjusted in any scene mode or one-touch portrait mode, the setting reverts tothe default setting whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.C Red-Eye ReductionThis camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires repeatedly atlow intensity before the main flash, reducing red-eye. The camera then analyzes the picture; if red-eye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture issaved. Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed andthe picture being shot, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required.The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reductionmay not produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject tored-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose anothermode and try again.