31Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto ModeC The Flash Mode SettingThe default setting of flash mode depends on the shooting mode.• G (easy auto) mode: U Auto• Scene mode: The default setting depends on the scene menu (A 35).• F (smart portrait) mode: U Auto• d (sport continuous) mode: W Off (locked)• A (auto) mode: U AutoFlash cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set atthe Same Time (A 58)When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode (A 48), the changed flash setting is saved even if thecamera is turned off.C Red-eye ReductionThis camera is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system.Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce the effects of red-eye.If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fixprocesses the image before it is saved.Note the following when using red-eye reduction:• Because pre-flashes are fired before the picture is taken, there is a slight lag between when theshutter-release button is pressed and when the picture is shot.• The time required to save images increases slightly.• Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.• In some rare cases, other portions of images may be affected. Use flash modes other than auto
