Nikon Coolpix S4 User Manual
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More on Photography
More on Photography
Using the Flash
The following fl ash modes are available:
Mode
How it works
When to use it
AUTO
Auto
Flash fi res when lighting is
poor.
poor.
Best choice in most situations.
Auto with
red-eye
reduction
Flash fi res several times at low
intensity before main fl ash;
pictures are further processed
to reduce red-eye if required
(
intensity before main fl ash;
pictures are further processed
to reduce red-eye if required
(
18).
Use to reduce “red-eye” in portraits.
Works best when subject looks directly
at low-intensity fl ashes. Not recom-
mended when quick shutter response
is required.
at low-intensity fl ashes. Not recom-
mended when quick shutter response
is required.
Flash Cancel
(off)
Flash will not fi re even when
lighting is poor.
lighting is poor.
Use to capture natural lighting under
dim light or where use of fl ash is prohib-
ited. If (camera shake) icon appears,
care should be taken to avoid blurring.
dim light or where use of fl ash is prohib-
ited. If (camera shake) icon appears,
care should be taken to avoid blurring.
Anytime Flash
( fi ll fl ash)
Flash fi res whenever picture
is taken.
is taken.
Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
back-lit subjects.
Slow sync
Auto fl ash combined with slow
shutter speeds.
shutter speeds.
Use to capture both subject and back-
ground at night or under dim light.
ground at night or under dim light.
3
Exit menu (to exit without changing
mode, wait two seconds). Selection is
shown by icon at bottom of display.
mode, wait two seconds). Selection is
shown by icon at bottom of display.
1
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Flash
:Confirm
:Confirm
:Confirm
Display fl ash-mode menu.
2
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Flash
:Confirm
:Confirm
:Confirm
Highlight mode.
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