Nikon S3100 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Using the Flash
The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions.
• When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5–4.5 m (1 ft. 
8 in.–14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5–2.2 m 
(1 ft. 8 in.–7 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press the multi selector 
m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2
Press the multi selector 
H or I to choose the 
desired flash mode and press the 
k button.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the 
top of the monitor.
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a 
few seconds, regardless of 
Photo info settings (A 141).
If a setting is not applied by pressing the 
k button 
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
U
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
V
Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (
W
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.
X
Fill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and 
backlit subjects.
Y
Slow sync
U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture 
background at night or under dim lighting.
Flash mode
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