Nikon 2500 Flash Photography The Button, Flash-Ready Light, Mode How it works When to use it

AUTO

Flash Photography: The Button

In mode, the button controls the flash. Four flash modes are available (restrictions may apply in scene mode; 36):

Mode	How it works		When to use it
AUTO	Flash	fires when	Best choice in most circumstances.
Auto	lighting is poor.
	Pre-flash fires be-		Use for portraits (works best when sub-
	fore	main flash.	jects are well within range of flash and
	This	causes sub-	looking at pre-flash). Because a slight
Auto with	jects’ pupils to con-		delay occurs after the shutter-release
	tract before photo		button is fully pressed to allow the pre-
red-eye
	is taken, minimizing		flash to take effect, this setting is not
reduction
	“red-eye” effect		recommended with erratically-moving
	caused by flash re-		subjects or in other situations in which
	flecting from retina.		you want the camera to react quickly.
			Use when subject is outside range of
	Flash will not fire		flash, to capture natural lighting under
Flash Cancel	even when lighting		dim light, or where use of a flash is pro-
(off)	is poor.		hibited. Use of a tripod is recommend-
			ed to prevent blurring.
Anytime Flash	Flash fires whenev-		Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and
	er picture is taken.		back-lit subjects.
(fill flash)

Taking Pictures

—Beyond Point-and -Shoot

The Flash-Ready Light

A short pause is required between exposures for the flash system to charge. If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the flash is charging, the flash-ready light under the monitor will flicker. Remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.

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