The Built-in Flash

Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The camera offers a choice of flash modes; choose a mode according to light- ing conditions and your creative intent. The built-in flash is avail- able in the following shooting modes:

❚❚Auto Pop-up Modes

In C (auto) and in night portrait, backlighting, soft, miniature effect, and selective color w (creative) modes, the flash will pop-up automatically and fire when required.

1 Choose a flash mode (0 73).

2 Take pictures.

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The flash will pop up and fire as required. In night portrait (0 35) and (if HDR is off ) in back lighting (0 42) mode, the flash will pop up and fire with every shot.

❚❚Manual Pop-up Modes

When P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised.

1 Raise the flash.

Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.

2 Choose a flash mode (0 73).

3 Take pictures.

The flash will fire with every shot. To Flash pop-up button disable the flash, press it gently down-

ward until it latches (0 75).

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Nikon S1 White, 27631, 27619 Built-in Flash, Auto Pop-up Modes, Choose a flash mode 0 Take pictures, Manual Pop-up Modes