Nikon COOLPIX5900, 7900 manual Flash Range, Using the Built-In Speedlight, Flash Mode Selection

Flash Range

•Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the flash has a range of approx. 0.3 - 4.5 m/1' - 14'8". When the camera is zoomed all the way in, the flash has a range of approx. 0.3 - 3.5 m/1' - 11'5" with Auto in Sensitivity.

•The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (1'). When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.

Selecting Flash Mode While Displaying Focus Area Selection Guide

When AF area mode ( 98) is set to guide is displayed in the monitor, press the Flash mode.

The (Camera Shake) Icon

Manual ( 100) and focus area selection to hide focus area selection guide and select

When lighting is poor and the Flash is off ( ), shutter speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred. If the shutter speed re-

quired for exposure is very slow, a (camera shake) warning will appear in the monitor. Use of a tripod or support is recom- mended.

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Using the Built-In Speedlight

Light from the flash reflected from particles of dust or other matter in the air may ap- pear in pictures as bright specks. If this occurs, turn the Flash off or zoom in and try again.

Flash Mode Selection

Flash mode is not available in the following cases:

•Continuous is set to Continuous, 5 shot buffer or Multi-shot 16.

•BSS is set to On.

•Auto bracketing is set to On.

•Taking a picture in some assist modes ( 30 - 35) or scene modes ( 36 - 41).

Red-Eye Reduction

The “Red-eye reduction” flash function of the E7900/E5900 uses an advanced red-eye reduction method. Several pre-flashes are fired before the main flash fires to reduce “red-eye.” In addition to this function, if “red-eye” is detected the camera will auto- matically correct it when storing the picture (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). Using this func- tion there is slight delay before you can press the shutter release again for the next shot. Depending on the situation, red-eye reduction may not always produce the de- sired results. In some rare cases, other picture areas may be affected as well as the “red- eye” area. In this case, choose another flash mode and try again.

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