Nikon COOLPIX 5200, 13311 When Lighting Is Poor Using the Flash, Mode How it works When to use it

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When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash

The following five flash modes are available:

Mode	How it works	When to use it
	Flash fires when light-	Best choice in most situations.
Auto	ing is poor.
	Pre flash is used before
	the main flash fires to	Use for portraits (works best
	reduce “red-eye.” If
		when subject is well within range
	“red-eye” is detected
Auto with red-		of flash and looking at pre-flash).
eye reduction	after an image is taken,	Not recommended when quick
	the camera will correct	shutter response is required.
	“red-eye” when stor-
	ing the picture.
		Use to capture natural lighting
	Flash will not fire even	under dim light or where use of
Flash Cancel		flash is prohibited. If		(camera
	when lighting is poor.
(off)		shake) icon appears, care should
		be taken to avoid blurring.
Anytime Flash	Flash fires whenever	Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shad-
	picture is taken.	ows and back-lit subjects.
(fill flash)
		Use to capture both subject and
	Auto flash combined	background at night or under
Slow sync	with slow shutter	dim light. If	(camera shake)
	speeds.	icon appears, care should be
		taken to avoid blurring.

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 Sen- sitivity.

Close-Ups

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.

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