Nikon S6 manual Using the Flash, Mode Description, Flash Lamp

Using the Flash

The fl ash has a range of 0.3–2.6 m (1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3–1.4 m (1 ft.–4 ft. 7 in.). The following fl ash modes are available:

Mode	Description
Auto	Flash fi res automatically when lighting is poor.
Auto with red-	Reduces “red eye” in portraits (see following page).
eye reduction
Flash Cancel (off )	Flash will not fi re even when lighting is poor.
Anytime Flash	Flash fi res whenever picture is taken. Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shad-
(fi ll fl ash)	ows and back-lit subjects.
Slow sync	Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture
	background at night or under dim light.

Basic Photography and Playback

1	Flash	2	Flash
		Confirm
			Confirm
	Display flash-mode menu.		Highlight mode.
3		Make selection (to exit without changing
		mode, wait five seconds). Selection is shown

by icon in display. Selection for mode is stored in memory even when camera is off.

The Flash Lamp

The fl ash lamp shows fl ash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

•On (red): Flash will fi re when picture is taken

•Blinks red: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

•Off: Flash off or not required.

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