Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

1 Tap the flash mode icon.

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Shooting

2Tap the desired flash mode icon.

See “Available Flash Modes” (A59) for more information.

Tap J to return to the shooting screen without changing the setting.

 

Flash mode

 

Auto

Auto with red-

Off

eye reduction

 

 

Fill flash

Slow sync

 

Features

B The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter-release button halfway.

- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-release button all the way down.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.

- Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.

If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off in order to save power while the flash is charging.

C Effective Range of the Flash

When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5 to 6.2 m (1 ft 8 in. to 20 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.2 to 2.9 m (4 ft to 9 ft 6 in.) at the maximum

58telephoto zoom position.

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Nikon S6400 manual Using the Flash Flash Modes, Tap the flash mode icon, Tap the desired flash mode icon, Flash Lamp