Using the Flash

jNote on Using the Flash

When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to B (Off) or zoom in on the subject.

kWhen Lighting is Poor

When lighting is poor and the flash is off (B), the y or W icon may appear on the monitor. Note the following.

•Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (rec- ommended).

•The W icon is displayed when the camera increases sensitiv- ity from the normal sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speeds. The picture taken when the W icon is displayed may be slightly mottled.

•If the warning at right is displayed after a picture is taken, the picture may be blurred. Select [No] to exit without recording the picture.

•The camera may process pictures to reduce noise, which makes recording time increase.

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Picture is blurred. save picture?

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Yes

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kThe AF-assist Illuminator

If lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a maximum range of about

1.9m/6 ft. 3 in. (t) to 1.1 m/3 ft. 7 in. (v). The AF-assist illuminator is not available in some modes (c 32-43) and can also be turned off manually (c 103), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.

kThe Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shut- ter-release button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

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

•Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken. k Red-Eye Reduction

L (Auto) Mode

•The COOLPIX S9 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera detects “red-eye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release but- ton operates normally to take another picture.

•Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results. In some rare cases, other por- tions of pictures may be affected. Should this occur, choose another flash mode and try again. 29

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