North Star S510 user manual Using the Flash, W Off Indicator, Flash Lamp, Flash Mode Setting

Using the Flash

BThe W (Off) Indicator

Turn vibration reduction (A 107) [Off] when using a tripod. Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is [OFF] (W):

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

•The Eis displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when Eis displayed may be slightly mottled.

BNote 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 W (Off) or zoom in on the subject.

CThe Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the

shutter-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. If remaining battery level is low after using the

flash to shoot, the monitor will turn off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash has finished charging.

CThe Flash Mode Setting

The default setting is U (auto) (except for some modes in scene mode).

When flash mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off enables the default flash setting for all modes.

CRed-eye Reduction

The COOLPIX S510 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 button operates normally to take another picture. Note the following when using red-eye reduction:

•Not recommended when shutter-release timing is essential.

•Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.

•In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected.

Use flash modes other than auto with red-eye reduction in above cases.

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

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