Using the Built-in Flash

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash

A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash is not sufficient.

Built-in flash guide number
Sensitivity

Built-in flash guide number

 

 

ISO 200

15.6

 

 

ISO 400

22

 

 

ISO 800

31

 

 

ISO 1600

44

 

 

ISO 3200

62

 

 

Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value

The following equation calculates the distance of the flash for aperture values. Maximum flash distance L1 = Guide number ÷ Selected aperture Minimum flash distance L2 = Maximum flash distance L1 ÷ 5*

*The value 5 used in the formula above is a fixed value which applies only when using the built-in flash alone.

Example)

When sensitivity is [ISO 200] and aperture value is F4 L1 = 15.6 ÷ 4 = approx. 3.9 (m)

L2 = 3.9 ÷ 5 = approx. 0.8 (m)Therefore, the flash can be used in a range of about 0.8 m to 3.9 m.

The flash cannot be used when the distance is less than 0.7 m. When the flash is used at closer than

0.7m, it causes vignetting in the picture corners, light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be over-exposed.

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