Nikon Z 50 Reference Manual - Page 514

The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 16-300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens. • Peripheral illumination may drop at focal lengths under 16 mm. • The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S casts shadows in photos taken with the built-in flash at all focal lengths. Other lenses that restrict use of the built-in flash are as follows: Lens Minimum shadow-free focal length/ minimum shadow-free focus distance NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 16 mm/0.6 m (2 ft) 24-50 mm/No vignetting NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 70 mm/1 m (3 ft 4 in.) NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR 50 mm/1 m (3 ft 4 in.) 70 mm/0.8 m (2 ft 8 in.) 100-250 mm/No vignetting D Red-Eye Reduction Lenses that block the subject's view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. A More on the Built-in Flash • The built-in flash has a minimum range of about 0.6 m (2 ft). • Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. Note: Shadows appear in photographs when the lens blocks the light from the flash. Shadow 486 Technical Notes Shadow