Digital Camera Features

How Auto Flash Works

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Auto flash is designed to automatically fire the flash when there is not enough light to get a good exposure. The first thing you need to determine is your unit’s flash range… which is the minimum and maximum distances that the flash is effective.

As light travels it spreads out so the amount of light that actually strikes the subject decreases as the subject gets further away. Also, if the flash is too close to the subject you may get overexposure.

It is a good exercise to photograph a subject at various distances from the camera using the auto flash to see for yourself the best range for your specific flash…

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