Nikon Z 50 Reference Manual

Also see for Z50: User manual with Warranty Manual

486 Technical NotesThe Built-in FlashThe built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of16–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable toentirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due toshadows cast by the lens.• Peripheral illumination may drop at focal lengths under16 mm.• The NIKKOR Z 14–30mm f/4 S casts shadows in photos takenwith the built-in flash at all focal lengths. Other lenses thatrestrict use of the built-in flash are as follows:Lens Minimum shadow-free focal length/minimum shadow-free focus distanceNIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR 16 mm/0.6 m (2 ft)24–50 mm/No vignettingNIKKOR 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 vignettingD Red-Eye ReductionLenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp mayinterfere 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 lightfrom the flash.Shadow Shadow