Guide number (GN)

Richtgetal (GN) · Light

A number indicating the maximum power of a flash unit, expressed in metres at ISO 100.

The guide number tells you how far the light reaches: GN = distance × f-number. A flash with GN 60 correctly exposes a subject at 6 metres at f/10. The higher the guide number, the more powerful the flash. External speedlights have higher guide numbers than built-in flashes.

Tools that help with this:

Golden Hour & Blue Hour Indicative Light Meter

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