**Fill Light vs. Flash**
LED light boards are commonly referred to as LED fill lights. As the name suggests, their primary function is to "fill in" light rather than act as the main light source. Fill light is used to supplement the lighting in a scene, especially when the main light (such as backlight) makes certain areas too dark. For example, when photographing a subject with strong backlighting, the face might appear underexposed. A fill light helps to balance the exposure by adding some illumination to the subject’s face.
The main light source, on the other hand, is the primary illumination that defines the overall lighting of the scene. It sets the mood and direction of light. Fill light works in conjunction with the main light to reduce shadows and improve detail in darker areas.
LED fill lights are widely used in camera phones and digital camcorders due to their low power consumption and high brightness. However, compared to real flashes, LEDs are much less powerful, which limits their use to only filling in shadows rather than being a primary light source. Some smartphones now come with xenon flashes, like the Sony Ericsson K790c, which provide a more intense light than standard LED fill lights. But unlike LEDs, xenon flashes cannot be used as a flashlight for general illumination.
Xenon flashes, also known as high-intensity gas discharge flashes, work by using a xenon bulb filled with a special helium gas. When triggered, the camera's system charges a capacitor to over 20,000 volts through a transformer. This high voltage causes the gas inside the bulb to ionize, creating a bright arc that emits light with a color temperature of around 6000K–10000K, giving it a crisp white or slightly blue tone.
When the shutter is pressed, the camera sends a signal to the CPU, which then triggers the flash circuit. The transistor is activated, allowing the capacitor to discharge through the transformer, generating a high voltage of nearly 4000 volts. This voltage excites the xenon gas, causing it to emit a burst of light that lasts just a fraction of a second.
Early flash lamps had very limited lifespans—some could only fire once. While industry standards claimed a life of 10,000 flashes, the actual lifespan was often shorter. Modern technology has improved the durability of flash units, making them more reliable and longer-lasting.
LED flashes work differently. Instead of relying on gas discharge, they use a PN junction where electrons transition between energy levels to produce light. This process is more efficient and allows LEDs to have a much longer lifespan. High-quality LEDs can last up to 100,000 hours at rated power. However, if a phone uses an LED at a current higher than its rated limit, the lifespan can drop dramatically, sometimes to just hundreds or even thousands of hours.
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