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Why am I limited to 1/100th of a second or slower with 5D Mark II, 600EX-RT, and ST-E3-RT?
I'm fairly new to using flash in my photography, so I'm a bit of a beginner when it comes to the finer points.
I have an ST-E3-RT transmitter on my 5D Mark II, and a 600EX-RT Speedlite set as a ...
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What is the best strobe kit/brand for high speed photography?
I will be planning on doing some more indoor studio shots of motion/fast speed photography and curious on what would be your choice for this kind of project? I am familiar with Bowens, Elinchrom, ...
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What kind of batteries will provide the fastest recharge/recycle time for a flash unit like the 430EX II?
I have gotten deep into bird photography this year, and have put a lot of time and effort into learning the tricks of the trade. My latest endeavors are into bird/bif flash photography. I own a Canon ...
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How do I lengthen shutter speed with out washing out the picture?
I read this question, and I tried some long exposure shots myself. Every one of my shots though, is washed out. How do I achieve a long shutter speed while keeping the lighting looking natural?
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What camera has the highest number of frames per second?
This is not meant to have any opinions; simply number-to-number comparison.
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What does it mean to “kill the ambient”?
I have heard of a technique called "killing the ambient" in flash photography. What does it mean and how do I do it? This similar existing post I believe is separate enough to warrant this question - ...
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How does the power of a flash relate to the duration of the flash pulse?
Specifically for my Nikon SB-700, but also for flashes in general — how does the power setting relate to the duration of the pulse? Basically, is the power normally controlled by cutting down on the ...
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What would be the fastest memory card for a D5000 that is worth buying?
I own a D5000 and I wonder what memory card to buy for it. I will keep the kit 4GB and downgrade it to "backup" card probably (I will keep it always on me).
Considering a RAW image (I shoot RAW ...
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What features would you focus on in a point and shoot camera for sports photography?
I know that "point and shoot" does not belong in the same sentence as "sports photography". But if you only have $200-300 in your pocket and a need to photograph indoors martial arts competition, e.g. ...
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How does one photograph a car race?
I have an opportunity to attend a Grand Prix later this summer, and am looking for some tips and advice on how to capture the action with my DSLR. I know little about racing, so this will be a unique ...
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How to take fast-shutter-speed photos that aren't dark?
I was taking pictures of some water splashes. I knew I needed a fast shutter speed to make them look frozen in time.
I have not used manual mode yet. I use the settings where I can pick the shutter ...
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How can I reduce “ghost images” of water droplets?
I am interested in taking the photo of spray of droplets. I also want to measure their size. I have captured a streak-type image of each and every water droplet coming from the nozzle.
If you observe ...
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How do I trigger the flash in a way that takes luck out of high-speed photography?
I've tinkered with a bit of high speed photography (catching a water drop with low power flash in a dark room) and had success, but mostly through the volume of trials.
I've got a shot in mind (I'd ...
