A hot shoe flash is a removable flash that is mounted on a camera's hot shoe.
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What should I pay attention to when buying a second hand flash?
I am planning on buying a second hand ETTL flash for my Canon 550D.
What are things I should pay close attention to when buying a second hand flash?
For example: is there a parameter, comparable to ...
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What are the most important features to look for in a low budget hotshoe flash and why?
When trying to get started with flash photography, there are a lot of new options, features and techniques that a photographer gets thrown in to. When starting on a budget, what features will give a ...
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Why isn't my camera's internal light meter adjusting for my external flash?
I have a Canon T3 / 1100D and I just bought a Neewer TT560 Speedlite external flash which connects to my camera's hot shoe. The camera's light meter adjusts appropriately when the internal flash is ...
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What external flash trigger voltage is safe for the Sony NEX?
I have an NEX-6 and I wanted to use an external flash connected to the hot shoe. I have a canon speed light 580EX
I was told I may need to watch out for the different voltages, as the flash may ...
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Will a Keystone KE-3800 flash unit damage a new DSLR? [duplicate]
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Can using an old flash damage a new DSLR?
I was wondering if an old flash (specifically "keystone ke-3800", which I haven't been able to find in Google) will work on my ...
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What is the most effective way to get soft light from hotshoe flash indoors?
I'm thinking of getting a flash for better indoor pictures. I was looking at the 430EX Speedlite as a good unit in budget, but still having lots of capability.
How do I use this most effectively ...
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Why won't my Canon Speedlite 430EX II AF Assist come on?
I just purchased the Canon Speedlite 430EX II and for the life of me I can't get the AF Assist light to come on! I shoot in manual on my 5D Mark II, and I have set the flash on ETTL. The guide says ...
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Should my flash zoom match my lens focal length or its 35mm equivalent?
I have a camera with an APS-C sized sensor. Should my flash zoom match my lens's actual focal length or its 35mm equivalent?
I am hoping that someone can shed some scientific light to this matter.
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Is the HF-DC1 flash light a good choice for my Canon EOS 400D?
I want to buy an external flash light for my Canon EOS 400D.
Is HF-DC1 good enough or is it designed for more compact cameras?
Any suggestion on alternatives?
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How can I optimise the lifetime of a Nikon speedlight?
I have an SB-800. It's the newest Nikon strobe that will work with my F5. My F5 will probably outlast me (it probably has another 100,000 shutter actuations in it and I use less than 10 rolls a ...
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How to verify that Nikon SB-28DX AF-assist is working?
I have a Nikon SB-28DX which I am using with an F5. I understand from the instructions how to turn the AF-assist illuminator off. But, how do I verify that it's working? Does it still work with ...
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Can using an old flash damage a new DSLR?
I have been using my dad's old Metz mecablitz 18 B1 flash for a while with my Canon 7D and had no trouble with it, but just received some advice from a friend that using old flashes can fry the ...
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How do I compare the output of an LED panel with that of a flash?
How do I compare the output of an LED panel with that of a conventional hotshoe flash?
I haven't been paying attention to the LED panels, but they've been on the market long enough so that I'm ...
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What will I gain for the higher price of SB-600 vs SB-400 on a Nikon D90?
I have a Nikon D-90 and I am an non-professional photographer doing kids photography indoors, and family pictures while travelling with family.
I have the following:
18-105mm VR – Kit Lens with ...
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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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Cons of using a manual flash on-camera as well?
Can we use a manual mode flash (specifically the Lumopro LP 160) On-Camera as well ? What are the cons of this ?
The only one I can think of is no TTL support.
Note : I will be using this with a ...
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How can I get proper flash exposure in AV mode without using ETTL?
I have a Canon 5D Mark II and normally shoot with natural light (I try to stay away from flash). However, I am taking on more situations where I need to use my hotshoe flash (Canon Speedlite 580 EX ...
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Does a flash work well with regular alkaline batteries?
In doing research prior to purchasing my first flash for my DSLR system I have come across a wealth of information, including this post that outlined many great points in selecting the best ...
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What third party Speedlites work best with Canon?
I am currently picking out a flash (speedlite) for Canon XSI. There is a number of third party flashes available from manufacturers other than Canon. They all claim to be Canon compatible but I have ...
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How do I start using a hotshoe flash?
I've just been given a Sigma EF-500 DG ST flash unit. I've not really had much experience using flash. How can I get started? Are there any good learning resources?
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What flash options are there for the Pentax system?
I am a relative newcomer to the photography world and am slowly building up a set of gear based around my Pentax K-x. Next on my list of priorities is a flash. As I have virtually no experience in ...
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Why do hotshoe flashes use fresnel lens, but studio strobes do not?
I notice that hotshoe flashes (e.g. Nikon SB-800) typically have a Fresnel lens system to focus the light, but studio strobes (e.g. Photogenic Powerlight 1250) do not. What's up with that?
