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Why doesn't a shutter speed of ¹⁄₂₅₀th freeze motion when a flash of that duration does?
This question connects with my previous question: Why do cameras that film with high FPS rates cost a lot?
I just read that a normal flash illuminates a scene within a 1/250th of a second. (A flash ...
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Can I trigger the RF-603 (and thus, flash), via PC/other cable?
Just to let you know, I am only a beginner in flash photography, and DSLR photography as well in fact, and am interested in buying a YN-560 III flash, and a pair of RF-603s.
I would like to be able ...
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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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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 ...