OT: Re: PHOTO: wind
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- Subject: OT: Re: PHOTO: wind
- From: G* S* <g*@loop.com>
- Date: Sat, 17 May 1997 11:55:22 -0600 (MDT)
Paul Richardson wrote:
>
> Albert F. Limberg wrote:
> >
> > Another approach to moving photo targets is to use an electronic flash
> >
> > The effective shutter speed for even the least expensive unit is in the
> > neighborhood of 1/1000th of a second.
>
> I once tried using handheld flash on flowers and not being very impressed
> with the results repeated the photos with cameron tripod. The difference
> in definition was staggering. The flash might stop wind movement but
> camera shake is another matter.
It should make a big difference whether the camera has a
focal plane shutter or an in-lens shutter. The former
will require a longer exposure for electronic flash
pictures, letting in more ambient light and blurr.
Gerry
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