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Flash is a device which provides additional light to a scene. It can be used to help fill in a dark area of a photo, to provide light if there isn't sufficient light to begin with, or it can help to improve the composition of a particular photo, by creating your own source of light.

A photographic flash is a device which provides additional light to a scene. It can be used to help fill in a dark area of a photo, to provide light if there isn't sufficient light to begin with, or it can help to improve the composition of a particular photo, by creating your own source of light.

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Why do flashes make a whistling sound when recycling?

When recycling, some flashes make a whistling sound, going from low to high frequency for a few seconds. After a more intensive flash, the sound is more intense as well. What is the source of this whistling?
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How to explain to your client that a camera flash does no harm to infant?

Firstly, it is pretty definitive that a camera flash will cause no harm to infants (see below): Is camera flash actually harmful to infants or newborns? My question targets photographers who had faced concerned clients. This question is about how do…
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Why don't many modern cameras have built-in flash?

I'm looking for a new mirrorless camera. I'm not a pro, but not a noob - I'm just a casual photographer taking photos for myself, mostly. I found that many, many cameras don't have a built-in flash. Currently, I have a Nikon D80 and it has it and it…
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Etymology of "flash gun"

I used the term "flash-gun" today in front of some non-photographers, and they looked at me blankly. "Why," they wanted to know "is it called a flash-gun, and not just a flash? How is it anything like a gun?" "Ummm, I don't know," I replied,…
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When should I use Flash Exposure Lock (FEL)?

I know that this function calculate the flash output required for a shot and store it in memory. When and why would you use this function in the real life. Thanks,
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Can I simulate bulb lighting electronically?

Inspired by the question Why are flash pulses so short?, I've long wanted to get the results of bulb photography, but without the bulky, fragile bulbs. Specifically, I want to photograph moving water in caves. My frustration is that flash…
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Why are there differences between images with flash-off and flash-on, if the flash is physically blocked?

I was clicking some images through an opening recently. The opening had been intentionally constructed to ensure that only the camera's lens passed through and thus the flash-LED was physically blocked by the barrier through which the opening had…
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How to set up Metz 35 CT2 flash?

I inherited Metz 35 CT2 flash from my grandfather and I don't have an idea how to set it up for use with my old manual Praktica camera. There is a "slider" which has lens hood numbers on it, DIN numbers above and distance in meters below. Then there…
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How long will the bulb last in the flash of a compact or DSLR?

Compact cameras and DSLRs have built in flashes. And DSLRs have external flashes that you can attach. How do I know how long the bulb in the compact camera flash will last? (e.g. how many more flashes before the bulb requires replacement?) Also, how…
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Multiple flashes with different trigger voltages

I have the following: Nikon D3100 (max 250V trigger voltage) Vivitar 2600 flash (148V trigger voltage*) Yongnuo YN465 flash (6V trigger voltage) Hot shoe universal translators** I'd like to use both flashes wired up through the hot shoe…
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Tiny flash for dslr without built in flash

I’m searching for a tiny flash that can stay on top of a canon 5D Mark II even when packed away and basically live on the camera. Ideally something as small as the FlashQ remote trigger. How good the flash is is less important. The intent is to have…
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What is the difference between a hard plastic and soft material flash diffuser?

As far as image results go, what is the difference between a hard plastic diffuser and a soft material diffuser? Also, as far as usability goes, does one last longer and/or create fewer problems than the other? I will be buying a flash soon and…
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How to correctly expose when using a flash?

I have been using the Manual mode ever since I picked up my Nikon D3200 about 6 months ago. I am pretty well versed with the exposure triangle & how to use it. However, recently - I am starting to discover flash as a non-evil thing. And reading the…
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Can I trigger an optar 152M manually?

First off, I know nothing about flashes. I have an optar 152M flash that fits on top of the camera, and I want to trigger it manually. The flash seems to have a contact where it fits onto the camera (or is that just to locate it?), and two…
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Can arthropod eyes be damaged by a strong flash?

When shooting photos of animals such as dogs with a strobe, one should be careful not to put the strobe too close to avoid blinding the animal. When shooting macro photos of insects, should I be cautious as well? For instance, would it harm a moth…
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