Forum: High-speed Sync

Am using Canon's ST-E2 and a 580EX II as slave and cannot set a shutter speed above 1/200 (5DMKII) Can someone tell me if there's a setting I'm...

I've been meaning to test out how to HSS in manual mode so that I'm comfortable shooting with clients and know how compensate when shooting in HSS...

Hopefully this new forum will help me find the solution to a problem I've had with my technique. How can I achieve rapid fire flash for use during...

I see in Syl's handbook that he almost always shoots in HSS. How does that impact the lifespan of the flash gun? How long should I expect my $500...

In his vid David Ziser shows how he creates attractively nuanced lighting using hss. However, he is using 3rd party flash units, if I understand...

Hi everyone! My first post and I need some help :-) I am exploring HSS but can't seem to get my camera to do anything but first-curtain-sync, the...

Here is the problem. I nailed the exposure (both flash and ambient): E-TTL, HSS, f/4, ISO 100, 1/500 s. Fine. I now need to fire a series of...

I wanted to try high speed sync yesterday. Very bright day...I wanted to darken the sky and shoot portrait of my wife. I have a canon 550EX. Read...

Is there a way to tell when there is not enough flash power? Chimping the camera is hard in conditions when I need HSS. Maybe I need one of those...

Thought of another question. In order to maximize the flash capability is it better to use a small aperture or a fast shutter to reduce the ambient?...