Understanding Flash Sync Speeds with Karl Taylor

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  • Опубліковано 12 лип 2024
  • Flash sync speeds, flash duration and shutter speeds are often confusing when starting out in DSLR photography. visualeducation.com
    What is HSS and why can't I sync my flash to use it at faster shutter speeds?
    Also, if you like my training - please share with your photography friends and hopefully I can help them too!
    Thank you,
    Karl Taylor
    Learn more about Photography with Karl Taylor...
    Website: visualeducation.com

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  • @chadaztig07
    @chadaztig07 9 місяців тому +4

    Wow this was 9 years ago???? the quality of this content is even above than common tutorials out there this 2023!!!! Good thing i bumped into it.

  • @kungfubobo
    @kungfubobo 8 років тому +67

    I know we are 7 billion people on this planet and everyone has different taste, likes and interests. But there is absolutely no reason to dislike THIS video. A supergood busy Pro Photographer takes 13 minutes of his life to explain this topic so good, helpful and enthusiastic to all us Idi*ts out there. But 33 People aren't synced to respect i guess. Thanks Karl

  • @puupipo
    @puupipo 10 років тому +52

    There are a lot of videos on the internet that explain HOW to use HSS but this is the only one I've seen that actually explains the "science" behind it. It isn't necessary to know this stuff if you just want to learn the basics and start shooting but it definitely deepens your understanding if you know what is happening inside the camera. Thanks a lot, Karl!

    • @stanleyjaxen8759
      @stanleyjaxen8759 6 років тому

      its great the explanation of the curtains explains WHY the black in photos above 1\250

  • @justcallmesando
    @justcallmesando 7 років тому +18

    This is by far the easiest to understand explanation video about Flash sync speed that I have ever seen. Thanks Karl.

  • @bimadereq4070
    @bimadereq4070 6 років тому +2

    Finally sync speed explained to maximum, this is the best sync tutorials ever. Thanks Karl.

  • @shawkeen_admi
    @shawkeen_admi 10 років тому +1

    I don't think anyone can teach photography better than you ever

  • @Keith300D
    @Keith300D 3 роки тому

    I have learnt about photography in this video than I ever did in ALL other videos combined! WOW

  • @jeremycarter
    @jeremycarter Рік тому +1

    Best explanation that I have seen yet. Very helpful for understanding HSS!❤

  • @-ShootTheGlass-
    @-ShootTheGlass- 9 років тому

    This is the FIRST video I've listened to explaining in easy to understand terms that FPS/curtains do "something different" at high speeds...great demonstration!

  • @lovelyleahlaw
    @lovelyleahlaw 8 років тому +25

    Flash Power = Flower ;)
    Thank you @Karl Taylor

  • @herminigildojakosalem8664
    @herminigildojakosalem8664 9 років тому

    How very nice of you to take time and effort to effectively share your know-how and know-why. I've learned a ton! More power to you. Live long!

  • @VisualEducationStudio
    @VisualEducationStudio  10 років тому +61

    *Do you understand flash sync speeds?* #photographytips #learnbetterlearnfaster

    • @VisualEducationStudio
      @VisualEducationStudio  10 років тому +1

      Steven Ralte I felt like whacking the flash on the table when I said flower! :)

    • @matteorovella
      @matteorovella 9 років тому

      Yes! Great video... but... in the video you talk about Hight Speed Sinc to solve the problem about possibility of certain DSLR to shoot very fast only with the slice windows method with certain flashes which use multiple bursts. You also says that cameras with leaf shutter haven't this problem (if you have a flash with high sync speed). I have a Nikon D800 so over 1/250 it uses the slice windows method. So my question is: How to identify which flahses (speedflash or portable lights, like broncolor) have this capability to produce multiple burst? I mean, if the camera had a leaf flash I would have only to worry about a flash with a similar maximum high sinc speed. But with a camera with the other kind of shutter, how can I identify the right flash to shoot in external daylight with enought power and a very high sync speed? Thank you!!!

    • @farhadtushar9052
      @farhadtushar9052 9 років тому

      yap, as much u mentioned. If there is something else then please bring that to.

    • @matteorovella
      @matteorovella 9 років тому

      ***** Something is not clear: Speed Flash uses multiple bursts to make sure
      that flash exposure lasts for the entire journey of that slit (created
      by the two curtains) passing accross the sensor.
      But a normal studio flash, like Broncolor you show in the video... does it do the same?
      Because I have a studio flash (FOMEX HD 1000) but it doesn't sync over 1/250.
      So when I buy a studio flash or studio and portable flash with battery pack, for example, what should I read in product features to be sure it will work to syncronize at high speed?
      And what kind of trigger are compatible?

    • @VisualEducationStudio
      @VisualEducationStudio  9 років тому +6

      The flash can synchronise - it's your camera that can't. If you have a camera that can synchronise then the flash will match it. Most DSLRs can only sync to 1/250th, other cameras like medium format can sync at any speed. Ways round it are with hyper sync and HSS as explained in this video but there are limiting factors.

  • @chloepatt1661
    @chloepatt1661 3 роки тому

    You're the first photographer who ever got me to consider buying his photo course. Incredible experience, knowledge and explanation.

  • @icapturemedia1640
    @icapturemedia1640 6 років тому +1

    Man I truly thank for that video. You were the only one who explained it to where I could understand it. I had plenty of issues with my flash and didn’t understand the black lines in my photos. Now I know thanks to you. you’ve gained a new sub and fan!!

  • @majwal7
    @majwal7 7 років тому

    I just came across this video just now, a full 3 years after it was uploaded. This is probably the best explanation of flash sync speed I've come across to date. Always a difficult area to understand but this video clarifies everything. Excellent explanation. Cheers.

  • @laimeng
    @laimeng 8 років тому +1

    The best example and explanation on the subject I've come across. Thanks to Karl and magic of UA-cam, now I understand the why's.

  • @firstlunarday
    @firstlunarday 7 років тому +1

    Amazing training, everything is super clear. I love those speed flashes, use them often. I 'd love to thank you separately for your shutter demonstrations and clear English. Just wonderful! Thank you!

  • @Jmunn4z
    @Jmunn4z 9 років тому

    Karl this was an awesome video... This guy sugar coats nothing. Thanks man!

  • @FredericPhotography
    @FredericPhotography 10 років тому

    Love it
    So now every time someone is asking me about flash sync. I can send them strait to this video... Great job Karl !
    Cheers, Frederic.

  • @hectoremilio1
    @hectoremilio1 4 роки тому

    by far the MOST useful flash explanation I've come across. Thank you so much!!

  • @akk2920
    @akk2920 4 роки тому

    I have seen many videos on this topic earlier. But this one is where i was able to understand how hss technique works. Thanks Karl !!

  • @delphimiranda
    @delphimiranda 7 років тому

    The best explanation on high speed synchronization. Thank U Karl.

  • @raymonddillon3016
    @raymonddillon3016 9 років тому

    As always Karl, EXCELLENT training, very comprehensive. As a working professional photographer, I tune into your tutorials regularly to enhance my own abilities geared toward producing higher quality work. So thank you very much for your knowledge and teachings.

  • @Dhammawitt
    @Dhammawitt 8 років тому

    I already understood this before finding this video but this still has to be the absolute best video that grasps how to teach parts of photography. Very well done.

  • @Xetenor
    @Xetenor 8 років тому

    Thanks Karl for the great explanation. I've been following you for years and have improved my knowledge thanks to your guides and videos!

  • @manticmike
    @manticmike 8 років тому

    thanks @Karl Taylor. Just watched 5 different videos which all failed to explain that... watched yours... now I get it. Cheers

  • @kkoonnkkaa
    @kkoonnkkaa 6 років тому

    I just ordered my first speedlite and was very confused about sync speeds and HSS. This video made sense and was very easily understandable. Thank you! Subscribed.

  • @floridahummer
    @floridahummer 9 років тому

    Brill ,I didn't know about the leaf camera's but now understand where they get the name from and understand why a normal DSLR doesn't work at very high speed

  • @DDTaim
    @DDTaim 10 років тому +6

    Karl, you're amazing! keep up the good work!!👍👍

  • @RobertWiggers
    @RobertWiggers 10 років тому +5

    I now understand this! Thanks Karl! As clear as always.

  • @Kumachanchan
    @Kumachanchan 9 років тому

    As a new photographer looking for intelligent critique and explanations, your video was stellar and FAR better than many I've watched, not that the others weren't good, Rather your sensibilities toward educating are extremely spot on and highly informative. I'm a fan now for certain

  • @MauriceWijma
    @MauriceWijma 10 років тому +1

    Everything I wanted to know about this topic, and even more. Great video!

  • @acnegreiros
    @acnegreiros 8 років тому

    Thank you Karl! You made the whole concept of flash sync speeds very easy to understand.

  • @thecounterstrike0601
    @thecounterstrike0601 10 років тому

    Very well explained Karl! You are one of the best photographers I've seen so far

  • @65mflynn
    @65mflynn 2 роки тому

    Finally a way to understand this! Thanks Karl for this great visual!!

  • @lewisgiles7370
    @lewisgiles7370 8 років тому +1

    Karl Taylor excellent job explaining sync speeds, for many years and I mean many I just know what to do and not what to do when it comes to flash photography. Now I know why, thanks for sharing your expertise.

  • @powermosfet
    @powermosfet 3 роки тому

    For the first time i understand everything!!! Best explanation ever!

  • @ctmok3118
    @ctmok3118 9 років тому +2

    Salute to your explanations and your enthusiasm to share knowledge

  • @Pinoysoundmachine74
    @Pinoysoundmachine74 9 років тому

    Very well explained Mr. Taylor. Thank you for the effort of explaining high speed sync in a nutshell. Cheers!

  • @7775Kevin
    @7775Kevin 7 років тому +1

    Wonderful video. Thanks for taking the time to explain this so well.

  • @wallsride1163
    @wallsride1163 10 років тому

    you make some of the best photography tips tutorials and education with great simple example on the web so far thanks very much for ur videos

  • @josesabinojr.7532
    @josesabinojr.7532 10 років тому

    This is the best explanation about sync speed I've ever seen. Thx Karl!

  • @Ansermozphotography-Videos
    @Ansermozphotography-Videos 10 років тому

    Well explained, well done. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
    Congrats for all your great work.

  • @CBSuper
    @CBSuper 10 років тому +1

    Great explanation of Sync Speeds...one thing I have been using to compensate for my slow sync speed is to just use an ND filter to bring down the ambient and turn up the power on my multi-flash setups. Great video!

  • @curtischong8608
    @curtischong8608 9 років тому

    Very clear and straightforward explanations. Thx Karl! You did great. Greetings from Malaysia.

  • @George81CZ
    @George81CZ 7 років тому

    Great explanation. Than You very much Karl. This video helped me a lot with choosing flash.

  • @janicehobbs
    @janicehobbs 7 років тому

    That was so well explained, thank you Karl. I've heard it all time and again but never understood it. Now I do! Thanks again.

  • @BusinessSelfDefense
    @BusinessSelfDefense 7 років тому

    Thank you Karl - this was the clearest explanation of why I can't use high shutter speeds on my Nikon D3300. Now I understand why the black bands were appearing. :)

  • @mikemccartneyable
    @mikemccartneyable 8 років тому

    Perfectly explained, genius in being able to simplify an often confusing subject, many thanks

  • @Jd17889
    @Jd17889 3 роки тому

    Absolutely amazing topic with very nicely explained.. thanks a lot KARl.

  • @DonzKompany
    @DonzKompany 8 років тому

    Excellent way to explain Sync Speeds, especially if your a beginner 🔰

  • @steveofsd
    @steveofsd 8 років тому

    Thanks Karl for this detailed flash sync info, my high school photography teacher couldn't put it in ways that I can understand like you do.

  • @rtang10005
    @rtang10005 9 років тому

    Karl, thank you very much for the clear and simple explanations along with the demonstration. I've been learning to use my flash in manual mode and couldn't figure out why I kept getting that band of light in my pictures.

  • @jamesdillen2609
    @jamesdillen2609 5 років тому

    Awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Always get something from watching you videos. Thanks!!

  • @luengomez
    @luengomez 8 років тому

    Karl, Thanks for all your video assistance to make all my pictures look good. Talking about Flash High Sync, this a good way to shot in DSLR above 1/4000 with flash. To shoot high speed 1/4000 or above, is not necessary Flash Slave Trigger Hot Shoe Sync Adapter. The only thing that you need is a flash with High Sync, Camera with flash sync speed option. First mount your flash on top of your camera, set it up to Manual or ETTL mode full power, enable the H sync. turn on the strobes or flashes synchronized to slave 1. Thats it.

  • @hernandohernandez7567
    @hernandohernandez7567 7 років тому

    Thanks for a simple to understand and thorough explanation! Gad to find your channel.

  • @dopamining7621
    @dopamining7621 8 років тому +2

    So amazingly useful, clear and for me, timely. Many thanks!

  • @jordanfranck
    @jordanfranck 7 років тому

    The very best HSS explanation video I've found on UA-cam

  • @marcgariepy
    @marcgariepy 10 років тому

    Thanks so much Karl for this info, very very well explained, really love your tutorials.

  • @szabiakanich
    @szabiakanich 10 років тому +3

    Very concise explanation. Great stuff.

  • @carolyngrayson
    @carolyngrayson 8 років тому

    Best visual explanation of this topic that I have seen! It solidified my understanding...

  • @georgescanvas
    @georgescanvas 10 років тому

    Excellent 13 minute flash sync tutorial. Keep 'em coming please Mr Karl.

  • @RealtorMartin
    @RealtorMartin 10 років тому

    Thank you Karl! Great explanation of the how and why of sync speed limitation. Also had no idea that the shutter operated that way on medium format cameras. Always enjoy your tutorials.

  • @Sturg1951
    @Sturg1951 9 років тому

    Karl, thanks for that comprehensive explanation. Best I have seen.

  • @yoofitv
    @yoofitv 2 роки тому

    Thank you Karl. I'm really impressed and greatful for taking time to properly make me understand not only high speed flash but how the camera actually works as well.. I love this video

  • @red2lucas
    @red2lucas 5 років тому

    Excellent video as always, thanks Karl.

  • @marslugo
    @marslugo 9 років тому

    this video was so helpful! thank you Karl and all your hard work!

  • @hanhtayaung8
    @hanhtayaung8 9 років тому

    Thank you Mr Taylor, great explanation about flash syn speed.

  • @ThePhotoShow
    @ThePhotoShow 9 років тому +4

    Brilliantly explained, great video.

  • @Graham1904
    @Graham1904 7 років тому

    What a lovely video about what is quite a technical subject. Well done....

  • @Speedy-pf5tm
    @Speedy-pf5tm 7 років тому

    Clearest explanation I have ever heard over this, thanks v much for posting, I get it now!

  • @NiekkieNick
    @NiekkieNick 5 років тому

    Finally someone clearly explaining why the flash sync speed is limited and the reason behind it!

  • @donhebert5054
    @donhebert5054 9 років тому

    Awesome. Thanks. You've made this confusing topic, at least to me, much less intimidating. You have a very clear teaching method

  • @rebeccavanderhorst4827
    @rebeccavanderhorst4827 6 років тому

    Very helpful! Thank you for being so thorough!!

  • @DieMenschMaschine85
    @DieMenschMaschine85 7 років тому

    Great video. I knew the basics of that issue but didn't know there was two shutter doors. Very informative and easy to follow. Thank you!

  • @ShahjahanRussell
    @ShahjahanRussell 10 років тому

    Thanks Karl!!! I always get very useful information(technical) from you.

  • @arijitghosh6378
    @arijitghosh6378 5 років тому

    Thanks for the video Karl. Great explanation! Kudos!

  • @riccardotorri8648
    @riccardotorri8648 9 років тому

    great explanation! I love the way you teach photography.

  • @williamlong9348
    @williamlong9348 10 років тому

    what an excellent explanation Karl - concise and clear :)

  • @boyodeman
    @boyodeman 5 років тому

    Yesterday, I used the flash for the first time and ran into this issue. your video demystified the problem. Thanks, Karl. As always, your a goldmine of experience to learn from. Out of curiosity, I had another issue, the off-camera flash sometimes does not trigger at all, when I move a bit further (triggering the shutter remotely). My gear, A7R111, F20M , F45M (off camera flash)

  • @Geetikantha
    @Geetikantha 8 років тому

    Woow what an awesome explanation. Simple easy. Thank you so much and it is very very useful.

  • @jasonhatfield4747
    @jasonhatfield4747 8 років тому

    Excellent explanation! Now I get it! Great job teaching

  • @shotbyoliver
    @shotbyoliver Рік тому

    Amazingly helpful video, thank you!

  • @matthewlivingston7417
    @matthewlivingston7417 5 років тому

    Thank you for this in depth analysis. Your knowledge is greatly appreciated.

  • @barkyvonschnauzer2188
    @barkyvonschnauzer2188 9 років тому

    Thanks Karl, this is exactly what I needed to overcome my dark exposures. Thanks..

  • @hyjohn0620
    @hyjohn0620 8 років тому

    This video is amazingly clear on that concept!

  • @SyberPrepper
    @SyberPrepper 10 років тому

    Great explanation. All of the props really helped to show the concepts you were talking about.

  • @euphoriadesignphoto
    @euphoriadesignphoto 6 років тому

    The most useful video I’ve seen so far!! Thank you!!

  • @jitendraakb
    @jitendraakb 8 років тому

    You are awesome!!! Depth of understanding is fascinating and very clear!!! Thanks for this video Karl!!! :)

  • @MDMiller60
    @MDMiller60 8 років тому

    Good clear presentation of HSS. I had learned it before, but I wanted to see how you present before subscribing to your other video tutorials.

  • @lucaspascal35
    @lucaspascal35 10 років тому

    Superb teaching as always!

  • @EFD620G
    @EFD620G 8 років тому

    Wow!! I'm surprised you follow a thread this old. Thank You for commenting. For some reason I figured a photographer of your stature doesn't follow the comments more than a few days. I'm pleasantly surprised and glad you actually follow up on your videos. Thanks again.

    • @VisualEducationStudio
      @VisualEducationStudio  8 років тому +1

      +EFD620G Ha no worries, I keep an eye on youtube every now and again.

  • @judasx3492
    @judasx3492 7 років тому

    Thanks, this is the first time I understand flash sync speed concept!

  • @manfredwarnecke282
    @manfredwarnecke282 7 років тому

    Thank you very much for posting this topic, with the explanation of an expert.
    I certainly understand now how speed light works and want a Hasselblad.

  • @MoeNegm
    @MoeNegm 5 років тому

    Wow! Amazing way to explain it mate. Thank you

  • @CharlesLaird_4Houses_Realty
    @CharlesLaird_4Houses_Realty 7 років тому +1

    Thank you Karl for this explanation. I thought it was something I was doing wrong! Thanks again.

  • @RalphNardell
    @RalphNardell 7 років тому +1

    I have never understood that before. Thanks for such a great explanation!

  • @kwadswor1
    @kwadswor1 10 років тому

    Frankly, I never even thought to wonder about this before. Thanks for a great explanation and demonstration!

  • @karlahnee
    @karlahnee 8 років тому

    these videos are really great! thanks a lot for sharing that

  • @camilonovoa
    @camilonovoa 10 років тому

    thanks for the dedication!! It was a really usefull explanation!