I have been using clip in ND filters (rather than HSS) for the past 18 months. The main reason is it liberates more power for my strobes, and has meant that I can now do all I need with a dinky little Godox AD100 in a modifier most of the time, and if really bright, an AD300. Previously I was needing an AD400 and AD200's for the same results. This has really allowed me to save weight and space in my camera bag.
Though I am guessing some camera can go upto 1/8000 sec and some camera can do high speed sync 1/4000 and it also what f stop will used and if dose it requires the nd filter
ND allows better battery usage. HSS uses up more battery. So if it is going to be a longer shoot, might want to use the ND to have a spare battery. Both are great tools to get the job done. 🙂👍🏻
Wrong. Using an nd filter means you need to increase the power of the flash. Hss makes the flash use less power but it technically is firing more times. But it balances out.
A word of advise, whenever you change the power of the flash you must purge the flash first before you take the photo. If you took a photo with a 4.0 setting and then went down to 2.0, you must purge the flash first because the flash charge is still at 4.0. Once the purge has been made the battery will charge the capacitor to 2.0 which is now ready to take a photo.
Miguel has the best off camera flash instructional tutorials on UA-cam. PERIOD. Thank you for uploading these quality videos. It is directly influencing my photography purchases.
I am just starting out in photography. I was thinking of buying a strobe but it is quite expensive and I was thinking of a model without HSS.(It is way more cheaper than that with HSS.) I thought I might have problems shooting with a wide aperture in daylight, but then I found out there is a way to use an ND filter! I learned a great deal. Thank you!
Great topic, I believe it's a matter of choice whether you're in for maximizing power like with a smaller light, going for ND it is... and if power isn't an issue, then High Speed sync is more flexible! Both are great tools, and your shots are awesome!
Great video! For professional shootings, well, whatever works best in the situation, but for people who do it as a hobby, clearly an V-ND filter is best - cheaper than lights/triggers with HSS, less battery consumption, and the filter is useful also for other kinds of photos or for video.
Nice work Miguel; alot of shooters mangle this topic- you didn't. Love the results. Old dude here/67; been using an old school (portable) Norman 400B flash unit for years + ND filters. I have a Big Stopper, 1-10 as needed. AF on my Nikons/DSLRs can sometimes wander, specific focus points....but WHEN it works, it works fine, and unlike HSS units....my flash doesn't have the continuous pulse- which eats up about half it's power. Plus a diffusion panel, etc. IF I went HSS, it would have to be high-power: 800+ watts min. Distance, Diffusion, Design eat up the Output.
I guess it will depend on the type of light you use, if you have a speedlight the best option will be to use the ND. If you don't have power problems with the flash you use the HSS. Excellent demonstration.
Tons of value from your 2 videos about this topic. In my budget case, I already have my ad200 with trigger, since the battery and the ND filter cost the same, either same battery with ND filter or add another battery because HSS uses more battery. I would go with battery. If you're a hybrid shooter go with ND filter for video purposes also. Thank you M.
I’ve done both methods and honestly it doesn’t matter much to me personally…it’s just another great tool option to have in your bag. I remember watching Joel Grimmes..years ago use nds for his portrait work and do amazing work . I just like options and a variable nd takes up little space in your bag so why not.
I just came across this topic yesterday. I watched another video by a photographer about it, and now I saw yours on UA-cam about the same topic. However, yours was explained better because you went into more depth with the individual stops. Thank you, Miguel. Beautiful images !!
Very informative, I understood...............great video. I watched it after watching your most recent ND filter video. The pieces of the puzzle are beginning to fall into place for me.
As a complete newbie to flash photography (still deciding on my first Speedlite), HSS intrigues me a lot because it's easy and simple. I guess once I get it, I'll use HSS for now, especially since every flash with HSS could also do standard sync.
@@hazard3020 I decided to get a TT 685 II for my first flash, and for my need it's plenty for now. Now if I'll get another unit it'll be something from godox's wistro line since I really appreciate the HSS on my TT 685
If given the choice, I'd go w/HSS. I think it makes for a 'cleaner' shot (if that's even possible). Having a trigger/strobe that works natively w/your camera makes it easy. Once you've adjusted for abient (to get the real colors of your sky, there), it's then just a matter of finding the right power output from the strobe, based on the distance between the strobe and the model. As always, very well done, mate -- thanks!
Fine if you are not in bright sunlight. Using HSS in bright light at higher power levels on a hot day is a sure way to have your flash stroke out on you unless you have a beast of a flash like a 600 or 1200... If you're down at 200 or 300 you'll be better served with a couple of ND filters.
I love this video I just screwed up a practice shoot with my wife. so I came here to understand what went wrong. this explains a lot. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to subscribe now!
Very nice video. It's good to point that with HSS we are loosing about one stop of light from the flash so if you want to overpower the ambient light in a more sunny day ND filter is the way to go.
Hi Miguel: Another great tutorial!! Love your explanation of the two techniques really makes it easy to understand. Think my next purchuse will be an ND filter.
Thanks!!!!! Really informative for me, as an advanced amateur. Personally, I think that the combo worked the best. HSS seemed entirely too bright overall. ND alone, in your time of day was unable to bring out the model's features and seemed to fall flat. Will definitely try w/my D500 & off camera flash.
Hi Miguel. That's some powerful content here! Looking at your side-by-side comparisons, the ND filter frames look more contrasted as if the filter reduces overall luminosity to increase contrast. But it's so subtle that you wouldn't know. Great tutorial!
Thanks brother! The ND shots definitely had a bit more contrast to them. I imagine I could have made them look fairly similar if I edited them but it's cool to see the results. 🙏
If there’s two things I learned about doing these shoots. Wide open and keep the strobe close. Good diffuser helps also and as much as I hate lugging around my heavy stand, it really is the way to go. The cheap stands often cause more trouble than their worth. So I guess that’s four things.
I do have speedlites and just bought a monolight. The two speedlites can do hss. Im on a budget do the camera model i have, and the monolight that is arriving this week, are incapable of hss. So for me, the ND filter is the choice for me.The results look similar in your video, but that may not be the case when looking at a raw file. Thank you for the video.
I believe HSS has some issues if you're shooting any volume. I typically have to do 8 environmental sittings in a day, and the Godox lights go into overheat protection mode after a number of pops.
You're photographing thru another lens so remember to take care of the ND filter, don't abuse it. Some cameras may struggle with focus with a really dark ND, and if the lens becomes warped from heat or misuse, you'll struggle with focus.
In over 25 years of photography, I've never warped a filter. What on earth could do that? They're not like gels on flashes that can melt if they're too dense or used at too high a power.
Great video Miguel. I will personally always side with HSS over ND as I personally believe adding an extra layer of glass on top of the lens (unless super high end ND glass) will degrade image quality to an extent.
Nice video, as I do have high speed sync and plan on getting the Nikon 85mm 1.2 with Z8 contemplating the ND for that lens specifically for this. I preferred the ND based on the colors as the pink top was perfect to express this. Also the softer light on the face as well. Both shots a greats and in a pinch one way other the other will make it happen.
I'm probably still a fan of shooting at 2.8 because I like to fall off but I shoot medium format so 2.8 in medium format probably equates to about to F2 in full frame, thanks for the video. I learnt a lot. I really like your channel as you don't talk too fast and you explain things as you're going.
super tuto ! Freewell has now a V2 cpl+vnd 3-7 which looks similar to the one you are using.I am going to order one kit for my a7rv+50mm F/1.2+godox ad300pro. Do you have tutos on HVL-F60rm2 on and off camera ?
Ohmygaad! I have an fj400 I don’t know how to use! I’m learning how to use flash. First, I don’t know how to update it. Second, I finally figured out that why the trigger doesn’t work is because for Leica, I have to choose Lumix. And how do I use it? Like HSS and all other stuffs. I couldn’t understand tutorial viddeos
To save battery and refresh battery time, I'd shoot without HSS. As far as the comparison between the two, it's really hard to tell because they look very similar. Of course, it helps when you have a pretty model 😉
Although the one with the ND filter and HSS mode is exposed correctly, aesthetically the first overexposed background one looks more natural to me. Btw thanks for sharing
wonderful topic. to my eye, i really don't see that much of a difference between the two techniques. the pink of the sweater really pops on both so dialing in the brightness and your model's (she was great!) face seems more than doable. this is really i skill i should be working on. thank you for the inspiration. i am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.
Great video as always. Would love to see this same comparison in a brighter setting. Maybe a daytime beach shoot with HSS vs. ND? Then we could really see the effects of the power output limitation of HSS. and the potential real advantage of ND. Thanks!
Can you show the settings for the ND filter and HSS shots side by side? That would give me an idea of the difference between these two options. Second question is when do you use ND filters and when do you use HSS?
I am so used to hss I can’t think being without it. By big strobe has plenty of juice and my speedlights use lithium batteries so that helps. Thanks for the video.
Those are great thank you. What is your process In post editing? do you adjust the HSL and color grading? or just the basics such as contrast, saturation and lights? Would you do a possibly video on that?
The information you provide is really very useful, I will try it at the first opportunity. I only have one doubt, I have an ND 4 filter, can it be used even if it is not with different measures? Greetings from Mexico.
Thank you, and yes! You can definitely use it but an variable ND is more useful since ND 4 may be too much in certain conditions and not enough in others.
With my Sony A7R3 using HSS, I was getting terrible banding issues which was resolved by turning off the "electronic front curtain shutter." However, that introduced some shutter lag, which meant that the camera snapped the shutter a fraction of a second AFTER the moment I had wanted to capture. This was extremely frustrating during a portrait session when you are trying to capture specific expressions. For this reason, I would probably want to consider an ND filter unless someone knows how to get around this issue.
@@philippemichelphotography Thank you! I also noticed it didn't happen all the time in HSS, but from what you're saying I'll definitely keep in mind the 1/1000 threshold next time I use it.
Both are great! Just that you would be spending at least $200 on a True Color ND filter. Definitely worth it if you want to always shoot at full power because using HSS cuts your flash power in half. So to get full power equivalent to 1/16 with HSS, you have to use 1/8. If you dont want to spend another $200 on an ND filter, then best to go with HSS.
Both are very great , i would like you to teach us how to use the ND filter in the middle of the day . Thanks for your videos they are so amazing.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
For in the middle of the day portraits, you choose your wide open aperture, you choose iso 100 and you put your shutter speed at between 1/160 or 1/200s, depending on your camera's sync speed. You then maneuver the ND filter around to control ambient exposure to your liking. Generally, you want your variable ND filter to be between 6 or or 8 stops on very sunny days. After that you introduce your flash.
This is an awesome video, I love how you did this kind of iterative approach that shows how each step of the way influences the final result. Definitely subscribed now!
Great video Miguel, really simplified things for me. I have a couple of questions: Did you turn off exposure simulation on the camera to get the correct ambient exposure, or is it even necessary to do so? When you shot with the ND, were you using TTL on the light? Thanks
The other time high-speed sync is good is if it's a slightly windy day and your model's hair is blowing in the wind you want to be able to shoot around 1/500 of a second or else their hair will look blurry in the shot that's something else to consider
I would say that a filter is what you want in cases of doing longer shoots to save power on the batteries because HSS uses strobe bursts that can eat up batteries fast.
Nice comparison. I've never used HSS, but I constantly use ND filters when shooting at fast apertures. I use them in the studio and in the field. Now you got me curious about HSS. Though I've never felt limited by the ND method.
Thank you! I really only found ND filters to be less effective when using a DSLR or attempting to focus with anything above ND4 or so. It throws the AF system off on many camera systems and can sometimes cause color cast/vignetting. I still like having the option though.
@@MiguelQuilesJr Yes, that much is certain. I'm shooting with a Canon 5D Mk IV, and it struggles to nail focus with 8 stops of ND (5+3) over my 85mm. Less than that (5 or 3 alone), and it seems to do just fine. A small LED as a focus assist, mounted over the trigger, or held by an assistant if I have one, helps a lot.
The problem with HSS with flashes is that the power is really draining the batteries. With ND filters you don’t have to fill you pockets with batteries. As well, you will discover additional uses for your ND filter.
@@MiguelQuilesJr definitely I’ve been looking at a lot of videos trying to learn but everyone is just showing u how the pics look with the light not showing you the camera settings , you were by far the best thanks again brother
The question is, which do you prefer for shooting portraits wide open with flash? ND or High Speed Sync? Sound off in the comments below!
I have been using clip in ND filters (rather than HSS) for the past 18 months. The main reason is it liberates more power for my strobes, and has meant that I can now do all I need with a dinky little Godox AD100 in a modifier most of the time, and if really bright, an AD300. Previously I was needing an AD400 and AD200's for the same results. This has really allowed me to save weight and space in my camera bag.
I actually shoot both sometimes LOL
Though I am guessing some camera can go upto 1/8000 sec and some camera can do high speed sync 1/4000 and it also what f stop will used and if dose it requires the nd filter
HSS for sure. Great videos as always Miguel, thank you!
I use both, however, in the spirit of the question, I favor ND filters.
ND allows better battery usage. HSS uses up more battery. So if it is going to be a longer shoot, might want to use the ND to have a spare battery. Both are great tools to get the job done. 🙂👍🏻
Exactly right!
I wrote my one note - the same...
HSS doesn’t have power either as it’s bursting the flash.
Thanks, I was wondering about this!
Wrong. Using an nd filter means you need to increase the power of the flash. Hss makes the flash use less power but it technically is firing more times. But it balances out.
A word of advise, whenever you change the power of the flash you must purge the flash first before you take the photo. If you took a photo with a 4.0 setting and then went down to 2.0, you must purge the flash first because the flash charge is still at 4.0. Once the purge has been made the battery will charge the capacitor to 2.0 which is now ready to take a photo.
Good advice thank you 🙏
how do you purge the flash? a power cycle?
@@Drasengan75 just fire it
@ooltimu ohh haha thanks. Cuz i was literally confused. Thanks again.
What’s purge it mean
I bought an ND filter and love how the images came out... plus I don't lose power on my flash, so I'm happy with the ND filter
Very true!
Miguel has the best off camera flash instructional tutorials on UA-cam. PERIOD. Thank you for uploading these quality videos. It is directly influencing my photography purchases.
Wow, thank you for the kind words! Glad my content is helping you out :)
I concur!! I love his instructional tutorials!
For portraits, I'd always go with nd filters. It's just more manageable for a photo shoot. The only times i use hss is for things in motion.
I am just starting out in photography. I was thinking of buying a strobe but it is quite expensive and I was thinking of a model without HSS.(It is way more cheaper than that with HSS.) I thought I might have problems shooting with a wide aperture in daylight, but then I found out there is a way to use an ND filter! I learned a great deal. Thank you!
Great topic, I believe it's a matter of choice whether you're in for maximizing power like with a smaller light, going for ND it is... and if power isn't an issue, then High Speed sync is more flexible! Both are great tools, and your shots are awesome!
Thanks for watching and I totally agree!
Great video! For professional shootings, well, whatever works best in the situation, but for people who do it as a hobby, clearly an V-ND filter is best - cheaper than lights/triggers with HSS, less battery consumption, and the filter is useful also for other kinds of photos or for video.
Love them both. Thank you for educating a beginner photographer here.
Nice work Miguel; alot of shooters mangle this topic- you didn't. Love the results. Old dude here/67; been using an old school (portable) Norman 400B flash unit for years + ND filters. I have a Big Stopper, 1-10 as needed. AF on my Nikons/DSLRs can sometimes wander, specific focus points....but WHEN it works, it works fine, and unlike HSS units....my flash doesn't have the continuous pulse- which eats up about half it's power. Plus a diffusion panel, etc. IF I went HSS, it would have to be high-power: 800+ watts min. Distance, Diffusion, Design eat up the Output.
You know you're a natural beauty when you're dressed down and still looking beautiful. Thanks Miguel as always for the lesson and nice work.
I appreciate the uplifting words and support! I'll be sure to share with Katelyn. Thanks for watching :)
He was talking about you
Miguel, dunno if I mentioned this before but you're one hell a a good teacher !!! Thanks.
I guess it will depend on the type of light you use, if you have a speedlight the best option will be to use the ND.
If you don't have power problems with the flash you use the HSS.
Excellent demonstration.
Tons of value from your 2 videos about this topic. In my budget case, I already have my ad200 with trigger, since the battery and the ND filter cost the same, either same battery with ND filter or add another battery because HSS uses more battery. I would go with battery. If you're a hybrid shooter go with ND filter for video purposes also. Thank you M.
I’ve done both methods and honestly it doesn’t matter much to me personally…it’s just another great tool option to have in your bag. I remember watching Joel Grimmes..years ago use nds for his portrait work and do amazing work . I just like options and a variable nd takes up little space in your bag so why not.
I just came across this topic yesterday.
I watched another video by a photographer about it, and now I saw yours on UA-cam about the same topic.
However, yours was explained better because you went into more depth with the individual stops. Thank you, Miguel. Beautiful images !!
So happy to hear it! That's why I went into UA-cam creating tutorials. I see that kind of thing far too often. Hope it helps!
One of the best tutorials on just using OCF and even easy follow on the HSS. Thank you for doing this tutorial Miguel
Thank you!!
I don't know how or why I never subscribed. Miguel you are a legend. As always a big fan here!
I appreciate your support!! 🙌
Very informative, I understood...............great video. I watched it after watching your most recent ND filter video. The pieces of the puzzle are beginning to fall into place for me.
As a complete newbie to flash photography (still deciding on my first Speedlite), HSS intrigues me a lot because it's easy and simple. I guess once I get it, I'll use HSS for now, especially since every flash with HSS could also do standard sync.
dont forget the cost of these things !!!
@@hazard3020 I decided to get a TT 685 II for my first flash, and for my need it's plenty for now. Now if I'll get another unit it'll be something from godox's wistro line since I really appreciate the HSS on my TT 685
If given the choice, I'd go w/HSS. I think it makes for a 'cleaner' shot (if that's even possible). Having a trigger/strobe that works natively w/your camera makes it easy. Once you've adjusted for abient (to get the real colors of your sky, there), it's then just a matter of finding the right power output from the strobe, based on the distance between the strobe and the model. As always, very well done, mate -- thanks!
Fine if you are not in bright sunlight. Using HSS in bright light at higher power levels on a hot day is a sure way to have your flash stroke out on you unless you have a beast of a flash like a 600 or 1200... If you're down at 200 or 300 you'll be better served with a couple of ND filters.
@@graxxor Correct -- I only have 400s and 600s and haven't experienced any issues. I wouldn't attempt HSS with a smaller light. Cheers.
I love this video I just screwed up a practice shoot with my wife. so I came here to understand what went wrong. this explains a lot. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to subscribe now!
I’m starting my photography journey this was very helpful thank you… Great video! ❤
Welcome to the addiction and thanks for the feedback! More to come 📸
Very nice video.
It's good to point that with HSS we are loosing about one stop of light from the flash so if you want to overpower the ambient light in a more sunny day ND filter is the way to go.
You lose more than that the further past your flash sync speed you go. ND filters for me.
I would go with an ND with wide aperture during the day time. Informative video. Thanks! 👍👍
Hi Miguel: Another great tutorial!! Love your explanation of the two techniques really makes it easy to understand. Think my next purchuse will be an ND filter.
Thanks!!!!! Really informative for me, as an advanced amateur. Personally, I think that the combo worked the best. HSS seemed entirely too bright overall. ND alone, in your time of day was unable to bring out the model's features and seemed to fall flat. Will definitely try w/my D500 & off camera flash.
Hi Miguel. That's some powerful content here!
Looking at your side-by-side comparisons, the ND filter frames look more contrasted as if the filter reduces overall luminosity to increase contrast. But it's so subtle that you wouldn't know.
Great tutorial!
Thanks brother! The ND shots definitely had a bit more contrast to them. I imagine I could have made them look fairly similar if I edited them but it's cool to see the results. 🙏
@@MiguelQuilesJr i wonder if, because your ND is variable, it is due to it being a polarizer
This is very helpful. I struggle with off camera flash. This video put a lot of things in perspective for me. Thanks a lot!
Youre a great photographer and educator. Loved the video
If there’s two things I learned about doing these shoots. Wide open and keep the strobe close. Good diffuser helps also and as much as I hate lugging around my heavy stand, it really is the way to go. The cheap stands often cause more trouble than their worth. So I guess that’s four things.
Budget is my limitation. Great vid man 🤙
I do have speedlites and just bought a monolight. The two speedlites can do hss. Im on a budget do the camera model i have, and the monolight that is arriving this week, are incapable of hss. So for me, the ND filter is the choice for me.The results look similar in your video, but that may not be the case when looking at a raw file.
Thank you for the video.
They look almost the same to me. I like how both look but I do favor ND filters. Great vid! :)
Great video, it helped me out a lot I’m just starting to get into photography, I’m doing my home work first to see what I need
Hope it helps! If you have any topics that you'd like me to cover along the way let me know. 👍
ND looks better to me. Great video!
I believe HSS has some issues if you're shooting any volume. I typically have to do 8 environmental sittings in a day, and the Godox lights go into overheat protection mode after a number of pops.
Cool! I've never used an ND filter with flash....time to experiment ! Thank you....
trying to get into flash photography and this video was super helpful. thanks.
Thanks for the video! Using both methods, as/when needed, will help anybody be a better photographer... I hope!
You're photographing thru another lens so remember to take care of the ND filter, don't abuse it. Some cameras may struggle with focus with a really dark ND, and if the lens becomes warped from heat or misuse, you'll struggle with focus.
In over 25 years of photography, I've never warped a filter. What on earth could do that? They're not like gels on flashes that can melt if they're too dense or used at too high a power.
I like the ND filter look for some reason. Great Video
The ND looks good and when I was in studio did go over 200. Awesome class.
Thanks for the kind words and support! 🙏
Great video Miguel. I will personally always side with HSS over ND as I personally believe adding an extra layer of glass on top of the lens (unless super high end ND glass) will degrade image quality to an extent.
If it's a good quality filter it's negligible. Probably even imperceptible.
Nice video, as I do have high speed sync and plan on getting the Nikon 85mm 1.2 with Z8 contemplating the ND for that lens specifically for this.
I preferred the ND based on the colors as the pink top was perfect to express this. Also the softer light on the face as well.
Both shots a greats and in a pinch one way other the other will make it happen.
I'm new to photography..Thanks for the technique..This is great
Both depending on the time of day.
Exactly this! It's all about having options based on what you run into.
I'm probably still a fan of shooting at 2.8 because I like to fall off but I shoot medium format so 2.8 in medium format probably equates to about to F2 in full frame, thanks for the video. I learnt a lot. I really like your channel as you don't talk too fast and you explain things as you're going.
super tuto ! Freewell has now a V2 cpl+vnd 3-7 which looks similar to the one you are using.I am going to order one kit for my a7rv+50mm F/1.2+godox ad300pro. Do you have tutos on HVL-F60rm2 on and off camera ?
Thanks, great topic. Probably leaning towards ND so that my speedlight doesn't overheat in HSS.
Woww nice Bro, so beautiful shot.. good job 🤙🤙🤙
Ohmygaad! I have an fj400 I don’t know how to use! I’m learning how to use flash. First, I don’t know how to update it. Second, I finally figured out that why the trigger doesn’t work is because for Leica, I have to choose Lumix. And how do I use it? Like HSS and all other stuffs. I couldn’t understand tutorial viddeos
Your videos are very helpful, you're an excellent teacher 👏
Thank you so much for the feedback!! 🙏
To save battery and refresh battery time, I'd shoot without HSS. As far as the comparison between the two, it's really hard to tell because they look very similar. Of course, it helps when you have a pretty model 😉
Great video. Nice gear to look after I want an fj 400 set up justo like that. In the end you did not say what is better yo you nd or hss.
Great vid - thanks for that. It had been confusing me but now it's all clear. Keep up the good work !
Although the one with the ND filter and HSS mode is exposed correctly, aesthetically the first overexposed background one looks more natural to me. Btw thanks for sharing
Awesome video Miguel, now I will try the ND filter, thank you
Great video & tutorial, I think i will try both techniques!
wonderful topic. to my eye, i really don't see that much of a difference between the two techniques. the pink of the sweater really pops on both so dialing in the brightness and your model's (she was great!) face seems more than doable. this is really i skill i should be working on. thank you for the inspiration. i am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.
Glad you enjoyed it, and more to come. Thanks for subscribing! 🙏
Great video as always. Would love to see this same comparison in a brighter setting. Maybe a daytime beach shoot with HSS vs. ND? Then we could really see the effects of the power output limitation of HSS. and the potential real advantage of ND. Thanks!
Thanks Dennis! Now that I'm feeling better I'm definitely doing that. 📸
Nicely explained and demonstrated Miguel!
Thank you! 🙏
Can you show the settings for the ND filter and HSS shots side by side? That would give me an idea of the difference between these two options.
Second question is when do you use ND filters and when do you use HSS?
I am so used to hss I can’t think being without it. By big strobe has plenty of juice and my speedlights use lithium batteries so that helps. Thanks for the video.
Shout out to the lady too :), amazing no one mentions her 😅.
Sharpe explanations thx
Those are great thank you.
What is your process In post editing? do you adjust the HSL and color grading? or just the basics such as contrast, saturation and lights?
Would you do a possibly video on that?
Thank you! I actually have a few retouching videos already on my channel. Check them out 😁👍
great video as usual. any focusing tips when using an ND filter? thanks.
The information you provide is really very useful, I will try it at the first opportunity. I only have one doubt, I have an ND 4 filter, can it be used even if it is not with different measures? Greetings from Mexico.
Thank you, and yes! You can definitely use it but an variable ND is more useful since ND 4 may be too much in certain conditions and not enough in others.
@@MiguelQuilesJr Thank you very much Miguel, I will take your advice into account, anyway I had already thought about buying a variable ND filter.
This was a great one. I like both as well . Is it possible to use both at the same time. I
The nd filters make it looks so much better.
Learned something new today, thanks Miguel
Thank you again, actually had to refer back to this video before buying NEW nd filters
With my Sony A7R3 using HSS, I was getting terrible banding issues which was resolved by turning off the "electronic front curtain shutter." However, that introduced some shutter lag, which meant that the camera snapped the shutter a fraction of a second AFTER the moment I had wanted to capture. This was extremely frustrating during a portrait session when you are trying to capture specific expressions. For this reason, I would probably want to consider an ND filter unless someone knows how to get around this issue.
I use the A7Riii and you are correct, but it only bands if you go over 1/1000 shutter with electronic shutter, at least that’s been my experience.
@@philippemichelphotography Thank you! I also noticed it didn't happen all the time in HSS, but from what you're saying I'll definitely keep in mind the 1/1000 threshold next time I use it.
ND filter is amazing !
Both are great! Just that you would be spending at least $200 on a True Color ND filter. Definitely worth it if you want to always shoot at full power because using HSS cuts your flash power in half. So to get full power equivalent to 1/16 with HSS, you have to use 1/8. If you dont want to spend another $200 on an ND filter, then best to go with HSS.
I know you’re a professional but these pictures were 🔥🔥🔥
Both are very great , i would like you to teach us how to use the ND filter in the middle of the day .
Thanks for your videos they are so amazing.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you! I'll definitely be shooting a mid day version of the same video. Stay tuned! 🙌
@@MiguelQuilesJr That would be awesome !!!
For in the middle of the day portraits, you choose your wide open aperture, you choose iso 100 and you put your shutter speed at between 1/160 or 1/200s, depending on your camera's sync speed. You then maneuver the ND filter around to control ambient exposure to your liking. Generally, you want your variable ND filter to be between 6 or or 8 stops on very sunny days. After that you introduce your flash.
The subject is good at what she does. Great vid, it was helpful.thanks.
Amazing video and what wonderful photos, very explanatory.
This is an awesome video, I love how you did this kind of iterative approach that shows how each step of the way influences the final result. Definitely subscribed now!
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, and thanks for subscribing! More to come next week 😁📸
Excellent tutorial simple and effective
Thank you!! That's always my goal 🙏
Great video Miguel, really simplified things for me. I have a couple of questions: Did you turn off exposure simulation on the camera to get the correct ambient exposure, or is it even necessary to do so? When you shot with the ND, were you using TTL on the light? Thanks
I think he was in Manual flash the whole time. He would have said if he used TTL.
The other time high-speed sync is good is if it's a slightly windy day and your model's hair is blowing in the wind you want to be able to shoot around 1/500 of a second or else their hair will look blurry in the shot that's something else to consider
great vdo ... thank you ... and you go at a good speed .. we can actually keep up!
a verry good idee to use a nd filter. My Z9 have terribile banding with HSS so this good be a real good option to not use HSS
I would say that a filter is what you want in cases of doing longer shoots to save power on the batteries because HSS uses strobe bursts that can eat up batteries fast.
Nice comparison. I've never used HSS, but I constantly use ND filters when shooting at fast apertures. I use them in the studio and in the field. Now you got me curious about HSS. Though I've never felt limited by the ND method.
Thank you! I really only found ND filters to be less effective when using a DSLR or attempting to focus with anything above ND4 or so. It throws the AF system off on many camera systems and can sometimes cause color cast/vignetting. I still like having the option though.
@@MiguelQuilesJr Yes, that much is certain. I'm shooting with a Canon 5D Mk IV, and it struggles to nail focus with 8 stops of ND (5+3) over my 85mm. Less than that (5 or 3 alone), and it seems to do just fine. A small LED as a focus assist, mounted over the trigger, or held by an assistant if I have one, helps a lot.
@@MiguelQuilesJr I do notice a slight color cast, but I kinda like it.
Both look great
Thank you!
It‘s funny, I just watched your video from 6 months ago and at the end I saw this video linked. And it‘s made 1 day ago 😮💨
Lucky me haha
Crazy timing! 😂
The problem with HSS with flashes is that the power is really draining the batteries. With ND filters you don’t have to fill you pockets with batteries. As well, you will discover additional uses for your ND filter.
not going to lie best damn video on the internet
I appreciate the love! That's the goal with every upload, glad this one hit the mark 🙌
@@MiguelQuilesJr definitely I’ve been looking at a lot of videos trying to learn but everyone is just showing u how the pics look with the light not showing you the camera settings , you were by far the best thanks again brother
ive used HSS alot with capturing certain food photography photos.
Been using this technique ever since learning shoot on site
my nikon d5600 dont have hss but i do have nd filters this is a great technique - thanks for info
Great video - any overheating issues with the fj400 doing HSS?
Thank you! No issues at all. I use it in hot humid Florida and have never had it overheat.
Nice photography sir
HSS never give a color cast, ND filter may introduce color cast depending on the quality of the filter.
Just buy quality filters. It's EASY.
I love the ND filter great photos
I’m new on this so new subscriber here 👋 thanks for sharing your tips 👍🏻