Shutter speed locked at 200 with flash

[digitaljoe]

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you have the flash activated?

 

[RDKirk]

I don't think it's locked in any of the Creative Modes.

It would be locked in the picture modes (I dunno if it is in of them because I don't use them) because at shutter speeds higher than 200, the shutter does not expose the entire sensor to the flash in the same instant. A higher shutter speed would block part of the sensor from the flash.

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

--
RDKirk

'I know you're smarter than I am. But I think you're making up some of those words.' Rocky Rooster from 'Chicken Run'

 

[digitaljoe]

I want to use fill flash in bright sunlight but when the flash is on the shutter speed won't go above 200 even in full manual mode. Is this a limitation of the Rebel or all all cameras like that because of what you said... the shutter above 200 would block part of the sensor?

Thanks,
Joe

It would be locked in the picture modes (I dunno if it is in of
them because I don't use them) because at shutter speeds higher
than 200, the shutter does not expose the entire sensor to the
flash in the same instant. A higher shutter speed would block part
of the sensor from the flash.

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

--
RDKirk
'I know you're smarter than I am. But I think you're making up
some of those words.' Rocky Rooster from 'Chicken Run'

 

[amas2]

no chance with the internal flash,
the speedlite 550 has a highspeed-mode for your needs

Thanks,
Joe

It would be locked in the picture modes (I dunno if it is in of
them because I don't use them) because at shutter speeds higher
than 200, the shutter does not expose the entire sensor to the
flash in the same instant. A higher shutter speed would block part
of the sensor from the flash.

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

--
RDKirk
'I know you're smarter than I am. But I think you're making up
some of those words.' Rocky Rooster from 'Chicken Run'

 

[Jordan Robbins]

What flash are you using? You need a flash with a high speed sync setting (HSS) to use shutter speeds faster than 1/200sec. I know both the 550ex and the Metz 54 have this setting but I am not sure which of the other have it. If you are using the internal flash, it most certainly does not.

-Jordan

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

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-Jordan

 

[Eric Bond]

I know my 380EX has an HHS setting, which is a lesser model than the 420, so I can only assume a 420 also has it as well.

-Jordan

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

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-Jordan

 

[Irberules]

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

The DRebel is not designed to go above 1/200 with the flash. One of the D70 advantages was that the max flash sync speed was 1/500.

 

[indulis]

Works as long as the flash has the high speed sync. The flash just then has a V-E-R-Y long flash that stays on for the full curtain travel.

Works with my Sigma 500 DG Super

Indulis

 

[digitaljoe]

I have the 550 but I forgot about trying to use the high speed sync. I thought the camera locked it out for some reason. I just tried a few test shots and it worked exactly as I wanted it to. There are many situations where the subject is dark but the background is very bright.. the high speed sync works wonders to create a nicely exposed photo.

Thanks again!
Joe

Thanks,
Joe

It would be locked in the picture modes (I dunno if it is in of
them because I don't use them) because at shutter speeds higher
than 200, the shutter does not expose the entire sensor to the
flash in the same instant. A higher shutter speed would block part
of the sensor from the flash.

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

--
RDKirk
'I know you're smarter than I am. But I think you're making up
some of those words.' Rocky Rooster from 'Chicken Run'

 

[EyE]

What if you use manual with hss?

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

 

[wilfredmrand]

The reason is that the shutter must be fully open: first curtain already across the frame, 2d curtain not yet started. An assumption is made about the lowest common denominator burst of light from lightpack. The shorter the strobe burst, the faster the sync speed. Pro models with professional lightpacks will have faster sync speeds. The camera compensates by setting a massive underexposure - then lighting the scene (and freezing the action) with a 1/1000th sec or faster flash from your light pack. Many of the fabulous basketball action photos taken by SI over the years were taken with film cameras sync'd at 1/60 sec.....lighting provided by multiple lightpacks.
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Wilfred M Rand
http://www.pbase.com/wilfredmrand/

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

 

[Kelvinz]

With the High speed sync feature on the flash?

-Kelvin
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http://kelvinz.deviantart.com/gallery/

 

[digitaljoe]

I could live with 1/500, it is clearly an advantage. The 1/200 sync is too slow but with the 550 flash I'm set for now. I hope future models of the Rebel increase the sync speed.

Joe

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

The DRebel is not designed to go above 1/200 with the flash. One
of the D70 advantages was that the max flash sync speed was 1/500.

 

[johnvsop]

I have the Sigma 500 DG. How do you activate the faster sync?

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

 

[Daniella68313]

I don't think there is any good reason no...my silly little point and shoot can do flash photos at any shutter speed.

This make it almost impossible for me to use fill in flash in bird photography..1/200s is not enough to freeze any motion and if I want to use fill in flash with the 300d, I MUST use 1/200s..

I need a new camera

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

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Mornórëo Nóressë yassë i Fuini caitar.
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Saurulmaiel

 

[Daniella68313]

will the speedlite 550 let you take photos are more than 1/200s??

Thanks,
Joe

It would be locked in the picture modes (I dunno if it is in of
them because I don't use them) because at shutter speeds higher
than 200, the shutter does not expose the entire sensor to the
flash in the same instant. A higher shutter speed would block part
of the sensor from the flash.

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

--
RDKirk
'I know you're smarter than I am. But I think you're making up
some of those words.' Rocky Rooster from 'Chicken Run'

--
Minë Corma hostië të ilyë ar mordossë nutië të
Mornórëo Nóressë yassë i Fuini caitar.
Un thoron arart’a s’un hith mal’kemen ioke.
Saurulmaiel

 

[Daniella68313]

so what is the faster shutter speed that you can use with the 550? are you limited to something?

Thanks again!
Joe

Thanks,
Joe

It would be locked in the picture modes (I dunno if it is in of
them because I don't use them) because at shutter speeds higher
than 200, the shutter does not expose the entire sensor to the
flash in the same instant. A higher shutter speed would block part
of the sensor from the flash.

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

--
RDKirk
'I know you're smarter than I am. But I think you're making up
some of those words.' Rocky Rooster from 'Chicken Run'

--
Minë Corma hostië të ilyë ar mordossë nutië të
Mornórëo Nóressë yassë i Fuini caitar.
Un thoron arart’a s’un hith mal’kemen ioke.
Saurulmaiel

 

[Daniella68313]

Thanks again!
Joe

Thanks,
Joe

It would be locked in the picture modes (I dunno if it is in of
them because I don't use them) because at shutter speeds higher
than 200, the shutter does not expose the entire sensor to the
flash in the same instant. A higher shutter speed would block part
of the sensor from the flash.

Is there a reason the shutter speed can't go above 200 when you
have the flash activated?

--
RDKirk
'I know you're smarter than I am. But I think you're making up
some of those words.' Rocky Rooster from 'Chicken Run'

--
Minë Corma hostië të ilyë ar mordossë nutië të
Mornórëo Nóressë yassë i Fuini caitar.
Un thoron arart’a s’un hith mal’kemen ioke.
Saurulmaiel

 

[TomCee]

Daniella wrote:

with the Canon 550 ex I can get shutterspeeds up to 1/4000 with high sync. No problem.
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Regards,
Tom



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Canon 300D FAQ: http://www.marius.org/fom-serve/cache/3.html

 

[Ostoski]

I need to figure this out as well. I'm trying to use fill flash with a better beamer. I would like to use say manual mode with a 1/1000 shutter speed at f8 with the flash in High speed sync full power. I need this for fill flash for birds inflight to get rid of the shadows underside. Does anyone know the setting on the sigma? I have misplaced my manual... thanks!
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Rod
http://www.pbase.com/rod_ostoski