Shutter-Flash Synchronization

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New York state-based photographer Paul Duncan has put together a nine-minute video that does a great job of explaining how strobes properly sync with shutters and why 1/250th of a second is the upper limit for most digital single lens reflex cameras. [ More from Paul Duncan ]

High Speed Corners – Shutter Speed #2

High speed shutter stops bike racing action

Finding the spot was easy. I knew that when I laid down on the wet sidewalk I’d have a great low angle to frame a bike racer against the skyline as he made a turn into Uptown Westerville. The low view would place the rider in an exaggerated angle with the city’s small town building [...]

1/800th not fast enough – Shutter Speed #1

Softball bat and ball at 1/800th of a second

Sports photographers strive to  catch that moment when the bat strikes the ball. It’s the peak action so important to creating a story. The batter’s arms are extended, their eyes focused on the ball. The ball is compressed against the bat as its direction is reversed by a stronger force. The short backlight separates the batter and ball from [...]