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To capture movement sharply, go stroboscopic.

By Peter Kolonia Posted July 7, 2008

Stroboscopic flash uses multiple flash pops to capture a moving subject relatively sharply and repeatedly as it travels across a single frame.

Here are a few common problems you may run into, along with an array of ways to overcome them.

Subject is too light (overexposed):

  • Set a smaller aperture and/or slower ISO.
  • Dial down the flash power from, say, 1/8 to 1/16 power.
  • Move the flash and subject further apart.
  • Dim the ambient lighting or find a darker location.

Subject is too dark (underexposed):

  • Set a larger aperture and/or higher ISO.
  • Set a higher flash power.
  • Move your flash closer to the subject.
  • Shoot under brighter ambient light.

Subject is too blurred:

  • Reduce the flash frequency (Hz).
  • Slow the subject’s motion.
  • Set a faster shutter speed.
  • Dim the ambient light levels.

Background is too bright:

  • Set a faster shutter speed, lower ISO, or smaller aperture.
  • Move your subject away from the background.
  • Shoot under dimmer ambient light.
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