Flash Gun sync speed

[Jpgr31]

Hi everyone! I do not yet own a flash gun yet, so this question might not seem so dumb! Will a dedicated flash gun increase the flash sync speed over the in camera flash? I own a nikon d70s at the moment, looking to upgrade in the near future. Thanks!

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Your ca,era syncs at 1/500 not sure if it has high sync feature

[Jpgr31]

Hi wave, not quite understanding what you mean. If i bought the nikon d7000 and nikon sb-400 flashgun, what would be the fastest flash-sync speed avaliable?

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hi your camera has a speed at which it syncs the d7000 will sync at speeds up to 1/250th. It doesnt matter whether it is an external or internal flash. with some flashes high speed sync is available i am not sure if the sb400 supports it

[Jpgr31]

If thats really the case, then im quite dissapointed. As i would like to work with flash speed 1/500secs or faster. I still find it hard to believe that the fastest flash sync speed possible on the new D7000 is only 1/250!?

[Dudley]

Hi

I think you are confusing the Sync Speed ( maximum shutter speed for using flash) with the flash duration. To set a short duration flash, set your flash to manual, and select a low power setting. Then try to capture the short duration event you are trying to picture ( difficult part ).

[Jpgr31]

Ive been reading some quite in-depth articles online. It is true, its not simple. I'll be posting a photograph of dragonflies in flight taken with the in-camera flash.

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