430ex Flash not staying in Hi Sync - PhotoCamel

waple · 03-12-2007

When I put my flash into the H mode, it isn't stay there all the time. Sometimes it will but most times it's just taking itself out. Is there a way to keep it there or is there a reason why it shouldn't be on all the time?

JohnC · 03-13-2007

As far as I know, you should be able to keep the flash in Hi Sync mode, but if you set the shutter speed of your camera lower than the highest sync speed it will behave as a "normal" flash. It might also change depending on what mode the camera is in (creative vs presets). Once you set the shutter speed up higher than the sync speed the flash should go back into Hi Speed Sync mode.

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waple Llama Posts: 718 CamelKarma: 594 Gallery \| Blog	430ex Flash not staying in Hi Sync When I put my flash into the H mode, it isn't stay there all the time. Sometimes it will but most times it's just taking itself out. Is there a way to keep it there or is there a reason why it shouldn't be on all the time? __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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JohnC Dromedary Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,060 CamelKarma: 573 Gallery \| Blog	Re: 430ex Flash not staying in Hi Sync As far as I know, you should be able to keep the flash in Hi Sync mode, but if you set the shutter speed of your camera lower than the highest sync speed it will behave as a "normal" flash. It might also change depending on what mode the camera is in (creative vs presets). Once you set the shutter speed up higher than the sync speed the flash should go back into Hi Speed Sync mode. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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