Flash synchronization
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In photography, flash synchronization or flash sync is the synchronizing the firing of a photographic flash with the opening of the shutter admitting light to photographic film or electronic image sen
An example of improper synch. Either the flash is firing too late or the shutter speed is too fast (shutter moving vertically). Note the different exposure levels.
PC-socket
Hot shoe
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A hot shoe is a mounting point on the top of a camera to attach a flash unit and other compatible accessories. It takes the form of an angled metal bracket surrounding a metal contact point which comp
Flash synchronization
…a cable with a standardized coaxial PC (for Prontor/Compur) 3.5 mm (1⁄8 in) connector (as defined in ISO 519), or via contacts in an accessory mount (hot shoe) bracket. Faster shutter speeds are often better when there is significant ambient illumination, and flash is used to flash fill subjects that are…
Canon EOS 350D Hot shoe
Proprietary hot shoe used by Minolta and older Sony cameras (Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D)
Minolta SRT101 accessory shoe without electrical function (cold shoe)