Clarification of Flash Synch Speeds

NeilGratton · 12-20-2012, 02:35 AM

I've seen that while the Q will synch flashes at 1/2000s this only applies for the internal flash and for certain lenses (is it only the 01 and 02). For the Q it's stated that external flashes will only synch down to 1/250s.

The Q10 is a slightly different beast so I put this to the test. With the 02 zoom and some Yongnuo flash triggers, I can confirm that I could synch EXTERNAL flash down to 1/2000s

Yes, I'm happy, that gives three extra stops of light against the ambient.

I haven't tried external flash with an adapted lens yet - I'll report back when I have.

Last edited by NeilGratton; 12-20-2012 at 02:48 AM.

SonDa5 · 12-20-2012, 02:43 AM

Cool. Hope this is something that can be fixed with a firmware update.

12-20-2012, 02:35 AM	#1
NeilGratton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Exeter, Devon Posts: 137	Clarification of Flash Synch Speeds I've seen that while the Q will synch flashes at 1/2000s this only applies for the internal flash and for certain lenses (is it only the 01 and 02). For the Q it's stated that external flashes will only synch down to 1/250s. The Q10 is a slightly different beast so I put this to the test. With the 02 zoom and some Yongnuo flash triggers, I can confirm that I could synch EXTERNAL flash down to 1/2000s Yes, I'm happy, that gives three extra stops of light against the ambient. I haven't tried external flash with an adapted lens yet - I'll report back when I have. Last edited by NeilGratton; 12-20-2012 at 02:48 AM.

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12-20-2012, 02:43 AM	#2
SonDa5 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 70	Cool. Hope this is something that can be fixed with a firmware update.