Originally posted by UncleVanya Most flashes don't allow you direct access to duration - that's a function of power for most of them.
The flash use in an outdoor setting with sports is uncommon. It's likely to annoy the players. Use it for a sideline shot after the game if you want. Shoot in high ISO in RAW if you can get away with it (frame rate vs. buffer space) and use noise reduction software for now. See if that gets you what you are looking for first.
Apparently not THAT uncommon. Here is what I got from one of the sports websites I tried to load my photos to:
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> Thank you for submitting your application to become a MaxPreps Photographer. We regret to inform you that your application has not been accepted at this time for the following reason(s):
> -Need To See Night Football Sample Images - preferably taken with high-powered flash
> -Need To See Indoor Basketball Sample Images - preferably taken with high-powered flash/strobes
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> Please feel free to resubmit your application in the future.
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