flash causes pause before shutter
Jul 2, 2018 09:17:14 #
bmike101
Loc: Gainesville, Florida
When I use the flash on the camera I press the shutter release and it pauses before firing. I watched it and a light will light up after the shutter release button is pressed and then it will fire. Two questions what is the light for.? .... ohhhhh it is probably for focus (though I have it set for manual focus and then I tried again having manual focus and bbf set). The second question does not matter if the purpose of the light is for focus because the second question is how can I get it to fire immediately? nikkon lets it fire immediately if the pop up flash is down. I wonder if having a hot shoe flash will make it pause?
Jul 2, 2018 10:01:33 #
It's the preflash. Digital cameras use preflash to figure out how much flash power is needed for correct exposure.
Jul 2, 2018 10:24:44 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
BebuLamar wrote:
It's the preflash. Digital cameras use preflash to figure out how much flash power is needed for correct exposure.
What is the brand and model of the camera? We cannot answer the question without that information.
Jul 2, 2018 11:38:59 #
BebuLamar wrote:
It's the preflash. Digital cameras use preflash to figure out how much flash power is needed for correct exposure.
Is it pre-flashes or the focusing assist light? Those pre-flashes are so fast that it's not noticeable. Maybe some people have noticed them. I never have.
Jul 2, 2018 12:09:44 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
CO wrote:
Is it pre-flashes or the focusing assist light? Those pre-flashes are so fast that it's not noticeable. Maybe some people have noticed them. I never have.
Everyone is guessing because different cameras work differently in terms of construction and software. WHAT IS THE BRAND AND MODEL OF CAMERA YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT???? No one can answer the question with anything other than a guess without that information.
Jul 2, 2018 12:56:12 #
Jul 2, 2018 16:45:22 #
bpulv wrote:
Everyone is guessing because different cameras work differently in terms of construction and software. WHAT IS THE BRAND AND MODEL OF CAMERA YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT???? No one can answer the question with anything other than a guess without that information.
The OP is using a Nikon camera and the pop-up flash. There's an AF-assist light on the front of the camera.
Jul 2, 2018 16:58:14 #
bmike101 wrote:
When I use the flash on the camera I press the shu... (show quote)
You can turn off AF-assist in the menus. Hot shoe flashes also have AF-assist lights.
Jul 2, 2018 19:58:01 #
bpulv wrote:
Everyone is guessing because different cameras work differently in terms of construction and software. WHAT IS THE BRAND AND MODEL OF CAMERA YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT???? No one can answer the question with anything other than a guess without that information.
We like to guess, no need to shout or repeat yourself.
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Jul 2, 2018 20:10:15 #
The OP says he’s using a Nikon in the first post.
20 seconds of looking at previous threads tells me it’s a D3200.
Where did he go?....maybe out making images.
20 seconds of looking at previous threads tells me it’s a D3200.
Where did he go?....maybe out making images.
Jul 2, 2018 21:40:44 #
Jul 2, 2018 21:52:31 #
bmike101
Loc: Gainesville, Florida
sorry guys about not id'n my camera. I used to have it and my lens in the signature but then I realized that no one really cares about that. I put the camera back in yhe sig.
Jul 3, 2018 00:23:46 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
bmike101 wrote:
sorry guys about not id'n my camera. I used to have it and my lens in the signature but then I realized that no one really cares about that. I put the camera back in yhe sig.
Have you checked red-eye reduction, as was suggested?
Jul 3, 2018 06:00:53 #
bmike101 wrote:
When I use the flash on the camera I press the shu... (show quote)
The pre flash is for red eye reduction. The preflash causes the pupils to close down reducing red eye.
Jul 3, 2018 06:21:11 #
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