DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

Always good to be in danger of learning something new.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

As has already been suggested, you will need a camera and flash that can work together. Both, camera and flash need to support High Speed Sync.
Now you can sync the camera to higher speeds than 1/250 sec.

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

My canon flash units at full power have a duration of about 1/1000 second. As the power output decreases the duration decreases to about 1/40,000th second. So if you can shoot using only the flash to light the subject the synch speed will not be a factor.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

You may find this helpful.
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/high-speed-sync-a-flash-technique-to-add-a-pro-touch-to-your-photographs.html

tcthome Loc: NJ

D810 does. In the Flash Menu , you can choose from 1/320(AUTO FP) or 1/250(AUTO FP) for High Speed Sync. I have used the D810 with the SB 700 flash at 1/1250 with no problems. I would think if you went back as far as the D700, maybe even D200 it probably supported it but haven't checked.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Thank you.

uhaas2009

You have to set the camera to allowed it. If you would tell what camera someone would have give you directions.....😉😉😉

Bison Bud

Thank you, indeed helpful!

Bison Bud

I am currently shooting a Pentax K3 and shopping for a good flash unit. However, I also have a Canon T1i as a backup and a speedlight unit for it. However, it is not a good remote/off camera flash unit as it's trigger system is infra-red rather than RF. I am looking into the high speed sync capabilities of both kits at this time and I am very interested in learning more about flash photography in general, especially the use of high speed sync. There is always more to learn and photography is a wonderful hobby that provides many opportunities to learn and advance my knowledge and skills. Thanks to all for their input here!

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"...enough shutter speed to adequately freeze motion..." Bison Bud like so many other aspects of photography this depends on what you are shooting... To freeze the wings of a hummingbird in flight? Even at 1/8000 there is still traces of motion blur... That said to freeze a ballerina in midair? See below...

Has for... "...Are there any cameras out there that could sync faster?" All my Nikon cameras can (both prosumer and pro build)... even my ancient prosumer Nikon D300... All you need to do is enable it in the Menu System under the Custom Settings Menu; Bracketing Flash; Flash Sync Speed and choose (Auto FP)... Canon is similar...

That said... There are serious limitations... As some of already mentioned the Flash Unit's output power drops rapidly the higher the shutter speed. Keep in mind that the need to understand Flash Illumination remains the Gatekeeper here... Since Flash duration is so quick you'll have to test repeatedly to get your head around what to expect.

Food for thought... Photograhic excellence is not a consumer commodity... It can not be purchased, only mastered with time and Herculean effort... few are even willing to make such an investment in the time necessary and fewer are actually capable of staying the course in the face of repeated failure...

Thomas Edison got it right... "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."

Hope this helps Bison Bud
All the best on your photographic journey...
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Four Nikon SB-910's through a 72 inch parabolic... HSS at 1/2500; Nikon D3x; AF-S 70-200mm f2.8 VR II at f/2.8

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Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"...I also have a Canon T1i as a backup and a speedlight unit for it. However, it is not a good remote/off camera flash unit as it's trigger system is infra-red rather than RF..." It is a poor craftsman who blames their tools Bison Bud

"...photography is a wonderful hobby..." Bison Bud until this changes from hobby to vocation it is unlikely that you will ultimately become one with your tools... Experience is a brutal teacher...

Commercial shooters struggle 7/24 for that legal tender...
It takes more than passion... just saying...

cedymock Loc: Irmo, South Carolina

Extremely well done Thomas902 !

ELNikkor

I used my (lowly!) but great D40 for 1/500 sec. synch when shooting soccer at high-noon. It filled in the shadows on the faces real well without any blur or second-images of the players or ball. When the D40 broke, I moved on to the D5100 and D750, but always wished I still had the D40 for some of its uniqueness. Recently, I found one locally on Craigslist for only $50, with the 18-55 kit lens. Couldn't pass it up!

Bison Bud

I don't remember blaming my tools for anything, I simply stated in a round about way that the flash's usefulness as an off camera unit is limited. While I could buy an RF trigger system for it, I am more interested in buying a better all around flash unit or units for my K3 and I can assure you it or they will have an RF trigger. Another lesson already learned the hard way.

I also think that it's pretty Elitist to state that someone not doing photography for money is unlikely to become one with his or her tools! While a paid pro may spend more time working with his or her tools and experience is indeed valuable, much paid work is very repetitious and seldom approaches new ground once learned. As an unpaid hobbyist, I have the flexibility to grow in any direction I please and/or choose, while a Pro's flexibility is dictated by his need to get paid. Frankly, you have no idea how much time and effort someone else can put into any endeavor or the potential they have to learn and progress. Just saying!

BebuLamar

I agree with you here!