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Pixel Boy
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 19:46
I own a 5D mk2 and recently invested in some gemini 750 pro heads and in the manual it says theyr capable of 1/2900 does that mean thats the light duration?? and using this at a high f point will give me a crisper image and reduce ambient light.... and the shutter speed is 1/200 on my 5D mk2 so i asume thats the max shutter speed?

Correct?? apologies if this is a stupid question i have alot to learn....
Firotechnics
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 20:05
1/2900 is the flash duration. 1/200th is the max sync speed u could use shutter speed that are faster but you will see your shutter curtain if you do.
tim
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 22:40
As long as ambient isn't significant compared with the studio light output your shutter speed doesn't matter much. 1/30th and 1/200th will look much the same. The shutter only controls ambient light, and a fast shutter might be handy if there's a beam of sunlight you'd like to cut out.

You might not even get 1/200th, I think the camera spec says 1/125th for studio lights. Either way though, it doesn't much matter.
Pixel Boy
7th of October 2009 (Wed), 04:21
Firotechnics, thanks for the re-asurance.... Tim thanks you obviously kno your shiz very helpfull stuff!
tim
7th of October 2009 (Wed), 04:40
Many people use my name and shiz in the same sentence, in various combinations ;)
PCthug
7th of October 2009 (Wed), 05:53
I tried to use 1/200 and had the dreaded black curtain line along the right side of the shot, so now dont go past 1/160.
BTW i use the Bowens 200 kit.
Pixel Boy
7th of October 2009 (Wed), 07:43
I tried to use 1/200 and had the dreaded black curtain line along the right side of the shot, so now dont go past 1/160.
BTW i use the Bowens 200 kit.

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PCthug
7th of October 2009 (Wed), 10:44
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www.danielpepin.com (http://www.danielpepin.com) theres a sample, sorry its my site pritty simple at the mo im building my portfolio........

only trying to help, no offense intended...

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