Dragging the Shutter?

Could someone explain the dragging the shutter concept to me with the flash?

I have been reading everything I can about doing some strobe work outdoors, but still don't understand dragging the shutter.

Thanks, I will hang up and listen...first time caller, long-time listener...

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Dragging the shutter, simply, is using a longer exposure time to let some ambient light be recorded to balance with the flash for a more even exposure in darker areas.

mikekelley wrote in post #10175770
Dragging the shutter, simply, is using a longer exposure time to let some ambient light be recorded to balance with the flash for a more even exposure in darker areas.

Thanks i was wondering this too

great easy to the point explanation

mikekelley wrote in post #10175770
Dragging the shutter, simply, is using a longer exposure time to let some ambient light be recorded to balance with the flash for a more even exposure in darker areas.

So it's basically slow sync? Like front or rear curtain sync, but with a stationary subject?

Haven't heard the term "dragging the shutter" until today.

culturejam wrote in post #10177200
So it's basically slow sync? Like front or rear curtain sync, but with a stationary subject?

Doesn't have to be a stationary subject.

windpig wrote in post #10175629
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http://neilvn.com …ng-the-shutter-revisited/

Thanks!!!!

philwillmedia wrote in post #10177250
Doesn't have to be a stationary subject

Okay, so it's definitely just another name for slow sync. Thanks.