Unlocking the Power of Fill Flash: Action Photography Tips

Unleash the power of fill flash in outdoor photography! Watch as we demonstrate how to use fill flash to freeze the action and add a catch light to your subject's eyes. Learn the technical aspects, such as setting up high-speed sync and adjusting flash compensation. With practice, you'll master the timing and capture stunning photos in any lighting condition. Don't forget to subscribe for more photography insights!

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[brucegraner]

Great video. Since retiring I haven't used much flash, concentrating on bird photography. However, in case you have Lumix users who use the FZ1000 Mk2 or its Leica twin, the Leica V-Lux 5, you should be able to flash synch at any synch speed between 1/60th and 1, 2000th, if you trigger the light via a Pocket Wizard radio link. At least this was something I did all the time with my Leica V-Lux 114. These Lumix 1-inch sensor cameras are very underrated. You're an amazing resource of information for us Lumix shooters. Much thanks for all you do.

[lumixographer]

What a marvelous teacher you are, Marlene! You keep it simple so we can get it right.👍

[GeertKuster]

I’ve recently purchased an on-cam flash and it is shocking how little videos about the subject is! So thanks for this 🙏

[howardchud]

The only video I have found on this subject. 👍👍

[gordon]

Even when I don’t think it will apply to me I watch your videos, just so well done!

[briancarr]

Hi Marlene: another mystery of photography solved! Many thanks.😀

[sutv]

Looking forward to watching this later Marlene. I have been struggling with flash for sometime now. Thanks.

[collincourtois]

Another fabulous tutorial. Thank you.

[ksgtokgo]

I love your videos, always so interesting and informative. I have never used a flash, and don't think I will - but I still found your presentation fascinating and so very well done. Thank you!

[MrFirstdance]

You are always so well informed and helpful...no wonder your name is mentioned more than any when it comes to those seeking how to use your camera in the facebook groups!

[dansr]

Nice video ... how come most videos on the subject do not mention FLASH ZOOM - would be nice to have an explanation

[IsmaelRodriguez]

Why doesn't the constant view feature work on my LCD screen when using on camera flash?
I use a Lumix G85 😊

[sutv]

Great lesson Marlene, I'm get back to the flash drawing board. I also see you have a video on the godox. I have the same unit so that should be good. Also, I often like to buy coffee for the important teachers I follow but for some reason lately I'm not seeing pay pal. I want to buy but not at the sake of signing for yet another pay app and I have no heard of or putting card out there yet in another place. Pay Pal is so secure and easy to get help and protection if something gets hacked not to mention most have because of ebay and many others. . Just saying. Thanks. Looking forward.

[goodtimezproductionz]

Hello. Off topic but have you had any of the rubber grip pieces come loose? Best way to repair?

[sutv]

Hey Marlene I'm up and running with my flash. Your video broke me on though to the other side. Thank you. You did not mention how far away the subjects are. How close does one need to be for this kind of catch light?

[AprilClayton]

I’ve been thinking of trying flash for macro photography of flowers. It seemed complicated. Your video makes it seem less intimidating. Marcus Pix uses interesting lighting outdoors with the G100. He made a Hollywood film and loves LUMIX cameras the most.

[benjieloveless]

Ive found the g100 useless for flash at any speed. Rolling shutter artifacts in about half of all of my shots.

[oneeyedphotographer]

Oh dear.

When you use HSS, the exposure duration is the sync speed of your camera.

The exposure duration is managed with a slit in the focal plane shutter. While it's wider than your sensor, 13mm in MFT cameras, the exposure duration is set by the flash. Because the entire sensor is exposed to incoming light, it can be exposed in just one flash.
If the gap is 12mm, things start to fall apart and you need HSS so your speedlight can make two flashes.

So, the correct shutter speed is 1/250 for the G9, maybe a little longer for safety. You can shoot at 1/50 second, at some point you should add a VND to the mix. If you are shooting at 1/50 second, I suggest second shutter sync. You are likely to get comet trails, they are best behind the subject.

The purpose of HSS is to get lighting contrast between the environment and the subject. Set the camera exposure (say) two stops lower than your metering and use flash. If you watch Gary Howey on AdoramaTV, you will seem him regularly eliminating ambient light with the camera settings and then adding light with flash. Sometimes he shoots outdoors, for example at the local RAF museum. He also posts videos to Gavtrain an OM Systems.

[sutv]

Buy the way Marlene, Since you tube does not take paypal for coffee I"m gonna have to get a link account. Coming soon :)