Dragging the shutter, and flash for dummies (by a dummy)

[paul_keating]

"This is probably one of the greatest benefits of the new "vibration reduction" lenses that are out for Nikon and Canon, although I don't hear it mentioned much. With the ability to handhold up to 4 stops slower, you can drag a shutter down to 1/15 with almost no loss in sharpness."

 

 

VR or IS is really only applicable for still life, like the moose model.

All the VR in the world doesn't help when the background is moving.

[jvanark]

<p>Would you not also be able to "drag the shutter" by opening the aperture or setting a higher ISO if the shutter speed was a slow as you felt comfortable? The basic idea, right?, is to get more light in and the shutter isn't the only way of doing this. Or, am I missing something else?</p>

[brians.]

<p>Thanks William, well written!</p>

[skyjammer]

<p>Good stuff here, William. Thank you.</p>

<p>-Ade</p>

[mirzaphotography]

<p>Wow... I don't think I've ever heard this put so simply. Kudos! I posted a link to this in the Beginner's section for a guy who just asked.</p>

[shanny]

Good question John,

No ones mentioned ISO yet :(

 

Cheers William, i now feel less daunted by my flash :)

Matt

[jamie_smith3]

<p>I know this is an older post now, but it helped me understand shutter drag AND sync speed. Thanks so much! Still learning...</p>