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<blockquote data-quote="editorial_use_only" data-source="post: 723094" data-attributes="member: 40895"><p>Yes it was a surprise to me to discover people were shooting flash for motorsports. I see it mostly at the start line for regional drag races. Nationals and Div it was banned, but the weekend stuff there are a few flash shooters. Personally I don't use flash but I do see it. One thing, next time you go, try to see exactly what the other photographers are using. If you see everyone is using big beauty dishes, there is probably a good reason, so go get one and start experimenting. I have never seen a beauty dish at a motorsports event.</p><p></p><p>You asked about a good flash. Personally, I like the old Nikon SB-800. You would have to get that used though and buying a used flash as your first one isn't such a good idea. There is the Flashpoint <a href="https://www.adorama.com/fplfsmzl2nk.html" target="_blank">https://www.adorama.com/fplfsmzl2nk.html</a> . I have one and it's fine. You will have to spend some time reading the manual and learning to use it. There isn't a substitute for that effort. </p><p></p><p>Remember that as you reduce flash power, you also reduce the duration of the flash burst. I can shoot faster than 1/320 with flash by reducing flash power.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="editorial_use_only, post: 723094, member: 40895"] Yes it was a surprise to me to discover people were shooting flash for motorsports. I see it mostly at the start line for regional drag races. Nationals and Div it was banned, but the weekend stuff there are a few flash shooters. Personally I don't use flash but I do see it. One thing, next time you go, try to see exactly what the other photographers are using. If you see everyone is using big beauty dishes, there is probably a good reason, so go get one and start experimenting. I have never seen a beauty dish at a motorsports event. You asked about a good flash. Personally, I like the old Nikon SB-800. You would have to get that used though and buying a used flash as your first one isn't such a good idea. There is the Flashpoint [url]https://www.adorama.com/fplfsmzl2nk.html[/url] . I have one and it's fine. You will have to spend some time reading the manual and learning to use it. There isn't a substitute for that effort. Remember that as you reduce flash power, you also reduce the duration of the flash burst. I can shoot faster than 1/320 with flash by reducing flash power. [/QUOTE]
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