High speed sync

[corkscrew]

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I have seen various threads relating to flash (both on and off camera) and despite trawling the web have been unable to find a heads up on what triggers I can use on the Q that will support HHS.

Does anyone here shoot HSS and if so can you please advise what triggers you are using and maximum speed?

I have Skyports and PW TT triggers at home (primarily for use with Quadras) but would prefer to use one or two SB800s for portability reasons. 

Thoughts and comments greatly appreciated

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[millsart]

Don't really need it.  The Q has a leaf shutter, so it can sync up to 1/2000th with manual flash, without needing to deal with the compromises of HSS such as greatly reduced flash power.

[corkscrew]

Thank you - are you saying that I can basically shoot at 1/2000 using a standard radio trigger with no issues?

[matlep]

Thank you - are you saying that I can basically shoot at 1/2000 using a standard radio trigger with no issues?

 

Yes. In theory. I have tried with my cheap no name radio trigger and it syncs at 1/2000th. But I cant swear that it absolutely will work with every trigegr out there. But as Milisart says. No specific HSS is needed.

[dancook]

I tested with a flash a while back...

 

I don't think 1/2000th worked, 1/1600th worked with certain aperture, 1/1250th worked consistently.

 

Synced at 1/1250th with off camera Gofox flash in manual.

 

Kill Bill by dancook1982, on Flickr

[corkscrew]

Thanks for all of your replies

[Kerry3578]

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I just tested my flashpoint flash for my Sony camera on the Q2 and the flash does not work, however I used a Fuji R2 Pro Mark II transmitter on the Q2 and it does trigger my Sony flash in manual mode  It also works at 1/2000 shutter speed.  It does not work any higher using electronic shutter.