flash gun
Portable photo light
A flash gun is a device that produces a brief, intense burst of light for photography, allowing pictures to be taken in low-light conditions.
The term covers both units built into cameras and separate attachments that mount on top: She attached the flash gun to her camera for the indoor shoot.
Also called a flashgun or simply a flash.
Rapidly pulsing light
- speedlightPortable photographic strobe
- cameraImage capturing device
- hot shoeCamera flash connector
- diffuserDevice that scatters evenly
bounce · softbox · umbrella · reflector · tripod · studio · sync · TTL
Break apart suddenly
- flareSudden bright burst
- popFizzy drink, regionally
- strobe lightRapidly pulsing lamp
- fill lightShadow-reducing auxiliary illumination
catchlight · key light · harsh light · soft light · direct light · artificial light · highlight · output
Become solid from cold
- instantBriefest unit of time
- captureTake into custody
- split-secondFraction of a moment
- timingArt of choosing moments
Designed for palm use
- battery-poweredEnergized by cells
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- cordlessWithout attached wiring
rechargeable · on-camera · detachable · clip-on · pocket-sized · travel-friendly · accessory
strobe
Rapidly pulsing light
- speedlightPortable photographic strobe
- cameraImage capturing device
- hot shoeCamera flash connector
diffuser · bounce · softbox · umbrella · reflector · tripod · studio · sync · TTL · modifier
burst
Break apart suddenly
- flareSudden bright burst
- popFizzy drink, regionally
- strobe lightRapidly pulsing lamp
fill light · catchlight · key light · harsh light · soft light · direct light · artificial light · highlight · output · power
freeze
Become solid from cold
- instantBriefest unit of time
- captureTake into custody
- split-secondFraction of a moment
handheld
Designed for palm use
- battery-poweredEnergized by cells
- compactTightly packed together
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
cordless · rechargeable · on-camera · detachable · clip-on · pocket-sized · travel-friendly · accessory
flash gunambient lighting
Soft indirect room illumination
natural light · available light · sunlight · daylight · window light
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