While writing a note, I researched Weegee today.
From Wikipedia,
"Photographic technique[edit]
Most of his notable photographs were taken with very basic press photographer equipment and methods of the era, a 4x5 Speed Graphic camera preset at f/16 at 1/200 of a second, with flashbulbs and a set focus distance of ten feet.[7] He was a self-taught photographer with no formal photographic training.[citation needed] Weegee developed his photographs in a homemade darkroom in the rear of his car."
I am wondering if 1/200 a second shutter speed is too fast for flashbulbs? Is wikipedia wrong?
I think I have seen Weegee photos with 2 and 3 flashbulb handles. Maybe his 'blast' of light did it.
I always set for way way slower like, 1/30th. One bulb.
Any ideas?
Complete Weegee Wiki here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weegee
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