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    Nebo flashlight as a flash extender?

    OK, I hope this isn't a crazy question. But lately I've been getting into photographing birds, and I picked up one of those flash extenders, which not exactly sold on in terms of "does it really work". So 3 weeks ago, I was in a Starbucks getting a coffee and I happen to have my gear with me, and another photographer took notice and that started our discussion about my struggles with bird photography. I shared with him I was having a tough time with lighting, he recommended to get a bright flashlight. He recommended a flashlight brand called Nebo. I don't know squat about flashlights so I want digging around and found this review https://www.4wdtalk.com/nebo-flashlight-review/

    So this thing is 12,000 lumens, that is bright! How in the world are you supposed to use this in conjunction with your shutter firing? Or do you just use a cable release and fire the light at the same time? Honestly, I'm still a bit confused with this guys suggestion to use a flashlight.

    Any help would be appreciated. Thanks gang.

    Alex

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    Re: Nebo flashlight as a flash extender?

    Someone will reply with real lighting advice, but as someone who likes flying creatures please do not point 12000 lumen lights at them.

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    Re: Nebo flashlight as a flash extender?

    I once was given a 6 car headlight fixture, not made for lighting

    I did use it with car battery to 'flash mob' bars at their door

    It illuminated my car mounted sculpture, 1985
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    Re: Nebo flashlight as a flash extender?

    I suggest using 'Bulb' with flash bulbs

    However do not use a modern camera with transistors

    Camera on Tripod, use BULB setting to open shutter, fire the fire manually, this can be done quickly, shut shutter

    I use tiny LED for finding corners

    I also have Laser RF

    Home Depot work lamp reflectors are $5, add 2 D cells
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    Re: Nebo flashlight as a flash extender?

    Hey thanks guys, so what would you say would be the brightest number of lumens you would use for this, and yet have enough power to make a difference with the exposure? Thanks again!

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    Re: Nebo flashlight as a flash extender?

    http://www.meggaflash.com/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_(photography)

    Do some research

    Big flashbulbs are still used in caves
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