This is an auto-off feature that exists mostly on focus lights, which are used merely to focus on a subject.
When the strobe fires, they turn off for 1 second to avoid a hotspot on the photo.
When the strobe fires, they turn off for 1 second to avoid a hotspot on the photo.
However, focus lights are usually very weak with a narrow beam and aren’t designed to shoot video.
Luckily, there are a few different possibilities.
One option is from Sealife; they are now offering proper video lights with an auto flash off feature.
This would be an excellent choice:
Or the more affordable Sealife 3000:
Another option for turning off the flash quickly is using a remote controlled video light.
One example of this type is available for the Kraken lights:
The remote is situated close to fingertips so you can turn off even 2 lights quickly with a quick press and without moving your hand, then turn them back on as needed.
A third solution is a strobe with a build in video light – these are an interesting dual solution gaining some popularity.
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