High Speed Sync vs Neutral Density Filter | Ask David Bergman

Today's question from Stacey C. is, “I know that I can use high-speed sync on my flash to get a shallow depth of field, but I’ve also read that a neutral density filter can accomplish the same thing. Why would I use one or the other?” Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question, see David's gear list, and view the episode archive. SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥    / adoramatv   __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTS USED: Neutral Density Filters https://adorama.rfvk.net/gvG2v Step-Up Rings https://adorama.rfvk.net/BDPr0 Syrp 82mm Variable Neutral Density ND Filter Kit https://www.adorama.com/syr82vnd.html... Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT Shoe Mount Flash https://www.adorama.com/ca600ex2.html... Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT http://www.adorama.com/CASTE3.html?kb... Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR Camera Body with CFexpress Card & Reader Bundle Kit https://www.adorama.com/ica1dxm3k.htm... Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens https://www.adorama.com/ca8514l.html?... Lastolite 25x25" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit http://www.adorama.com/lseb2462m2.htm... Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 3 Sections Carbon Fiber Tripod with MHXPRO-BHQ2 Ball Head https://www.adorama.com/bgmt055c3bh2.... Manfrotto 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm with Camera Platform http://www.adorama.com/BG2929.html?kb... Manfrotto 035 Super Clamp http://www.adorama.com/BG2915.html?kb... ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid... Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R https://www.adorama.com/carcrma.html?... Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens https://www.adorama.com/ca2470.html?k... Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.... CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.... Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa.... Zoom H4n Pro Audio Recorder, Black https://www.adorama.com/zh4nproab.htm... #hss #ndfilter #adorama __________________________________ 00:00 Intro 00:59 What is shallow depth of field? 02:30 Getting shallow depth of field outdoors with flash 06:09 Using high-speed sync (HSS) to get shallow depth of field with flash 07:57 Using a neutral density filter to get shallow depth of field with flash 10:05 Why choose high-speed sync or a neutral density filter? __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ Facebook   / adorama   ➥ Instagram   / adorama   ➥ Twitter   / adorama   ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Podcast https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-pod... ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ __________________________________ Get more information about David's #shootfromthepit online workshop at http://www.ShootFromThePit.com One-on-One consultations with David: https://www.askdavidbergman.com/1on1/ Follow David on Instagram:   / davidbergman   __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!