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Speedlight
A compact, portable flash unit that mounts on camera.
What is speedlight?
A speedlight (or flashgun) is a portable flash unit that mounts on camera hot shoe or can be used off-camera with triggers. Less powerful than studio strobes but highly portable, speedlights work for location product photography and can be modified with small softboxes and diffusers.
Pro tips
Use off-camera with wireless triggers for better lighting control
Multiple speedlights can replicate studio lighting setups
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