Flash vs torch for night photography (1 Viewer)

[Steve Babbs]

Hi all

I have swapped a flash for a torch for night photography of birds and mammals as I think it works better over distance and is less likely to cause the mammal to run off. I was wondering what others do. Flash or torch?

Any thoughts much appreciated.

Steve

 

[dixonlau]

Hi all

I have swapped a flash for a torch for night photography of birds and mammals as I think it works better over distance and is less likely to cause the mammal to run off. I was wondering what others do. Flash or torch?

Any thoughts much appreciated.

Steve

I agreed with torch. It give you must better control in camera settings compare to flash. My future yet tested method would be using a red light (torch light with red filter in front). In theory, it should be better compare to strong bright light. Of course the photo will become red in color. If later subject comfortable with your present, maybe can try with lower power torch light without red filter.