flash unit

collocation in English

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flash
adjective
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/flæʃ/us
/flæʃ/
looking expensive in a way that ...
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unit
noun
uk
/ˈjuː.nɪt/us
/ˈjuː.nɪt/
a single thing or a separate part of ...
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(Definition offlashandunitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofflash unit

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Radio triggering requires a transmitter electrically connected to the camera to trigger a remote receiver connected to (or embedded into) a remoteflashunit.
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Within the circularflashunit, there can be one or more flash tubes, each of which can be turned on or off individually.
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Theflashunitsets up a circuit between shoe and contactwhen it is completed by the camera, the flash fires.
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It used a tiny internalflashunitto imprint the time, date or sequential number on the film.
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Some are equipped with an integratedflashunit, and there are even waterproof versions for underwater photography.
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Much of the bulk came from the built-inflashunitand rechargeable battery.
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The charge from the camera'sflashunitwould be enough to trigger the explosion.
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The flash-to-subject distance is longer when bounced flash is used, and the illumination is less when a diffuser is attached to theflashunit.
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Power is supplied by batteries in the shoe-mount unit, and a cord relays the power and control signals to the circularflashunit.
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A typical electronicflashunithas electronic circuitry to charge a high-capacity capacitor to several hundred volts.
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By many professionals it is considered as the most advancedflashunitwhen compared to its compact size.
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It was also possible for theflashunitto select an appropriate camera aperture based on its own photo cell exposure reading, provided that the motor drive was also present.
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The camera was held by a hand grip with a built in shutter button and lighting was through an electronicflashunitsold with the camera.
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The downside is that the flash is of less effective intensity since the individual bursts are lower powered than the normal capability of theflashunit.
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Most current flash units are electronic, having evolved from single-use flashbulbs and flammable powders.
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Some electronic flash units can send out several short bursts of light to aid the autofocus system or for wireless communication with off-camera flash units.
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Some modern flash units have this capacity built in.
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Small flash units typically vary the length of time of the discharge, larger (studio) units typically charge the capacitor less.
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Normal flash synchronisation speed is 1/250s and with suitable flash units can be up to the camera's highest speed of 1/8000s.
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This makes them a favourable choice for remote-controlled electric model airplanes, boats, and cars, as well as cordless power tools and camera flash units.
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