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Generally, yes, there are capacitors in a flash unit for a camera. The flash needs a lot of energy "right now" in order to work properly. And at suffiencient voltage to cause the flash tube to flash, too. Let's look at some particulars. Jump with me. Any battery stores energy and delivers it (when it is not damaged or run down), but the battery only has a limited ability to supply a large amount of current. In fact, most all batteries in flash units (either the ones built into the camera or the independent ones you by and plug into your camera) don't have the ability (or the output voltage!) to deliver what the flash needs to work properly. That big shot of current, and at a high enough voltage to ionize the gases within the flash tube, can't be delivered by battery. That's why the flash unit will, when turned on, take a steady amount of current from the battery, put it through a "chopper" or voltage multiplier to step it up to a sufficient level, and pour it into a capacitor to store it in preparation for discharge through the flash tube to create the flash. This also explains the few seconds needed in recovery time before you can use the flash again.
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Is there a camera flash on the Nokia 5230?
No, it doesn't. There is no flash for the camera in Nokia 5230.
Does camera flash kill bettas?
no
How do you turn off the flash to your camera?
On MY camera I push a button on the back and choose Flash Forced Off. I have a Panasonic Lumix FX-520
How do you turn the flash on for the Sony q9329d04507 camera?
There is a button at the right side of the camera, flash open to be precise. Push it forward and it will pop-up.
How is a capacitor used in a disposable flash camera?
A disposable flash camera uses a capacitor to power the flash unit, employing an electronic circuit to charge a large capacitor. The flash needs several hundred volts to operate, far higher than the camera's battery can provide. The electronic circuit builds voltage in the capacitor, which then powers the flash
What is the use of capacitors in a camera flash?
In any flashgun there is a capacitor which stores a large amount of energy. When the flash is triggered the energy is discharged through the flash tube. I once had a Metz flash and made the mistake of touching the pins inside. Got a nasty shock!
Does the HTC wildfire have a camera flash?
Yes it has a 5mp camera with flash.
Is there a camera flash on the Nokia 5230?
No, it doesn't. There is no flash for the camera in Nokia 5230.
Does gfive president have a flash camera?
Yes the gfive president has a flash camera. The camera flash on the gfive is rated in it's reviews as neither too strong nor too weak. The camera has a normal flash setting for indoors.
Does the iPad 3 have a flash?
Flash as in camera? No. Flash as in Flash Player? No
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no, the sidekick 08 does not have a flash for the camera......i hope that helped......
How was the flash camera invented?
The first known camera flash was used in 1839 by L. Ibbetson.
Does Samsung Champ WiFi e2652w Duos have a camera flash?
No,it doesn't have any camera flash.
How does camera flash stun animals?
Camera flash stuns animals because they are not used to that bright of a light. They are also surprised when you take a picture at them with flash because they don't really know what a camera is.
Does the iPhone have a flash for the camera?
no
Why should you never operate a flash that has just been drenched in water?
The energy stored in an electronic flash unit may well be lethal. Capacitors can store large quantities of energy, and at high voltages. When working on equipment with large capacitors you should discharge them safely, and again, and again. For a capacitor will not release all its energy in the first discharge cycle. Flash units contain such capacitors.
Does the nexus one have a flash camera?
Yes, the Nexus One has a rear 5 MP camera with an LED flash.
