EOS R5 shutter speed won't go higher than 1/250

[belladeutsch]

Hi,

I have the Canon RF 24-70, f2.8 L IS USM lens.

I shoot in manual, but I find I cannot go higher than 250 on the shutter speed. Any ideas why this is so?

[FloridaDrafter]

LOL, Demetrius! I don't know how I missed your reply. If I would have seen it, I wouldn't have bothered 🙂

Newton

[deebatman316]

Hey sometimes you cross post with other people and don't even realize it until you post your reply. I've done it before multiple times.

[FloridaDrafter]

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@belladeutsch wrote:

Hi,

how would I set the flash to work in HSS mode, so I can go higher on the shutter speed?

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There is a little info on page 176 of the advanced users manual, but to me, it's a little vague.

So, attach and turn on a compatible flash. Go to the shooting 2 menu and ensure that "Flash firing" is enabled. Scroll down to "Flash function settings" and press "set" (or tap it). Now select "High speed synchronization", it's the icon with a lightning bolt and "H" beside it. You will get 3 options in the next menu, First-curtain sync, Second-curtain sync, and High-speed sync. Select the latter and you are good to go, provided your flash is compatible. I use a Canon 600EXII-RT on my R5.

Newton

[belladeutsch]

I will try that🙏🏻

thanks again for your help!!