Hummingbird Photography

[James Parker]

I want to get more involved with photographing hummingbirds and have been trying to find a high speed flash system. I see people referring to the OLSON system but when I try to Google it I can't find out anything about it or where to buy it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jim Parker :confused:

[William Malacarne]

I think this is it....sorry wrong link let me look some more

They were made by Fotronixs and I did find this with a google search

"Fotronix is no longer producing high speed flash"


Bill

[c.w. moynihan]

You don't need a special flash system for multi flash hummer setups. If you shoot Canon, 5 - 430 EX's will do. Two on the left/right of the bird. One shooting up under the bird for gorget, I above the head to add 3 dimensionality and one on your background of choice.

[Ed Erkes]

The Olson High Speed Flash system is no longer produced. Regular flashes will work just fine for hummingbirds. The Olson flash heads just allow a greater distance between flash and subject and a wider area of coverage.