Camera question - Canon T1s shutter speed problem.

[LowCel]

I returned my Canon XS earlier today and picked up a T1i to replace it. I am having a problem with it when I use a faster shutter speed so I was wanting to check and see if it was a problem with the camera or a problem with the camera holder (me).

Here are some sample of the pictures. If I use anything faster than a 1/250 I get pictures like this. Please don't mention the photo quality, I know they are terrible but they should still give you the idea.

 

[oddballer]

i believe you need to adjust the flash.....

 

[LowCel]

The flash is a Canon 430EX II. I used the same flash with the Canon XS that I had before. I have not changed any of the settings on the flash (intentionally). I had the flash above the tank pointing down at an angle.

I'm not saying that it doesn't have something to do with the flash settings, I would much rather that was the problem than to have a problem with the camera.

 

[rallysman]

I know on my nikon I can't shoot faster than 1/500 with my SB600 flash.

I'm willing to bet that 1/250 is the limit for the flash/camera combo.

If you're using a generic trigger it may not pass the information back and forth from camera to flash. Mine will not let me use a faster shutter speed when I'm using the TTL cord.

 

[LowCel]

That makes perfect sense, thank you for the information. I still have a lot to learn about photography, I'll be the first to admit it. I'm trying to learn though.