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# Strobe

> A studio flash that emits a very short, powerful burst of light, freezing motion.

Also known as: studio flash, strobe light, flash. Category: Lighting and optics.

A strobe is a studio flash unit that emits a very short, intense burst of light synchronised with the camera shutter. Its high output allows small apertures for deep depth of field, and its short flash duration freezes movement.

## How PhotoRobot uses it

PhotoRobot supports strobes from Broncolor (Siros S series), FOMEI (Digital Pro X series) and Profoto, controlled from PhotoRobot Controls including energy, cell sensors, modelling light and power. PhotoRobot recommends strobes for larger objects, where LED intensity is insufficient, and they make [Fast Spin](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/fast-spin) possible by freezing the rotating product.

## See on photorobot.com

- [Studio lighting overview](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/studio-lighting-overview)
- [FOMEI Digital Pro X manual](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/fomei-digital-pro-x)

## Related terms

- [Flash duration](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/flash-duration): How long a flash burst lasts; a very short flash freezes a moving subject sharply.
- [Continuous light](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/continuous-light): Lighting that stays on constantly, typically LED, so the effect is visible before shooting.
- [Modelling light](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/modelling-light): A continuous lamp built into a strobe that previews where the flash light will fall.
- [Fast Spin](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/fast-spin): PhotoRobot capture mode that photographs during continuous turntable rotation instead of stopping at each angle.
- [DMX](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/dmx): A standard control protocol for lighting, used to set the intensity and colour of lights remotely.

## Where this term appears on photorobot.com

Mentioned on 70 pages. Most relevant:

- [FOMEI Digital Pro X Studio Flash - PhotoRobot User Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/fomei-digital-pro-x): …describes the main components and operation instructions for the FOMEI Digital Pro X studio flashes.
- [PhotoRobot CASE 850 Portable Studio User Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/case-850-user-guide): PhotoRobot Controls provides controls over the robots, cameras and strobes; edits the photographs in real time during the sequence; renders special techniques such as automated cut-out; chromakey…
- [Studio Lighting Overview for PhotoRobot Systems](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/studio-lighting-overview): Find the choices for continuous, strobe, and DMX-controlled lighting from Broncolor, FOMEI, and Profoto.
- [Jewelry Photography - Behind the Scenes Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/jewelry-photography): These include strobes from FOMEI and Broncolor, and any type of LED lights with DMX support.
- [Guide to Attaining the Perfect Lighting for 360 Product Photography](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/guide-to-attaining-the-perfect-lighting-for-360-product-photography): At PhotoRobot, we use strobe lighting and LED panel lights to attain the perfect lighting from all angles for 360 product photography.
- [Setting up a PhotoRobot Workspace - Support Manual](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/setting-up-workspace): Light systems compatible with PhotoRobot include two types of lights: strobe lights from FOMEI and Broncolor, or any LED lights with DMX support.
- [Effective Equipment for 360 Spin Photography](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/effective-equipment-360-spin-photography): With PhotoRobot, this is accomplished by a combination of strobe lighting and LED panel lights.
- [Mastering Product Photography: Shoes and Footwear](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/mastering-product-photography-shoes-and-footwear): The pinpoint triggering of the cameras and the strobes, along with the rotating table allow precise image capturing in short time.
- [eCommerce Photography - How to Optimize Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/ecommerce-photography): However, you do need to ensure you have adequate power for the combination of strobes, cameras, and a workstation computer.
- [Photo Studio Automation - A Buyer’s Guide by PhotoRobot](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/studio-automation): We support Profoto strobes, as well as FOMEI and Broncolor, and any LED lights with DMX control (like RotoLight, ARRI Lighting and others).