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Engineering · L2 · A Camera Flash Capacitor Cycle

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How a camera's battery slowly charges a capacitor, which then discharges almost instantly to fire the flash — then recharges for the next shot.

by @openstemUpdated Engineering
🔋 Battery⚡ Capacitor charges slowlyShutter button pressed?💥 Capacitor discharges instantly📸 Flash firesNoYes

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