Eli5: Why does a camera have to flash and time it perfectly when it takes a picture? Can’t the light just stay on?

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Eli5: Why does a camera have to flash and time it perfectly when it takes a picture? Can’t the light just stay on?

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With a flash, there’s a small – moderate chance the subjects will be blinking.

With blindingly bright lights, there’s an almost 100% chance the subjects will be squinting.

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