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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Yes it’s possible but the photo will have the shadow of a flashlight instead of balanced lighting. My lenses automatically adjust to get the best picture possible so the flash will be slightly delayed.

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