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title: Delay between the flash and the shutter in Sparkbooth software
description: Fix the camera delay when the shutter and photo is taken.
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# Delay between the flash and the shutter in Sparkbooth software

## Question: How do I get rid of the delay between the flash and the shutter when using a DSLR?

1\) Click on Camera icon to the left  
2\) Uncheck box labeled 'Using External Flash or AF'  
3\) Click 'Apply

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