Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

Mode Dial

1st-curtainThe flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed.Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting.

The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared with the 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain the flash fires later and this allows you to shoot images in which, for example, a

car's lights seem to trail off behind.

Image shot with the 1st-

Image shot with the 2nd-

curtain setting

curtain setting

1 Select [Flash Sync] from the [ (Rec.)] menu.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic

Guide: p. 16).

2 Use the or button to select [1st-curtain] or [2nd- curtain].

Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial.

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