Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

	Shooting Mode


	The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless
1st-curtain	of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used
	when shooting.
	The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared
2nd-curtain	with the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and this allows
	you to shoot images in which, for example, a car’s
	taillights seem to trail off behind.

1 (Rec.) Menu [Flash Sync] [1st- curtain]/[2nd-curtain].

Image shot with the	Image shot with the
1st-curtain setting	2nd-curtain setting

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Canon A620 appendix Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires, Rec. Menu Flash Sync 1st- curtain/2nd-curtain

Contents

Advanced Appendix Main Features Shooting Mode Using the Self-TimerUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Table of Contents Playback/Erasing Index Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Please Read Warranty LimitationsTest Shots Please see the Basic Guide p to change the language setting Safety PrecautionsLanguage Setting Video Format Equipment Soft, absorbent cloth Battery Is charging Flash may damage eyesight OthersSuch items may lose data or stop working Flash Doing so could result in burns Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Before Using the Camera The Components Guide Front View Before Using the Camera The Components Guide Back View Operation Panel Before Using the Camera Basic Operations Using the LCD MonitorDisplay mode changes as follows with each press Night Display Shooting Information Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Playback Information Playback Mode „Standard „Detailed Following information may also be displayed with some images Using the Viewfinder Histogram Function Upper Indicator IndicatorsPower Saving Function Lower Indicator Formatting Memory Cards Set up Menu FormatPower saving function settings can be changed p Select OK and press FUNC. Menu Menus and SettingsFUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera Menus CUse the or button to select a menu item DUse the or button to select an option Rec., Play, Set up and My Camera MenusAPress the Menu button EPress the Menu button Basic Operations Rec. Menu Icons shown below are the default settingsMenu List Menu Item Reference Play Menu Set up MenuMenu Item Options Reference Basic Guide p My Camera Menu Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Set up Menu Reset All Approximate Values for Resolutions Changing the Resolution Compression Still ImagesFUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Compression Resolutions and Frame Rates Changing Resolutions and Frame Rates MoviesApproximate Values for Compression Settings FUNC. Menu * Resolution/ * Frame Rate Rec. Menu Digital Zoom On Using the Digital ZoomPress the zoom lever toward and shoot Continuous Shooting FUNC. Menu * Drive ModeTo Cancel Continuous Shooting Shoot Postcard Date Imprint Mode FUNC. Menu * Resolution Postcard Embedding the Date in the Image Data Rec. Menu Date Stamp Date/ Date & Time Settings cannot be set for , and modes To Cancel the Self-Timer Changing the Delay Time and Number Shots Movie Shooting Shooting Mode Following four movie modes are availableStandard Select a movie mode using the or button Or mode, you can change the resolution and frame rate p Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Use the or button to select a shooting direction Repeat the procedure for additional images Shoot the first image in the sequence Setting the Shutter Speed Program AE Maximum Shutter Speed DisplayAperture Value Shutter Speed Seconds Wide Angle Safety Shift Setting the ApertureAperture Value Display Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Rec. Menu AF Frame AiAF/ Center/FlexiZone SettingSelecting an AF Frame LCD monitor Menu Explanation Display Selection Press the button several times until Selecting an AF Frame Manually when FlexiZone is selectedTurn on the LCD monitor AF frame turns green Shooting with the Focus Lock Focus lock can be used in any shooting modeAF lock cannot be used in the and modes, When is set to Shooting with the AF Lock Turn on the LCD monitor Press Shooting in Manual Focus ModeRe-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot To Release the AF Lock To Cancel the Manual Focus Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockPress Button and adjust Focus Press the button Focus on the subject on which you wish Set the shooting mode dial to , , orChanging the shutter speed and aperture value combination To lock the exposure Flash will pre-fire and will display Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE LockTo Release the FE Lock Metering Methods Switching between Metering ModesFUNC. Menu * Evaluative Rec. Menu Spot AE Point Center/AF Point Between the setting items as follows Adjusting the Exposure CompensationTo Cancel the Exposure Compensation White Balance Settings Adjusting the Tone White BalanceFUNC. Menu * Auto FUNC. Menu * Auto Custom Using the Custom White BalanceAim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press Shooting Changing the Photo Effect Photo Effect SettingsFUNC. Menu * Effect Off Shooting in a My Colors Mode My Colors Settings FUNC. Menu * Positive Film Use the or button to select a My Colors modeModes Rec. Menu Save Original On/ Off When Save Original is Set to OnChanging the Save Method for the Original Image If On is selected, the two images will be numbered Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode Color Accent Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode Color Swap Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode Custom Color ZThe altered color will display Mode Rec. Menu Flash Adjust Auto/ Manual Adjusting the ISO SpeedSwitching between Flash Adjustment Settings FUNC. Menu * ISO Speed +/- Flash Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash OutputFUNC. Menu +/- Flash Output Flash Exposure Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Rec. Menu Flash Sync 1st- curtain/2nd-curtain Rec. Menu Save Settings Saving Custom SettingsFunctions which can be saved Setting the Auto Rotate Function Set up Menu Auto Rotate On/Off Set up Menu File No. Reset On/Off Resetting the File NumberFile No. Reset Function Off Press the zoom lever toward To Cancel the Magnified DisplayMagnifying Images Use the , , or button to move around the image To Return to Single Image Playback Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Playback/Erasing Single image playback mode, press the button Camera will switch to jump search modeJumping to Images Press the Menu button Display a movie and press Viewing MoviesOperating the Movie Control Panel Select Play and press Select Save and press Editing MoviesMovie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display Select New File or Overwrite and press Play Menu Rotating Images in the DisplayImages can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display Select Record and press Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesSound memo control panel will display Automated Playback Auto Play Sound Memo Panel Protecting Images Select an image to protect and press Erasing All Images Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the Dpof Print SettingsSelecting Reset cancels all print settings Single Images Select images for printing Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings pAll the Images on a Memory Card Select Mark all and press Setting the Print Style IndexPage Selecting Reset cancels all transfer order settings Setting the Dpof Transfer SettingsSelect an image to transfer All the Images on a Memory Card Turn on the camera Turn on the TV and switch it to Video modeOn a TV set Select the contents you wish to set Changing My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings Select Theme to set all to the same settings Registering My Camera Settings Select or and press Select an image or record a sound Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter SoundsStart-up Image Camera will not operate When the power is turned onCamera Sounds come from the camera interior LCD monitor Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular ShootingCamera will not record Image is blurred or out of focus Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageSubject in recorded image is too dark White dots appear on the image Subject in recorded image is too brightImage flashes white. Image contains noise Built-in flash p Recording images to memory card takes a long time Eyes appear redContinuous shooting slows down Lens will not retract Displays frequently in the LCD monitor Shooting MoviesZoom does not operate Playback 100 TV monitor output Battery101 102 103 Cannot complete 104Too many marks Unselectable image Battery Handling Precautions Battery HandlingBattery Charge 105 Batteries may be short circuiting 106Never use batteries that look like this 107 Handling the Memory CardWrite Protect Tab Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations Formatting 108 Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 109 110 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 111 „Tele-converter TC-DC58N Using the Lenses Sold Separately„Wide Converter WC-DC58N 112 Attaching a Lens 113 114 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately115 116 Usage in Cold Temperatures Less than 0C/32F„Batteries Charge becomes Severely Limited Lens Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Viewfinder and LCD Monitor PowerShot A620/A610 Specifications118 119 120 121 Bubble Jet Direct compatible 122 123 Battery CapacityTest Conditions 124 „PowerShot A620Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Card included with the camera „PowerShot A610 125 Movie 126 Image Data Sizes Estimated 127 128 NiMH Battery NB-2AHBattery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE SD Memory Card Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500129 Wide Converter WC-DC58N Sold Separately 130 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58F Sold Separately Index 131 132 Basic 133 Disclaimer Trademark Acknowledgments Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Macro Mode CEL-SF3C210

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

Shooting Mode

when shooting.

1 (Rec.) Menu [Flash Sync] [1st- curtain]/[2nd-curtain].