Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually,

1st-curtain

the 1st-curtain is used when shooting.

The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of the shutter speed. 2nd-curtain Compared with the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and this allows you to shoot

images in which, for example, a car’s rear lamps seem to trail off behind.

Image shot with the

Image shot with the

1st-curtain setting

2nd-curtain setting.

1From the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [1st-curtain] or [2nd-curtain] in [Flash Sync].

Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 208).

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