112Various Shooting Methods

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206).

Shooting Mode

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

shooting.

The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared

2nd-curtainwith the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and allows you to shoot images in which, for example, a car’s taillights seem to

trail off behind.

1 Select [Flash Sync].

1. Press the button.

2.In the [ ] menu, use the or

button to select [Flash Sync].

2 Accept the setting.

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

2. Press the button.

Image shot with the1st-

Image shot with the2nd-

curtain setting

curtain setting