Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

Mode Dial

 

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, regardless of

2nd-curtain

the shutter speed. Compared 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.

 

Image shot with the

Image shot with the

 

1st-curtain setting

2nd-curtain setting

 

 

 

 

1

From the [

 

(Rec.)] menu, select [1st-curtain] or

 

[2nd-curtain]

in [Flash Sync].

 

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

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