Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

Shooting Mode

The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of 1st-curtainthe 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 (Rec.) Menu [Flash Sync] [1st-curtain]*/[2nd-curtain].

See Menus and Settings (p. 27).

Image shot with the

Image shot with the

1st-curtain setting

2nd-curtain setting

* Default setting.

 

 

 

Functions Shooting Advanced

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