FLASH – Slow Sync

In P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed to increase the background or ambient exposure in a flash picture. Flash output is automatically decreased to maintain correct subject exposure.

Slow-shutter Sync

Conventional Flash

1. Raise the built-in flash or turn the accessory flash on.

2. While pressing the AE-lock button, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

• AEL and the locked exposure will be displayed in the viewfinder.

• The shutter speed may not be reduced if the background is bright or a large aperture is set (A- mode).

•Use a tripod if the shutter speed becomes too slow to allow sharp, hand-held pictures.

Custom Function Notes

Setting 2 lets you press the AE-lock button once to activate automatic exposure lock. Press again to cancel (p.96).

FLASH – Rear-Flash Sync

Slow sync flash exposures can appear unnatural because the motion blur precedes the subject in the final image. Use rear-flash sync to create more natural looking slow shutter speed flash exposures that leave a blur of motion behind the subject.

Rear Flash Sync

Rear-flash sync can be used with the built-in flash and accessory flashes attached to the accessory shoe or PC terminal.

Conventional Flash

1. Slide the flash-mode switch to REAR.2.Raise the built-in flash or turn the accessory flash on.3.Set the shutter speed to 1/60 orslower.

• Flash synchronization returns to front sync (standard operation) when shutter speeds faster than 1/60 are selected.

• Refer to S-mode Flash (p.40) or M-mode Flash (p.43) to select the shutter speed.

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