Konica Minolta A2 instruction manual Rear Flash Sync

REAR FLASH SYNC

Rear flash sync is used with long exposures to make trailing lights or blurring appear to follow rather than proceed the subject. The effect is not apparent if the shutter speed is too fast and stops the subject’s motion.

When the shutter is released, a pre-flash will fire. This pre-flash does not exposure the subject, but is used in the calculation of the flash exposure. The flash will fire again just before the shutter closes.

Camera Notes

Slow shutter sync can be set in P and A exposure modes. This flash mode controls the shutter and aperture to balance the ambient and flash illumination. When photographing a subject outside at night, the ambient-light exposure will be balanced to bring out the details in the background with the flash exposure for the subject. Because shutter speeds can be longer than usual, the use of a tripod is recommended.

1. Set the camera to the P or A exposure mode (p. 50).

2. Frame the subject on the monitors.

3. Press and hold the AE lock button to lock the exposure.

4. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. Compose the image on the monitors.

5. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

The operation of the AE lock button can be changed in section 1 of the recording menu.

System Accessories

The Close-up Diffuser CD-1000 is used directly on the camera with the built-in flash to provide soft lighting for close-up photography. Contact your local Konica Minolta dealer for more information.

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