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Using the Sync Mode
The AF360FGZ has the following sync modes. Select the mode best suited for the subject.
Before photographing, confirm the following.
1.Whether your camera supports the desired sync mode.
ÝCameras that Support Each Sync Mode (Page 59)
2.Whether you can use the desired sync mode with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set.
ÝFunctions Related to Each Flash Mode (Page 61 - 68)
3.Restrictions for the use of each sync mode.
ÝSync Mode Restrictions (Page 69 - 73)
Leading Curtain Sync Mode
This is the most commonly used sync mode. In this mode, the flash fires at the instant the first shutter curtain completes its travel. You can use this mode with the shutter speed set to the
Trailing Curtain Sync Mode
In this sync mode, the flash is fired at the instant the second curtain begins its travel. This mode will freeze the subject with a blur appearing after the subject under a slow shutter speed condition. Refer to page 30 for instructions on how to use this sync mode.
High Speed Sync Mode
This sync mode will enable flash synchronization with shutter speeds faster than the
Contrast Control Sync Mode
This sync mode enables you to photograph with multiple flash units, utilizing the difference of the light intensity of each flash unit. The ratio of flash light intensity between the flash unit set to this sync mode and the other flash unit is 1:2. Refer to page 33 for instructions on how to use this sync mode.
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