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Using the Trailing Curtain Sync

Trailing Curtain Sync discharges the flash immediately before the shutter curtain closes. When shooting moving objects with a slow shutter speed, Trailing Curtain Sync and Slow-speed Sync produce different effects depending on when the flash is discharged.

For example, when shooting a moving car with Trailing Curtain Sync, trailing light is captured while the shutter is open and the flash captures the car immediately before the shutter is closed. Therefore, the picture will include a sharp, well-lit car with trailing light behind it.

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Slow-speed Sync

Trailing Curtain Sync

(Leading Curtain Sync)

 

Set the mode dial to any mode other than B, Mor C.

Press the four-way controller (3).

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

Select Ior kand press the 4button.

Press the Ebutton.

The built-in flash pops up.

Take a picture.

Trailing Curtain Sync slows the shutter speed. Use the Shake Reduction function or turn off the Shake Reduction function and use a tripod to avoid camera shake.