User guide

90 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires
Mode Dial
1st-curtain
The flash fires right after the shutter opens,
regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-
curtain is used when shooting.
2nd-curtain
The flash fires right before the shutter closes,
regardless of the shutter speed. Compared with the
1st-curtain, the flash fires later and this allows you to
shoot images in which, for example, a car's rear
lamps seem to trail off behind.
Image shot with the
1st-curtain setting
Image shot with the
2nd-curtain setting
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From the [ (Rec.)]
menu, select [Flash
Sync].
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Select [1st-curtain]
or [2nd-curtain]
using the W
WW
W or X
XX
X arrow.
z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62).
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