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

From the [ (Rec.)]

menu, select [Flash

Sync].

Select [1st-curtain]

or [2nd-curtain]

using the W

W or X

X arrow.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62).