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Recording
¢ Cannot be set using the [Rec] menu. [ ] is set when the flash is opened. (P111)
• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if
necessary.
• The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. When changing scene using
Scene Guide Mode, the Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the default value with
each change of scene.
• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
Applicable modes:
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
1 Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu. (P37)
2 Press 3/4 to select [Flash Synchro] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Set it to [1ST] for normal use.
• [2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [Flash Synchro] to [2ND].
• Only available when [Firing Mode] in [Flash] is set to [TTL] or [MANUAL]. (P129)
• The [Flash Synchro] settings also apply to an external flash. (except the wireless flash) (P265)
• When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [Flash Synchro] may deteriorate.
• You cannot set [ ] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
Item Description of settings
[1ST]
1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the
flash.
[2ND]
2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and
picture becomes dynamic.