Canon PowerShot A620 PowerShot A620 / A610 Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 70

Switching the Timing at which the, Flash Fires

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Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless 1st-curtain of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared 2nd-curtain with the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and this allows you to shoot images in which, for example, a car's taillights seem to trail off behind. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Flash Sync] [1st- curtain]/[2nd-curtain]. Image shot with the 1st-curtain setting Image shot with the 2nd-curtain setting 68

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Switching the Timing at which the
Flash Fires
Shooting Mode
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. Compared
with the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and this allows
you to shoot images in which, for example, a car’s
taillights seem to trail off behind.
1
(Rec.) Menu
[Flash Sync]
[1st-
curtain]/[2nd-curtain].
Image shot with the
1st-curtain setting
Image shot with the
2nd-curtain setting