6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 93Switching the Timing at which the Flash FiresShooting Mode Dial1st-curtain The flash fires right after the shutter opens,regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting.2nd-curtainThe flash fires right before the shutter closes,regardless of the shutter speed. Compared with the1st-curtain, the flash fires later and this allows you toshoot images in which, for example, a car's rearlamps seem to trail off behind.Image shot with the1st-curtain settingImage shot with the2nd-curtain setting1 From the[ (Rec.)] menu,select [FlashSync].z See Selecting Menusand Settings (p. 63).2 Select [1st-curtain] or [2nd-curtain]using the W or X and press theMENU button.1, 21, 2
