Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires - Canon Powershot S45 User Manual

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually,
1st-curtain
the 1st-curtain is used when shooting.
The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of the shutter speed.
2nd-curtain 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
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From the [
in [Flash Sync].
• Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 180).
(Rec.)] menu, select [1st-curtain] or [2nd-curtain]
Image shot with the 2nd-
curtain setting.
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