Flash Sync Mode Features
Five flash sync modes can be selected for desired photographic effect
depending
on
the conditions when using the built-in Speedlight. In
ill
and
~
modes,
flash is not avai lable even when the subject is dark
or
backlit.
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Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while
pressing the flash sync mode button
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Front-Curtain Sync (Normal Sync)
Set the flash sync mode to Front-Curtain Sync for normal
flash
photography.
The camera's shutter speed is
automatically set between 1/60-1
/
90
sec.
for flash
photography in
'g'
or Z
,
and to 1/90
sec.
in
~
,
P
or
A
exposure
mode.
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Slow Sync
Slow Sync can be used in
iii,
P
or
A
exposure
mode.
Normally,
the camera's shutter speed is automatically set to
1/
90
sec.
for flash
photography. However,
for shooting
nighttime
scenes,
Slow Sync uses a slower shutter speed
(down to maximum of 30
sec.,
1
sec.
in
iii)
to bring out
background details using all of the available light. To avoid
camera
shake,
use a tripod
.
Use of self-timer also helps to
avoid camera
shake.
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