Setting To The 2Nd Curtain Synchro - Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Operating Instructions Manual

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.
Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P32)
Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press
[MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the
menu.
Item
1st curtain synchro
2nd curtain synchro
Note
• Set it to [1ST] normally.
• [2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].
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The flash sync. settings are also effective when using an external flash. (P177)
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When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.
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You cannot set [
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It can only be set with [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode.

Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro

The normal method when taking
pictures with the flash.
The light source appears behind the
subject and picture becomes
dynamic.
], [ ] or [ ] when [FLASH SYNCHRO] is set to [2ND].
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Effect
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