Setting To The 2Nd Curtain Synchro - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro

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.
1
Select the menu.
[MENU] > [Rec]>[Flash]
2
Press 3/4 to select [Flash Synchro] and then press [MENU/SET].
3
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Item
1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[1ST]
2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and picture
[2ND]
becomes dynamic.
•
Set it to [1ST] for normal use.
•
[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [Flash Synchro] to [2ND].
•
Only available when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF].
•
The [Flash Synchro] settings also apply to an external flash. (except the wireless flash)
•
When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [Flash Synchro] may deteriorate.
•
You cannot set [ ] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
Description of settings
(P224)
222
(P331)