2 Camera Basics
Flash timing, user-defined flash duration
Flash timing, user-defined flash duration and delay,
optional trigger delay
2.8.3 Flash Timing (Freerun Mode)
Automatic flash
In freerun mode, the automatic flash feature works in the same way as in trigger mode. As a result, the flash output
is continuously or almost continuously active (see illustration below).
Flash timing in freerun mode with rolling shutter sensor, automatic flash
Manual flash synchronization
Note
It is recommended to synchronize the flash manually in freerun mode. This applies to both rolling and global shutter
sensors.
In freerun mode, the manual flash synchronization works in the same way as in trigger mode.
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