Setting To The 2Nd Curtain Synchro - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM1 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

9. 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] >
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].
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.
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[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [Flash Synchro] to [2ND].
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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 [
(P37)
[Rec] > [Flash]
] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
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