FLASH – Rear-Flash Sync
FLASH – Slow Sync
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In P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets a
slower shutter speed to increase the
background or ambient exposure in a flash
picture. Flash output is automatically
decreased to maintain correct subject
exposure.
Slow-shutter Sync
Conventional Flash
2. While pressing the AE-lock button,
press the shutter-release button all
the way down to take the picture.
• AEL and the locked exposure will be displayed in
the viewfinder.
• The shutter speed may not be reduced if the
background is bright or a large aperture is set (A-
mode).
• Use a tripod if the shutter speed becomes too
slow to allow sharp, hand-held pictures.
Slow sync flash exposures can appear
unnatural because the motion blur precedes
the subject in the final image. Use rear-flash
sync to create more natural looking slow
shutter speed flash exposures that leave a blur
of motion behind the subject.
Rear Flash Sync
Conventional Flash
1. Slide the flash-mode switch to
REAR.
Rear-flash sync can be used with the built-in
flash and accessory flashes attached to the
accessory shoe or PC terminal.
3. Set the shutter speed to 1/60 or
slower.
• Flash synchronization returns to front sync
(standard operation) when shutter speeds faster
than 1/60 are selected.
• Refer to S-mode Flash (p.40) or M-mode Flash
(p.43) to select the shutter speed.
1. Raise the built-in flash or turn the
accessory flash on.
2. Raise the built-in flash or turn the
accessory flash on.
Custom Function Notes
FLASH
Setting 2 lets you press the AE-lock button once to activate
automatic exposure lock. Press again to cancel (p.96).
