Olympus E-1 User Manual download pdf (Page 101)

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Flash

Flash mode

1st curtain

Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is

called 1st curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires.

 Slow synchronization (1st curtain) SLOW

The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when

shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent

camera movement. But when shooting a subject against a night scene, fast shutter

speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization allows you to

capture both the background and the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure

to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to cause the picture to be blurred.

 Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) SLOW 2nd-CURTAIN

2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can

create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by

showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better

the effects turn out. The slowest possible shutter speed depends on the shooting

mode.

P mode : 2 sec.

A/S/M mode (Bulb is also available) : 60 sec.

1st curtain flash fires

2 sec.

2 sec. 0

When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.

2nd curtain 1st curtain

2nd curtain flash fires

Shutter closes Shutter fully opens

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Olympus E-1 User Manual Page 101