Panasonic DMC-G5 - Manual (Page 153)

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Recording
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.
Note
• Set it to [1ST] for normal use.
• [2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [Flash Synchro] to [2ND].
• The flash sync. settings are also effective when using an external flash. (P206)
• 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].
Applicable modes:
Adjust the flash output if the recorded pictures are too bright or too dark.
Note
• You can adjust from [ j 2 EV] to [ i 2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.
• [ i ] or [ j ] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash level is adjusted.
[Flash Synchro]
Settings Description of settings
[1ST]
1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[2ND]
2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and picture
becomes dynamic.
[Flash Adjust.]