User Manual

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Peripherals and Optional Accessories
10
External Flash Units
SYNC TERMINAL
The following options are
available when a  ash unit is
connected via the sync termi-
nal.
MODE
SYNC TERMINAL
ADJUST
END
Setting
Setting
Description
Description
A
Flash
control
mode
Choose from the following options:
•
M: A trigger signal is transmitted from the sync terminal
and hot shoe when a picture is taken. Choose a shutter
speed slower than the sync speed (½ s); even slower
speeds may be required if the unit uses long fl ashes or
has a slow response time.
•
OFF: The sync terminal and hot shoe do not transmit a
trigger signal.
B
Sync
Choose whether the fl ash is timed to fi re immediately
after the shutter opens (1ST CURTAIN) or immediately be-
fore it closes (2ND CURTAIN). 1ST CURTAIN is recommend-
ed in most circumstances.