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580EX II Speedlite : How to set and use the Second-Curtain Sync mode.

Article ID: ART121067 | Date published: 05/12/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

Description

How to set and use the Second-Curtain Sync mode.

Solution

With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
Press the button so that second-curtain sync icon is displayed.
  • Second-curtain sync works well in the cameras "bulb" mode
  • To return to normal flash, press the button again, the second-curtain sync icon will disappear.
  • With E-TTL II / E-TTL, two flashes will be fired even at slow shutter speeds
  • Stroboscopic flash cannot be set
  • Wireless flash cannot be set

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