AF360FGZ Question- Why Is There no SS (Slow Sync) Mode?

tomm99 · 06-20-2010, 01:06 AM

I am sure there is an obvious reason/answer, but why is there a ss (slow sync) mode on the built-in flash on my K-10, but no ss setting on my external af360fgz flash?

I like the effect with my built-in on camera flash, how can I accomplish this with my af360gz flash?

Thanks,

Tom

Adam · 06-20-2010, 02:00 AM

Can't you just lower the shutter speed and shoot? The x sync is 1/180s, so anything below that will still benefit from the flash.

**Rondec** · 06-20-2010, 04:53 AM

Isn't that a camera setting? If you hit the function button, it should allow you to choose flash options and choose slow speed sync there. Then, just make certain that you have a shutter speed that is slower than 1/180 second.

amoringello · 06-20-2010, 05:23 AM

The Slow Sync is merely a function of how the camera operates. The flash still operates the same.
Where-as high-speed-sync requires the flash to behave differently and requires you to move the switch on the flash to allow that to happen.

FYI, the internal pop-up flash likely does not support "second curtain" flash, where the af360 & af540 will. If you have moving subjects, look into what that mode can do for you -- if you're not already familiar with the concept.

UnknownVT · 06-20-2010, 11:47 AM

There is, (it's a camera function)
and trailing/second curtain flash works with both built-in and external flashes -

I know...
only in the last possible resort -
read the f***ing manual

amoringello · 06-20-2010, 12:55 PM

Yeah I thought it was, but when I try it on my K10D the setting is grayed out. Must be something else going oddly. (The K10D is now my backup camera with no lens... perhaps that disables the feature??)

Anyway, thanks for the info. The manual is always a good place to go.
Its juts so darned hard to admit that... 8)

Adam · 06-20-2010, 01:13 PM

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06-20-2010, 01:06 AM	#1
tomm99 New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westminster, California Posts: 18	AF360FGZ Question- Why Is There no SS (Slow Sync) Mode? I am sure there is an obvious reason/answer, but why is there a ss (slow sync) mode on the built-in flash on my K-10, but no ss setting on my external af360fgz flash? I like the effect with my built-in on camera flash, how can I accomplish this with my af360gz flash? Thanks, Tom

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06-20-2010, 02:00 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Can't you just lower the shutter speed and shoot? The x sync is 1/180s, so anything below that will still benefit from the flash.

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Isn't that a camera setting? If you hit the function button, it should allow you to choose flash options and choose slow speed sync there. Then, just make certain that you have a shutter speed that is slower than 1/180 second.

06-20-2010, 05:23 AM	#4
amoringello Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,562	The Slow Sync is merely a function of how the camera operates. The flash still operates the same. Where-as high-speed-sync requires the flash to behave differently and requires you to move the switch on the flash to allow that to happen. FYI, the internal pop-up flash likely does not support "second curtain" flash, where the af360 & af540 will. If you have moving subjects, look into what that mode can do for you -- if you're not already familiar with the concept.

06-20-2010, 11:47 AM	#5
UnknownVT Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,812	There is, (it's a camera function) and trailing/second curtain flash works with both built-in and external flashes - I know... only in the last possible resort - read the f***ing manual

06-20-2010, 12:55 PM	#6
amoringello Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,562	Yeah I thought it was, but when I try it on my K10D the setting is grayed out. Must be something else going oddly. (The K10D is now my backup camera with no lens... perhaps that disables the feature??) Anyway, thanks for the info. The manual is always a good place to go. Its juts so darned hard to admit that... 8)

06-20-2010, 01:13 PM	#7
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