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1st & 2nd curtain sync
Streaks of light add dynamism to photos.
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2nd curtain sync flash     EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, 2sec., f/4
Second curtain sync flash for natural light streaks.
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1st curtain sync flash
Flash units normally fire when the first shutter curtain is fully open. Since the time lag between pressing the shutter button and firing the flash is extremely short, this method is ideal for seizing fleeting shutter opportunities. However, any movements of light sources after the flash fires and before the exposure ends are also recorded in the image. This can be a problem at slow shutter speeds.

With EX Series Speedlites, photographers have the option of firing the flash right before the second shutter curtain begins moving. This second curtain sync flash function captures moving light sources before the main subject, resulting in images that convey a more natural sense of movement.
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