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Re: [OM] OT second curtain sync

Subject: Re: [OM] OT second curtain sync
From: Tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 15:57:43 -0500
> on 12/10/01 8:27 AM, gries at gries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> > So, this means that a -2 has second curtain sync, where a -2n does not?
> > Also, a -3Ti has this where a -4Ti does not?
> > <snip>
> > However, if the flash is synchronized to the first curtain, it will
> > kill the shutter before 1/4 second is up, because the TTL OTF light
> > measurement will decide that the film has had enough light. If it's
> > synchronized to the second curtain, the flash will not interfere with the
> > available light auto-exposure.
> > 
> > Another example is if you want to take a shot of a passing car at night so
> > that its rear lights leave a red trail behind the car. Only 2nd curtain
> > flash will do this.

No, just have the car go in reverse.

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