2nd curtain sync

[rikkersc]

How do I get my camera to do this? I know what it is (where the image appears to have light trails behind it) but I'm not sure what to set my camera to to achieve this effect. I have a Canon 300D.
I would like to take some night shots and/or shots of moving objects with trails behind them.


***I have been "into" photography for a long time, but never have been able to get technical. I am hoping to be able to learn more about the technical side so I can do more. I have had quite a few great pictures, but they seem to be based more on luck than on my actual knowledge(unfortunately).***

[Saralonde]

Is this what you mean? http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/slow-sync-flash/

[rikkersc]

the rear curtain sync is what I meant. How do I set my camera to do that? I have a Canon 300d.

[Saralonde]

I have never tried this effect, but the Canon 350 and 400 manuals say you can use flash sync speed in the custom function section (C.Fn-9). Not sure about the 300d. Does this help?

[Saralonde]

http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=583

[knickers71uk]

I think he/she is talking about nightshots with the motion blur, you know of traffic and the such moving

[Rae]

I think you are correct Knickers. You change the curtain sync in the custom functions. On my 20D it is C.fn 15. I have a choice of 1st or 2nd. Just find the custom functions on your 300D and scroll through them until you find "Shutter Curtain Sync".

[moracca]

I'm wondering the same thing about the fujifilm s9000... anyone know if its possible to do a rear curtain? I can get front-curtain no problem, but dont see any options for rear. Thanks