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Adjust flash sync speed in Av?

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Re: Adjust flash sync speed in Av?

geru wrote:

R2D2 wrote:

ihgold2 wrote:

Hi,

Is it possible to change the default shutter speed when shooting with and external flash on the m6 ii? No matter what, it shoots at 1/60s when in Av mode. I can certainly adjust it by shooting in Manual. But it would be nice, I think, if the default were, say 1/100s rather than 1/60s. Is there no way to control this?

There may be a menu item (something called Safety Shift or other) that limits your shutter speed. I think I remember seeing something like that (do a Menu dive).

I shoot flash using Full Manual, which gives a person complete control. Highly recommend giving that a try.

Best of luck!

R2

There is a limitation with shutter speed when using Av. I pointed to it in my post it is in the camera menu as well as the cameras manual.

When I'm in Av Mode I can shoot at whatever shutter speed I like, from waaay slow up to the max sync speed (1/200 sec).  That's with either the built-in or external flash.

R2

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