Q&A: Front vs Rear Curtain Sync and Electronic vs Mechanical Shutter
Photo Moment - May 15, 2017
John Schwaller asked “I understand the three different shutter types: mechanical, front curtain, and electronic. However, it is not clearly described in the manual when you would choose each, other than for silence or faster speed or flash. Also, when and why would you choose 'auto'.
On prior models, I believe that there was a problem with shutter shock in a range of shutter speeds, so selecting electronic or auto for those speeds would help that. I thought the GH5 solved much of that, but…??”
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Electronic Shutter and Mechanical Shutter: https://youtu.be/N9_wsdE1hwI
Q&A: Set up Edelkrone SliderONE for Time Lapse Photography: https://youtu.be/DmmSK1q6a1U
Q&A: GH5 Taking Pictures While Shooting Video: https://youtu.be/mdoMcbJ5Dio
I'm talking about digitizing or scanning objects like post stamps,coins,film,small prints,important artifacts.
Electronic First Shutter Curtain makes a big difference.Mirror lock-up is not enough,there are vibration from mechanical shutter at slow shutter speed.
At those magnifications I even have really hard time just to bring object in proper focus and I'm using expensive "Kaiser" repro stand.
I would also use Electronic First Shutter Curtain mode for landscapes with tripod,whenever possible.
Does the shutter travel vertically, as you demonstrated with your hands?
As a Luminary, will you be going to NAB in April 2018? I mean, where you'll be presenting or available for chatting?
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