Thanks Mattmatic, that makes a lot of sense. I imagine that this is what I am experiencing with the built in flash.

Still a shame i can't use my old faithful vivitar, but that's progress i suppose!

I will purchase a new flash in due course and try your settings - thanks!

Aaah I didn't know that, it does explain it. Bit annoying however as i only built in and an old Vivitar 3600 which is fine for everything else, but I do want to use Trailing Sync. Looks like I might have to buy a new flash...

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me. I am trying to get my K10d to work with Trailing Sync flash, at present with the built in flash.

I thought that trailing sync was meant to be rear curtain flash, i.e. i get an ambient exposure as long as my settings dictate, and just before the shutter closes the flash goes off. However, despite many hours poring over the manual and through settings on the camera it persists with flashing when i press the shutter and then again just before the shutter closes, which seems to miss the point a bit in my opinion.

Am i missing something?

Many thanks

Gawain