User Guide

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Flash Photography with Electronic Flash Models other than
Metz units
1. To use a grip type ashgun or a strobe with other electric contacts
than X contact, connect the sync cord to the camera’s sync terminal.
(See note below about ashes designed exclusively for other makers’
cameras.)
2. While pressing the unlock button, turn the exposure mode setting
dial and set it to X (1/125 sec.) or M (manual).
When M (manual) is selected, turn the front dial and set the shutter
speed 1/60 to 1/125 sec. or slower.
3. Turn the rear dial to set the aperture, then take the picture. (for M, use
the rear dial. For X, use the front dial).
This camera’s synchro contact is an X contact.
NOTE:
Using ashes designed exclusively for
other makers’ cameras may damage
the camera’s internal mechanisms if
connected to the camera's hot-shoe.
In this situation, use an off-camera
ash bracket and connect a sync cord
to the camera's synchro terminal.
- When using ashes with a ash
duration of 1/500 sec. or longer, set the
shutter speed to 1/30 sec. or less.