6.
X (Flash sync mode)
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Use this mode for flash photography using a
non-dedicated external flash unit (such as a
studio strobe) connected to the camera's
PC
terminal or accessory shoe. Shutter speed
and aperture settings are the reverse of ma-
nual exposure operation, with the X-sync
shutter speed (1/200, 1/ 125, 1
/90
or
1/60
sec) set with the quick control dial and the
aperture value set with the main dial.
• Before use,
be
sure to check the syn-
chronous shutter speed range of the ex-
ternal flash unit.
1)
Set the command dial to X.
2)
Set the quick control dial switch to I, then
turn the quick control dial to the desired
X-sync shutter speed.
3)
Turn the main dial to set the desired aper-
ture.
4)
Take the picture.