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Minolta AUTO ELECTROFLASH 280PX User Manual

Minolta AUTO ELECTROFLASH 280PX
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Minolta AUTO ELECTROFLASH 280PX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMinolta
ModelAUTO ELECTROFLASH 280PX
CategoryCamera Flash
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safeguards

Names of Parts (Block A)

Batteries (Block B)

Installing

Correct loading of the batteries into the unit.

Attaching and Removing Flash (Block C)

To attach the flash to the camera

Steps for mounting the flash unit onto the camera hot shoe.

To confirm camera/flash contact

Procedure to verify proper electrical connection between camera and flash.

To remove the flash

Steps for detaching the flash unit from the camera.

Programmed Autoflash Operation with the X-700 (Block D)

Basic camera and flash settings

Essential camera and flash settings for programmed autoflash mode.

Set camera mode and lens aperture

Instruction to set camera mode to 'P' and lens to minimum aperture.

Turn on flash power

Step to power on the flash unit.

Operation

Focus and range check

Focus on the subject within the specified range for programmed autoflash.

Check flash charge status

Verify the flash unit is ready to fire, indicated by the monitor light.

Confirm focus and shoot

Ensure focus and then press the shutter button to take the picture.

Exposure confirmation

Indicator for correct exposure after the shot.

P mode range

Aperture-Priority Autoflash Operation with the X-700 (Block E)

Basic camera and flash settings

Essential camera and flash settings for aperture-priority autoflash mode.

Set camera mode to 'A'

Instruction to set the camera mode dial to 'A' for aperture-priority flash.

Set flash film speed

Setting the film speed on the flash unit for reference.

Select power level

Choosing between 'Hi' and 'Lo' power levels for flash output.

Turn on flash power

Step to power on the flash unit.

Operation

Determining aperture first

Steps to select the aperture before determining flash-to-subject distance.

Determining flash-to-subject distance first

Steps to determine distance before selecting the aperture.

Explanation of A-mode range graph (Block 1)

Find ASA/ISO and aperture line

Locate film speed and follow up to the aperture sloping line.

Find minimum distance

Find minimum distance by following the 'MIN' line and reading down.

Find maximum distance

Find maximum distance by following the 'Hi MAX' line and reading down.

Exposure Adjustment (Block F)

Exposure adjustment in P mode

Effect of exposure adjustment on flash range in P mode.

Calculate adjusted film speed for A mode

Calculating adjusted film speed for A mode exposure compensation.

Use A mode range graph with adjusted speed

Using a table to find adjusted film speed for A mode.

Use specific indicator bars in A mode

Using specific indicator bars for exposure adjustment in A mode.

Manual Flash Operation with the X-700 (Block G)

Basic camera and flash settings

Essential camera and flash settings for manual flash photography.

Set camera shutter speed

Setting the camera's shutter speed for manual flash synchronization.

Set flash film speed

Setting the film speed on the flash unit for reference.

Select power level

Choosing between 'Hi' and 'Lo' power levels for manual flash output.

Turn on flash power

Step to power on the flash unit.

Operation

Check flash charge status

Verify the flash unit is ready to fire in manual mode.

Confirm focus and shoot

Ensure focus and then press the shutter button to take the picture.

Determine aperture and distance

Methods for setting aperture and distance in manual flash mode.

Determining aperture first

Determining flash-to-subject distance first

Using guide numbers

Focus and find distance

Focus on subject and determine distance.

Calculate aperture using guide number

Calculate the correct aperture using the guide number and distance.

Set lens aperture

Adjust the camera lens to the calculated aperture.

Wideangle Diffuser (Block H)

Use in P mode

How to use the wideangle diffuser in P mode.

Use in A mode

How to use the wideangle diffuser in A mode.

Use in A and M modes

How to use the wideangle diffuser in A and M modes.

Use in M mode

How to use the wideangle diffuser in M mode.

Motorized Flash Photography

Use of Auto Electroflash 280PX with Cameras Other Than the X-700

Optional Accessories

Power Grip 2 Set

Details on the Power Grip 2 accessory and its connections.

Off-Camera Shoe and Cable

Using the off-camera shoe for flexible flash positioning.

Specifications

Care and Storage

Flash maintenance after non-use

Maintaining the flash unit after periods of non-use.

Recommended operating temperatures

Recommended operating temperature range for the flash unit.

Moisture and dryness precautions

Important precautions regarding moisture and dryness for the flash.

Avoid unit disassembly

Warning against disassembling the flash unit for repairs.

Energy-saving circuit feature

Information about the flash's energy-saving circuit.

Cleaning the flash unit

Cleaning instructions for the flash unit.

Battery removal for storage

Battery removal recommendation for extended storage.

Avoid vehicle or extreme temperature storage

Avoiding storage in vehicles or environments with extreme temperatures.

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