Minolta X-370 - Flash Photography Guide; Flash Unit Connection and Sync

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Connecting flash units
Cordless clip-on flash units, such as the Minolta Auto
Electroflash 200X and 118X are attached and electrically
connected by simply sliding them into the camera's hot
shoe.
Synchronization
When a Minolta X-series Auto Electroflash is used on
the camera with its mode/shutter-speed selector at any
position other than "8", the "60" LED in the viewfinder
will blink as a flash-ready signal when the flash is turned
on and fully charged, and the shutter will be automati-
cally switched over to 1/60 sec . when the shutter is
released.
If you use an electronic flash other than a Minolta X-
series
Auto Electroflash , the mode/shutter-speed selector
must be set at "60" to assure complete exposure of the
film frame . Slower speeds can al so be used under certain
condit ions if desired for particular effects. Do not use
speeds faster than 1/60 sec . (i.e., 1/125 and upward).
NOTE
• For more detailed instructions, please refer to the
flash unit's owner's manual.
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