Minolta XG-1 - Synchronization; Connecting Flash Units

Synchronization
Your XG-l has shutter contacts for X flash
synch roni
zation as follows :
Synchronized speed
range
in seconds
On manual mode
Type of flash
(step spellds)
Elect ron ic flash
("strobe")
1 th rough 1/ 60, B
Class M or M F flashbu Ibs
1
through 1/ 15, B
Class FP flashbulbs
1
through 1/15, B
NOTE
As indicated by the tabl e, 1/ 60 is the
maximum shutt er speed for proper X synchro-
nization. Slower speeds can also be used under
certain conditions if desired for particular
e ffects . Be sure not to use speeds faster than
1/ 60, (i.e. 1/ 125 and upward) with electronic
or auto-flash units .
Connecting flash units
Cordless clip~n flash units such as the Auto
Electroflash 200X are attached and electrically
connected by simply sliding them into the
camera's hot shoe. Sync. cords of either clip~n
or bracket-type conventional units requiring
them must be plugged into the cameras sync.
terminal for operation.
Bracket-type flash units are attached to the
camera by means of its tripod socket.
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