Minolta XG-7 - Synchronization; Connecting Flash Units

Synchronization
Your XG-7 has shutter contacts
for X flash
synchronization
as
follows
:
NOTE
As
indicated
by the
table,
1160 is
the
max imum
shutter
speed
for
proper
X
syn-
chronization.
Slower
speeds
can also
be
used
under
certain
conditions
if desired
for
particu-
lar effects.
Be sure
not
to
use speeds
faster than
1/60,
(i.e.
11125
and
upward)
with electronic
or auto-f
lash
units.
Connecting
flash units
Cordless
clipon
f lash untis such
as the
Auto
Electroflash 20OX
are
attached
and electrically
connected by
simply
sliding them
into the
camera's
hot shoe. Sync. cords
of either
clip-on
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.
Type of
f lash
Synchronized
speed
range
in
seconds
On manual
mode
(step
speeds)
Electronic
flash
(
"strobe"
)
1 through
1/60
Class
M
or
MF
flashbulbs
l
through
1115,8
Class
FP f lashbulbs
1 through
1115,
B