Minolta XG-9 - XG-9 System Accessories; Auto Winder G

Synchronization
Your XG-9 has shutter contacts for X flash
synchronization as follows:
Synchronized speed
range in seconds
Type of flash
On manual
mode
(step speeds)
Electronic flash
1
through 1/60, B
("strobe")
Class M or MF flashbulbs 1 through 1/15, B
Class FP flashbulbs
1
through 1/15, B
NOTE
As indicated by the table, 1/60 is the
maximum 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. 1/125 and upward) with electronic
or auto-flash units.
Connecting flash units
Cordless clip-on 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-on
or bracket-type conventional units requiring
them must be plugged into the cameras sync.
terminal for operation.
Bracket-type flasl) units are attached to the
camera
by means of its tripod socket.
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