Minolta XG-M - Page 23

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
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3. When you are certain that the film is
completely rewound, pull out the back-cover
release knob to open the back and remove
the cartridge.
Synchronization
Your XG-M has shutter contacts for X-flash
synchronization as follows:
Type of flash
Synchronized speed
range in seconds
On manual mode
(step speeds)
Electronic flash
("strobe")
1 through 1/60, B
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 synchro¬
nization. Slower speeds can also be used under
certain conditions if desired for particular
effects. Be sure not to use speeds faster than
1/60, (i.e. 1/125 and upward) with electronic
or auto-flash units.
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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 flash units are attached to the
camera by means of its tripod socket.