Crossover Performance
When the Crossover System is on, the flash will not discharge unless it is necessary and the regular crossover
AE mode takes priority. The flash will operate only when the shutter speed in any AE mode drops below the
"camera shake" limit and the flash has been recharged. If, in a bright situation, you wish to use flash for daylight
synchronization or any other purpose, either disengage the Crossover System or switch to the manual mode.
Selecting the Base Mode for Flash
The following instructions for Flash AE Crossover operations are divided into two main sections: (A) Flash AE
with EF Lenses and (B) Flash AE with E Lenses. With both types of lenses, all three regular AE modes may be
used for flash AE photography. With EF lenses, however, the aperture priority AE mode is preferable to the
others since it saves flash energy. While basic operating methods are explained here using the Mamiyalite MZ
36R as an example, procedures for the MZ 18R are similar. For detailed operating instructions, refer to the
instructions accompanying the flash unit.
(A) Flash AE Crossover with EF Lenses
Procedures in the aperture priority AE mode:
1. Attach the flash unit to the camera and the crossover switch to its normal position (flush with camera).
2. Set the aperture ring to the desired aperture setting, f/4 for instance.
3. Set the shutter speed dial to "A".
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