1. The selected shutter speed and aperture level can be locked.
See page 77
2. The sync. speed can be set between 1/40 and 1/125 seconds.
Custom settings (C-25 on page 92)
* When the shutter speed is set to 1/2 increments, the sync. speed can be set between 1/45 and 1/125
seconds.
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Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be linked.
Custom settings (C-27 on page 93)
Keep pressing the set button to activate the flash compensation mode. You can check
the exposure compensation value.
If you turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the “L” (power OFF) position,
the compensation value will be canceled.
External LCD Panel (normal display)
Viewfinder LCD read-outs.
4.
Half press the shutter release
button, the “
” (when positive
adjustment) or “
” (when negative
adjustment) displays.
Flash Photography with electronic flash models other
than Metz
1.
To use a grip type flashguns or a strobe with
other electric contacts than X contact, connect
the sync. cord to the camera’s sync. terminal.
(See note below about flashes designed
exclusively for other camera makes.)
2.
While pressing the unlock button, turn the exposure mode setting dial and set it to
“
X
” (1/125 sec.) or “
M
” (manual).
When “
M
” (manual) is selected, turn the front dial and set the shutter speed to 1/125
sec. or slower.
3.
Turn the rear dial to set the aperture, then take the picture.
This camera’s synchro contact is an X contact.
Remove the rubber cover when connecting the sync. cord.
After shooting, be sure to attach the rubber cover in order to protect the synchro
terminal’s contacts.
WARNING
- Using flashes designed exclusively for other makers of cameras may
damage the camera’s internal mechanisms if connected to the camera's
hot-shoe. In this situation, use an off-camera flash bracket and connect
a sync. cord to the camera's synchro terminal.
- When using flashes with a flash duration of 1/500 sec. or longer, set the
shutter speed to 1/30 sec. or less.
