IN CASES WHERE YOU DO NOT USE THE XR SPEEDLITE 240
A. Cordless Electronic Flash Unit
If you are using an electronic flash unit with a built-in hot shoe contact, it can be attached directly to Hot Shoe
(6) on top of the camera pentaprism.
B. Electronic Flash Unit with Connecting Cord
If your flash unit does not have a built-in hot shoe contact, attach it to Hot Shoe (6) and plug the flash cord into
the 'X' Flash Terminal (33).
Tips for Better Results
* "125" (1/125 sec.) on
Shutter Speed Dial (8)
and 'X' on Hot Shoe (6)
are marked in red as a
reminder for electronic
flash synchronization
(Fig. 33)
.
* When using FP, M or ME class bulb, refer to the Chart
(Fig. 34)
, showing the synchronizing ranges of shutter
speeds.
C. Exposure for Flash Photography
The exposure is determined by the guide number of the flash bulb or electronic flash unit. The guide number
represents a relationship between the light output of the flash and the speed of the film. Guide numbers for flash
bulbs can be found on the package and guide numbers for electronic flash units are found in the technical
