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The flash mode can be set with the flash unit. With the flash on and mount-
ed on the camera, change the flash mode on the flash
unit. Set the mode by pressing the shutter-release
button partway down; the camera will display the cor-
responding flash mode indicator on the data panel.
Only autoflash or flash cancel are available. The other
flash modes must be set from the camera.
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FLASH
ADVANCED OPERATION
This section of your manual covers the operation of accessory flash-
es as well as the built-in flash.
Program Flash
An optional accessory flash improves flash performance over the
built-in flash.
Only Minolta D series flash units are compatible with this
camera.
Press the flash-mode button on the camera
to select the desired flash mode.
• Red-eye reduction cannot be used with accessory flashes.
• The viewfinder’s flash signal shows the status of the accessory flash.
• Refer to the accessory flash’s instruction manual for the flash range.
• The shutter speed is set automatically to a 1/90 second or slower. High-
speed sync is not compatible with this camera.
• The flash cancel indicator is displayed on the data panel with no other
icons when an incompatible flash unit is attached.
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Slide the flash units onto the accessory shoe
located on the top of the camera.
•The built-in flash should be down before attaching the
flash.
Camera Notes
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