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1. The selected shutter speed and aperture level can be locked.
See page 79
2. The sync. speed can be set between 1/40 and 1/125 seconds.
Custom settings (C-23 on page 95)
* When the shutter speed is set to 1/2 increments, the sync. speed can be set between 1/45 and 1/125
seconds.
Flash Photography with electronic flash models other
than Metz
1. To use a grip type flashgun 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 exclu-
sively for other maker’s cameras.)
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 maker’s 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.
Superimposing Data
This is a function to allow various pieces of shoot-
ing information to be superimposed on the edge
of the film. The info that is superimposed can be
selected from the following three modes. To specify
this function, use the Custom settings (C-02 on
page 93).
This section describes the details of the informa-
tion that can be superimposed.
INDEX mode
(Superimpose only an index number)
DATA/INDEX mode
(Superimpose shooting info and an index number)
When manual exposure is selected and when the exposure metering
difference exceeds ±6EV, "– o –" or "– u –" will be superimposed on .
Data superimposed in manual mode
DATE/INDEX mode
(Superimpose the date and an index number)
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* When the metering mode is selected as AUTO A-S (automatic change between average and spot), and if “A” is
selected, “A” will be superimposed. If “S” is selected, “S” will be superimposed. If “AUTO A-S” is selected, “As” will be
superimposed.
The data superimpose function is available with films having sensitivity from ISO25
to 1600. When using other films, even if the data superimpose function is used, data
will not be superimposed.