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Also the Flash Ready red LED light conveniently lights up in the
Viewfinder, so that you don't have to take your eye away from the
Viewfinder.
[Note: Mike B. - any "automatic" flash can be used with some excellent results. You must set the
shutter to 1/125 and the lens aperture to whatever the back of the flash states. Usually you get
two or three different F-stops to choose from depending on the flash make, the different F-stops
will also state, on the flash unit, the maximum distance you can have to your subject. Usually any
F-stop that is allowed can be used just 2 or 3 away also. I usually tape a thin tissue over just the
flash tube to diffuse the light for a softer effect when very close. Be careful not to cover that
electric eye. Yes, you can shoot at 25 feet @ F/2.8 but the limited "depth of field" can cause you
blurry images in front and behind what you focus on. Bigger flash units provide more lighting
power and smaller apertures. Many mid size units have bounce and swivel capability for less
"deer in the headlights" looks. See my other web pages with tips on flash units. ]
< With the Special Flash Unit >
1. Attach the flash unit to the camera Hot Shoe. Screw it on just snug.
2. Set the ''A'' on the Shutter Speed Dial against the Shutter Speed
Index Line.
3. Set the f-stop number to the designated exposure for automatic
shooting. The flash unit will automatically control the amount of light
for subjects within the distance range for automatic flash
photography.
[NOTE: Mike B. - some flash units have only one "auto" F-stop
setting, some provide 3 or 4 different F-stops by adjusting