Sinar m 493.03.000 - Manual (Page 9)

Flash Connections
The Sinar m is equipped with two synchro flash connectors: “X” and “M”.
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The “X” contact triggers the flash either at the instant when the shut-
ter window has reached its largest opening (setting “Early Flash”), or
immediately before the shutter begins to close again (setting “Late
Flash”). This is the contact that is normally used.
The “X” contact can also be switched off (setting “Off”).
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The “M” contact triggers the flash at the moment when the shutter be-
gins to open. The “M” contact cannot be switched off.
Default Settings
In order to reactivate the default setting of the Camera Settings (menus),
proceed as follows:
1. First, switch the camera off.
2. While pressing the shutter release button, switch on the camera at the
same time.
In the diagrams in the chapter Menu Structure of the Sinar m the param-
eters that correspond to the default factory settings are highlighted gray.
To restore the default setting of the Display (brightness and contrast),
proceed as follows:
1. First, switch the camera off.
2. Hold down Switches 1 and 5 at the same time (at their centers) and
turn the camera on again.
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Menu Dials / Scrolling Wheels
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The Front Dial permits the selection of func-
tions listed in the upper line in the display,
and the setting of the working aperture.
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The Rear Dial allows the selection of functions listed in the lower line
of the display, and the setting of the exposure time.
Please check the tables on pages 16 to 19 to see all the functions that
are available and how the menu is structured.
The two Scrolling Wheels are foreseen for future tasks. In the current
version of the Sinar m program they have no function.
Rocker Switches
The rocker switches can be activated in three positions: switch pressed
to the left, switch pressed to the right and switch pressed at the center
position. The Switches 2, 3 and 4 lead to a different operation level. By
touching the release button you will return to the capturing level.
Switch 1: “AE-L” locks the automatic exposure measurement;
“AF-L” locks the autofocus function;
“
o oo oo o
” locks both functions together.
Switch 2: “PRGM” opens the menu for the program modes of the
Sinar m;
“MODE” opens the menu of the exposure modes.
Switch 3: “EXP” opens the menu for the exposure measurement;
“WB” opens the menu for the white balance.
Switch 4: “ /ISO” opens the menu for selecting a flash setting and for
the exposure sensitivity;
“OPT” opens the menu for all the possible options.
Switch 5: “Mirror” enables to lock the mirror up before the exposure is
made;
“
” enables to stop the iris diaphragm down to the working
aperture;
“LIVE” starts/ends the live image generated by the Sinarback.
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