Konica Minolta Dimage A1 - Manual (Page 76)

The flash sync terminal allows a studio or location flash system to be connected to the camera with a
standard PC cord. The terminal is compatible with both center positive (normal polarity) and center
negative (positive polarity) flash units with a voltage of 400V or lower.
76 A DVANCED RECORDING
USING THE FLASH SYNC TERMINAL
To ensure correct exposures, use the manual exposure mode (p. 56). Set the shutter speed equal to
or slower than the flash duration; refer to the flash unit’s instruction manual. If the monitor image is
too dark, change the manual-exposure option under monitor amplification to display priority in section
3 of the recording menu (p. 104).
If the built-in flash is raised when another flash unit is connected to the flash sync terminal, both flash
units will fire. However, the camera’s automatic flash control systems will not provide correct expo-
sures. To use the built-in flash as a fill light, use manual flash control (p. 92).
The use of custom white balance is recommended (p. 71). When calibrating the camera, use the
shutter speed and aperture settings require for the final exposure. A gray card may have to be used
as the reference target with powerful flash units to reduce the intensity of the illumination. If custom
white balance is not practical, use the preset daylight or flash setting; auto white balance is not rec-
ommended.
Unscrew the terminal cover. Securely connect the flash’s PC
cord to the flash sync terminal. Confirm the flash is off before
connecting the cable to prevent it from firing. Always replace
the cover when the terminal is not in use.