Konica Minolta MM-A208 - Manual (Page 72)

To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be mounted on
the camera. See page 154 for a list of compatible flash units. Always remove the accessory flash
when the camera is not in use, and replace the accessory-shoe cap to protect the contacts.
Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the flash
unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until it stops.
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.
Unscrew the terminal cover. Securely connect the flash’s PC
cord to the flash sync terminal. Always replace the cover when
the terminal is not in use.
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 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 exposures. To use
the built-in flash as a fill light, use manual flash control (p. 94).
The use of custom white balance is recommended (p. 68). 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 setting; auto white balance is not recommend-
ed.
72 A DVANCED RECORDING
ATTACHING A MINOLTA ACCESSORY FLASH UNIT
USING THE FLASH SYNC TERMINAL