Minolta X-700 - Manual (Page 52)

Besides its pentaprism-mounted
silicon photocell for ambient light
metering, the X-700 has a second
cell located in its mirror compart-
ment to measure through-the-lens
(TTL) light reflected from the f i l m
during flash exposures with PX-
series A u t o Electrofl3Shes. Used in
program T T L autoflash mode with
the X-700 and an MD lens set for P
mode, this Minolta Direct Auto-
flash Metering system allows you to
simply compose, focus on a subject
in flash range, and shoot. The aper-
ture will be automatically set for
you by the camera's flash program.
In any-aperture T T L autoflash
mode with the X-700 set at " A " ,
you can open the aperture fully up
to obtain maximum flash range, or
close it down for greater depth of
field. Since light is metered through
the lens at the taking aperture dur-
ing exposure, this mode is ideal for
autoflash close-ups, bounce flash,
and other creative flash techniques.
In both modes, an LED will
blink in the viewfinder to indicate
if exposure was sufficient, and flash
exposures can be lightened or dark-
ened over a wide range by using the
camera's exposure-adjustment con-
trol.
The table at right summarizes
how to use PX and other flash units
with the X-700. For specific instruc-
tions, see the applicable owner's
manual.
Connecting flash units
Cordless clip-on flash units are
attached and electrically connected
by simply sliding them into the
camera's hot shoe. Sync cords of
clip-on or bracket-type units must
be plugged into the camera's sync
terminal.
Bracket-type flash units attach
to the camera's tripod socket.
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