Minolta MAXXUM 8000i Instruction Manual page 39

Macro Flash 1200AF Set-N
Macro Flash 1200AF Set-N is a specially de¬
signed unit that attaches to the 8000i via the'
Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1100. This unit has
four flashtubes that can be controlled sepa¬
rately for versatile lighting control. Four focus¬
ing lamps provide illumination for focusing and
TIL flash metering ensures accurate exposure
at closeup and macro ranges. Used with the
8000i, this unit fires whenever the shutter is
released, regardless of the exposure mode se¬
lected.
Other Flashes
The Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1100 must be used
to attach the Maxxum Flash 4000AF, 2800AF,
or 1800AF to the Maxxum 8000i. Used with the
8000i, these units fire whenever a picture is
taken, regardless of the exposure mode selec¬
ted.
The AF illuminators in the 4000AF, 2800AF and
1800AF do not operate when used with the
Maxxum 8000i. However, the camera's built-in
AF illuminator provides for low-light autofo-
cusing. When using Maxxum Flash 4000AF,
the far limit of the flash range displayed on its
data panel may be larger than the actual max¬
imum distance. If your subject is close to the
maximum distance, it may be underexposed.
Sufficient exposure is confirmed by the glowing
OK EXP signal; confirmation of sufficient ex¬
posure is also given by rapid blinking of the
viewfinder's flash ready signal.
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Accessory Backs
Data Back DB-7 permits imprinting of time and
date information on the film, including year/
month/day in three possible sequences, and
day with24hourtime, ortimewith indicationfor
a.m. and p.m.. A single 3-volt lithium battery is
installed at the factory and supplies power for
data imprinting and for the automatic calendar
and clock.
Program Back PB-7 can be used to imprint the
date, day with 24-hour time, consecutive num¬
bers or fixed numbers. An intervalometer func¬
tion allows you to take pictures at preset in¬
tervals, and to make timed long exposures. For
maximum versatility, the data imprinting, inter-
valometer, and long-exposure functions can be
used together.
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