Hasselblad 500C/M Instruction Manual page 42

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Fig 66
Fig 67
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (Fig. 66)
The 500C/M, 500EL/M, and SWC/M can be
used with electronic or expendable flash at all
shutter speeds, i.e. from 1 to 1/500 s. Flash
synchronization is made via the leaf shutters
PC flash terminal. The selector for V, X, and
M has a detent to prevent inadvertent move-
ment of the catch (7).
Flash synchronization
The leaf shutters have X and M synchroniza-
tion. The catch (7) is pressed forward, thereby
freeing the synchronization and self-timer se-
lector for setting at X or M. The flash connec-
ting cord is connected to the standard PC ter-
minal (9) on the lens.
X synchronization
The X setting is for electronic flash at all shut-
ter speeds and expendable flash at speeds of
1/305 or longer. The shutter is triggered with-
out delay because of the brief duration of
electronic flash output.
M synchronization
The M setting is used for all M class flash-
bulbs/cubes at all shutter speeds. The shutter
is delayed slightly since expendable flash takes
time to build up to its maximum output.
Self-timer (V) (Figs. 66—67)
The self-timer operates at shutter speeds from
1 to 1/500 s. X synchronization is then auto-
matic. Press catch (7) forward. Then cock the
self-timer mechanism by moving the selector
(8) to the V position. Set the time exposure
lock (A) at T. The self-timer begins working as
soonas the shutter release is pressed. The shut-
ter then trips 8-10 s later. After the exposure,
return the time exposure lock to O before the
camera is recocked and the film is advanced.