Flash Photography - Mamiya 7 II Instructions Manual

Flash Photography

[Determining the aperture]
When using automatic flash units, refer to the instructions on the flash unit for correct aperture settings.
When using a manual electronic flash the guide number divided by subject distance gives the correct
aperture.
'X contact of this camera is an exclusive contact for strobe.
Charged electronic flash units sometimes fire when they are attached to the camera. This
does not indicate a defective circuit.
When using electronic flash, be sure to read its manual carefully.
Be careful, if electronic flash is used at the "A" (Auto exposure) mode, overexposure may
occur.
CAUTION
• When an electronic flash is connected to the hot-shoe, currant moves through the
X contact. So be sure to put the safety cover supplied with the camera on the X
contact so that you will not receive an electric shock.
• When using strobe, never bring the camera close to human eyes (including
all living things) especially little children, because if it is flashed near the eyes,
it can cause serious visual trouble.
Photographing to conform to purposes
The Mamiya 7II features an X synchro flash terminal and
its lens shutter system permits flash synchronization at all
shutter speeds.
Shoe-mounted flash units can be attached directly to the
hot-shoe, while flash brackets can be attached to the
tripod socket for larger flash guns.
Remove safety cover "A" to attach sync cord to PC
terminal on front left bottom of camera.
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