Attaching a Minolta accessory flash

To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be used. 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.

System Accessories

The following Minolta flash units are compatible with this camera:

Maxxum/Program Flash 2500(D)

Maxxum/Program Flash 3600HS(D)

Maxxum/Program Flash 5600HS(D)

Flash Notes

When using an accessory flash, the camera uses pre-flash TTL metering to determine expo- sure.

The flash modes available when using an optional flash unit varies with the exposure mode. Autoflash can only be used with auto, program (P), and Digital Subject Programs. Fill-flash and slow sync. can be used with all exposure modes except movie. Red-eye reduction cannot be used. Because of the large distance between the flash tube and optical axis, red eye is

rarely caused by accessory flash units.

Off-camera flash cables and accessories are not compatible with this camera. The Close-up Diffuser CD-1000 can be used, but AF speed is reduced.

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