Superimposing Data
Flash Photography with electronic flash models other than Metz
1.To use a grip type flashgun or a strobe with
other electric contacts than X contact, connect the sync. cord to the camera’s sync. terminal. (See note below about flashes designed exclu- sively for other maker’s cameras.)
★Remove the rubber cover when connecting the sync. cord.
After shooting, be sure to attach the rubber cover in order to protect the synchro terminal’s contacts.
2.While pressing the unlock button, turn the exposure mode setting dial and set it to “X” (1/125 sec.) or “M” (manual).
When “M” (manual) is selected, turn the front dial and set the shutter speed to 1/125 sec. or slower.
3.Turn the rear dial to set the aperture, then take the picture.
This is a function to allow various pieces of shoot- ing information to be superimposed on the edge of the film. The info that is superimposed can be selected from the following three modes. To specify this function, use the Custom settings
This section describes the details of the informa- tion that can be superimposed.
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Data superimposed in manual mode
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★This camera’s synchro contact is an X contact.
WARNING
-Using flashes designed exclusively for other maker’s cameras may damage the camera’s internal mechanisms if connected to the camera's
-When using flashes with a flash duration of 1/500 sec. or longer, set the shutter speed to 1/30 sec. or less.
1. The selected shutter speed and aperture level can be locked.
See page 79
2. The sync. speed can be set between 1/40 and 1/125 seconds. 
Custom settings
*When the shutter speed is set to 1/2 increments, the sync. speed can be set between 1/45 and 1/125 seconds.
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★The data superimpose function is available with films having sensitivity from ISO25 to 1600. When using other films, even if the data superimpose function is used, data will not be superimposed.
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