Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/11

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Subject: Re: OFF TOPIC: Minolta 9xi sync speed
From: Rogerio Reis <rvr@ncc.up.pt>
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 17:21:44 +0000

> >	Minolta 9xi syncs at 1/300 with ANY flash
> 
> Hmm....Let me quote to you from the manual that came with my 9xi.  
> 
> "1/300 second can be selected either manually or automatically, only if a
> dedicated flash accessory flash is attached and the flash is turned on"
> 
> Under Miscellaneous Flash Notes:
> 
> "The camera's threaded PC terminal accepts PC-type sync cords from
> non-dedicated flash units or flash units that do not have a hot-shoe
> contact.  When you connect a sync cord to the PC terminal, set the shutter
> speed to 1/250 sec or slower."
> 
> I use me 9xi often times in a studio with sync cords.  I assure you, the
> sync speed in these situations is 1/250, NOT 1/300 sec.
> 
> Dan C.
> 

	You're right!!!!!


	Rogerio