Minolta X-700 Instruction Manual

53, Camera connection Flash mode and aperture setting X-sync shutter speed Flash-ready signal If shutter released before flash charged: Flash-distance check (FDC) signaling Exposure-adjustment control PX-series Auto Electroflash Hot shoe (or off-camera cables) Controllable by camera&apo…

20, 1. With the case off, pull up on the back-cover release knob until the camera back springs open. Gently blow away any dust or other parti- cles inside with a blower brush. NOTE • When loading film in a dark place or with the lens cap on, loading will be easier if the mode selector …

59, s H OPTIONAL FOCUSING SCREENS The X-700's standard focusing screen can be replaced by any of eight optional Acute Matte screens at authorized Minolta service facilities. Types and usages are as follows: PM: horizontal split/microprism band; standard type (not shown); general photography…

56, Minolta X-700 AUTO ELECTROFLASH 280PX. 132PX. 360PX. MACRO 80PX SET With one of these flash units attached, the X-700's Direct Autoflash Meter- ing system provides through-the-lens (TTL) off-film flash control in program (P) mode or any-aperture (A) mode. Viewfinder flash-ready signaling, auto sync-spe…

30, FUNDAMENTALS OF EXPOSURE APERTURE SHUTTER SPEED FILM SPEED (Set by user) CAMERA METERS SUBJECT BRIGHTNESS CAMERA COMPUTES EXPOSURE VALUE (EV) 28 …

61, Exposure-adjustment control: Up to ±2 EV con- tinuous adjustment of P, A, or M exposure by dial that locks at zero position and each 1/2-EV setting Mirror: Triple-coated oversize instant-return slide-up type Viewfinder: Eye-level fixed pentaprism type showing 95% of 24x36mm film-frame area; m…