TECHNICAL DETAILS
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Type:
Quartz-crystal/microcomputer-controlled
interchangeable back
for data imprinting, and
camera/strobe control with Minolta X-700
Camera connection: Cordless by 3 built-in spring-loaded electrical contact pins
Input and display: Data to be imprinted and camera-control commands set by 6 keys and displayed by
liquid-crystal-display (LCD) panel
Data imprinting: By light-emitting diodes (LEDs), 6 figures in 3 pairs (each 0.65mm high and 1.1mm
wide) in lower right corner of frame; choice of 6 modes: 24-hour time (hours, minutes, seconds)
accurate to ±15 sec./mo. at moderate temperatures, date in year/month/day or month/day/year or
day/month/year form (with automatic calendar adjustment through Dec. 31, 2099), any selected
number through 99 99 99, consecutive numbering of frames to same maximum; data-imprint switch
with positions for auto imprint each time shutter released, no imprint (display remains on), or imprint
at any time by pressing button; 6 Imprint exposure settings selectable
Camera control: Choice of 3 modes plus combinations: shutter release at intervals from 1 sec. through
99 hr. 59 min. 59 sec., number of frames to be taken from 1 through 999,999, shutter opening and
closing for long exposures from 1 sec. through 3 to 6 hr. depending on type and condition of camera
power cell; automatic/manual data Imprinting also possible simultaneously if desired
Electronic-flash control: Connected with Power Grip 2 by cord from socket provided; in interval mode
automatically gives signal to turn power grip on to charge Auto Electroflash 280PX 1 min. before
exposure and off immediately after
(Motorized film-advance units for X-700: Auto Winder G, Motor Drive 1)