LEICA MP 0.72 Rangefinder Camera (Silver) - Handbuch (Seite 98)

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feet can also be used with the LEICA MP and
fired via the central contact (X contact, 12 b). We
recommend the use of modern thyristor-con-
trolled electronic flash units.
Attaching and connecting the flash unit
The LEICA MP offers a choice of two flash
connections:
• A flash (hot) shoe with central (firing) contact
(12 a/b) for all flash units with standard
flash foot. When attaching a flash unit to the
LEICA MP’s flash shoe, you should ensure that
the foot of the flash unit is fully inserted and –
if present – prevented from accidentally falling
out using the tightening nut. This is important
because changes in position in the flash shoe
can break the required contact, which means
that the attached flash unit would not be fired.
• On the rear of the camera, directly below the
flash shoe, is a contact socket (= X contact,
22) for cord connections.
The two connections can be used simultaneously
to fire multiple flash units.
Notes:
Before attaching the flash, the camera and the
flash unit must be turned off.
For more information about use of the flash and
the various modes offered by the flash units,
please refer to the relevant instructions.