User manual MINOLTA MAXXUM FLASH 5600HS (D)

[. . . ] PROGRAM FLASH MAXXUM FLASH 5600HS (D) E INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPENDIX APPLICATIONS BASIC OPERATION FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] Use with high-speed sync is possible only with the Maxxum/Dynax 7 in normal wireless mode (not ratio). · The zoom position for the 5600HS (D) is automatically set to 24mm. · In wireless/remote flash mode, ADI metering and pre-flash metering will be canceled and TTL flash metering will be used automatically. · When slow sync is used with wireless flash, press the AE lock button to generate a test flash and take the photo while holding down the AE lock button. 44 45 WIRELESS FLASH WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE [1]-1 Using The Built-In Flash 1. Attach the 5600HS (D) to the camera and switch the flash and camera power supplies on. Set the camera to wireless flash. · The method used for the setting varies with the camera. · When the camera is set to wireless the 5600HS (D) is also set to wireless automatically, and WL is displayed on the data panel. 6. Use test flash to check the 5600HS (D) flash. · The method used for test flash differs with the camera used (eg. · If the test flash doesn't fire, change the position of the camera, flash, and subject, or point the wireless/remote control-signal receiver towards the camera. 7. Check again that the built-in flash and the 5600HS (D) are fully charged, and press the shutter-release button to take the photo. [1]-2 Ratio-Flash Control Using The Built-In Flash The built-in flash and 5600HS (D) may be controlled to a flash intensity of 1 and 2 respectively. See the camera manual for details. · Set shutter speed to 1/60 of a second or less (low shutter speed). · Ratio-flash control cannot be used with the Maxxum QTsi, 300si, and Dynax 303si, 300si. 3. Set up the camera and the 5600HS (D). · See page 43 for details. 5. Check that the built-in flash and 5600HS (D) are fully charged. · is lit in the viewfinder when the built-in flash is fully charged. · The AF illuminator on the front blinks, and on the rear is lit, when the 5600 HS (D) is fully charged. [1]-3 Setting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash Only If you keep using the same camera and the flash combination without changing the wireless channel, it will not be necessary to attach the flash to the camera the next time. · 5600HS (D)'s setting : Follow the step 1 to 5 in page 49. · This procedure is not available with the Maxxum QTsi, 400si, 300si and the Dynax 500siSuper, 500si, 303si, 300si. 46 47 WIRELESS FLASH WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE [2]-1 Using Two Flash Units · Use two 5600HS (D), 5400HS, or 5400xi, or one 5600HS (D), 5400HS, or 5400xi, and one 3600HS (D) or 3500xi. Attach the 5600HS (D) to the camera. · The 5400HS or 5400xi may be used as the controller. Display [W. L - C. 1] if using the 5400xi. When two flash units are used, the unit attached to the camera is used as the controller, and the other as the offcamera flash. + button ­ button Select button Mode button Setting Up The Off-Camera Flash (The following applies when the 5600HS (D) is used as the off-camera flash. ) 1. Press the mode button to display or . Setting Up The Controller (The following applies when the 5600HS (D) is used as the controller. ) 3. Press the + or ­ button to blink [WL CONTROL]. · The 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi may be used as the off-camera flash. Press and hold the on/off button until wireless indicator glows if using the 3500xi. Continued on next page 48 49 WIRELESS FLASH WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE Taking Photos 1. Set up a camera with a controller, and off-camera flash unit. · See page 43 for details. [. . . ] · Do not leave the flash unit exposed extremely high temperatures (eg. direct sunlight inside motor vehicles), or in conditions of high humidity. · The response of the data panel becomes slower as temperature decreases, and it becomes darker at high temperatures. · To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from cold environment to a warm environment. [. . . ]