User manual MINOLTA MAXXUM DYNAX FLASH 3200I PART 2

[. . . ] --- recharge · To prevent battery leakage or bursting, never mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages. · If flash will not be used for more than two weeks, batteries should be removed. · Used batteries should not be discarded in fire. · If batteries are not inserted correctly, flash will not charge and leaking or bursting of batteries may resu It. Charging system The Maxxum Flash 3200i uses two condensers to reduce the time required for charging the flash. The flash system of the camera determines the guide number required for the subject distance and exposure settings. [. . . ] or slower shutter speeds can be set manually* * When flash is activated, speed is reset to 1/125 sec. , if higher speed has been set manually. 3000i Set automatically 1/20 sec. , depending the lens Camera settings After attaching the flash unit, check the following camera settings. Check that the film-speed setting is within the camera's range for TTL Direct Autoflash Meteri ng: ISO 25 to 1000 for 7000i camera, ISO 32 to 1000 for 3000i camera. 7000i: Set fi Im-advance mode to ~ for single-frame advance or to ~ for continuous advance. between 1/60 sec. and on the focal length of PROGRAMMED AUTOFLASH OPERATION (P mode) Program mode flash-is ideal for "pointand-shoot" flash photography:-In his mode, the camera automatically switches on the flash when necessary and controls exposure. Press program-reset button on 7000i to set camera to flash program mode. Flash program mode is automatically set on the 3000i when flash is attached and switched on . · Program-mode flash signal will light on the back of the 3200i and flash will automatically begin charging. (Flash-on signal will appear in the viewfinder of the 7000i). · When flash is charged, flash-ready signal on 3200i will ~w/and flash-ready signal in camera's viewfinder will blink slowly. · Shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder and data panel of 7000i. · If the camera's focus signals indicate that autofocusing is not possible, set camera to manual focus mode and focus manually. · If the AF illuminator is lit, focus will not be adjusted continuously. 3. After focusing, check whether main subject is within the flash range for the film speed in use. · After taking a picture, the flash-ready signal in the viewfinder will blink rapidly if exposure was sufficient. · If the shutter will not release, set camera to manual focus mode, focus manually, and releasethe shutter. · If 7000i is set to shutter-priority (S) mode, operation is the same as in program mode. Programmed fill flash. . . . . . . In program mode, exposure calculations for fill flash are completely automatic. In bright sunlight, flash duration is reduced to fill shadows without overexposing the main subject. [. . . ] Exposure confirmation: After exposure, flash-ready signal in viewfinder' blinks rapidly if exposure was sufficient. Optional accessories: Cable EX, Cable OC-1100, Off-Camera Shoe OS-1100, Triple Connector TC-1000, Ni-Cd Charger NC-2 with batteries Dimensions: 2-7/8 x 3-1/16 x 3-7/8 in. (200g) without batteries Specifications notice subject to change without Minollo Comero CO. , lid. Minollo COrporation Heod Office Los Angeles Branch Chicago Branch Atlanta Branch Minolla Canada Inc. Head Office Monlreal Branch Vancouver Branch Minolla GmbH Minolla France SA Minolla (UK) Limited Minolla Austria Gesellschatt m. b. H. [. . . ]