User manual MINOLTA PROGRAM BACK SUPER 70 PART 2

[. . . ] These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. [. . . ] Follow the points below when positioning the camera, flash, and subject. · Photograph in dark locations indoors. 28) so that wireless/remote control-signal receiver points toward the camera, it will be easier for the flash to receive a signal from the camera. · Install the off-camera flash within the gray area in the following diagram. See the flash unit manual for details of the distance between the flash and the subject (Table 2) for all except the 5600HS (D). 1 - 3. 5 1 - 2. 5 1 - 1. 7 1 - 1. 2 1 - 2. 5 1 - 1. 7 1 - 1. 2 ­ · The distances in the above table assume the use of ISO 100 film. If ISO 400 film is used the distances must be multiplied by a factor of two (assume a limit of 5 m). · The flash range is not shown on the data panel with wireless flash. 42 43 WIRELESS FLASH WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE Notes On Wireless Flash · The MS-2 mini-stand is useful when the flash unit is off the camera. The mini-stand has a tripod configuration with a threaded hole to attach the flash unit. · When another wireless flash is being used nearby, the channel can be changed using custom settings, to prevent interference (p. · Make sure that RATIO is not displayed on the data panel of the offcamera flash except using with the Wireless Remote Flash Controller. If ratio is selected with the off-camera flash, proper exposure will not be obtained. Attach Remove · Pre-flash fires when wireless/remote flash mode is selected. · Test flash for the wireless/remote flash is in the currently selected test flash mode. Set up a camera with a controller, and off-camera flash unit. · See page 43 for details. · When using the 5600HS (D) as the controller and a flash other than the D flash (see page 6) as the off-camera flash, ensure that the shutter speed does not exceed the flash sync speed for the camera. The off-camera flash will not operate if the shutter speed is greater than the sync speed. Setting Up The Controller (The following applies when the 5600HS (D) is used as the controller. ) 1. Set up the 5600HS (D) with the wireless controller as described in 1~4 on page 48. Check that both flash units are fully charged. · The AF illuminator on the front blinks, and the 5600HS (D) is fully charged. Use test flash to check the off-camera 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. 3. Check again that both flash units are fully charged, and press the shutter-release button to take the photo. Setting Up The Off-Camera Flash Set up the off-camera flash as described on page 49. Manual flash cannot be used. [2]-2 Ratio-Flash Control Using Two Flash Units The controller and off-camera flash may be controlled to a flash intensity of 1 and 2 respectively. See photo on page 40. · Ratio-flash control cannot be used with manual flash photography . Taking Photos The same method is used as for photography without ratio-flash control (p. [. . . ] The unit folds easily for convenient carrying. · The flash range is not displayed on the data panel. · If you already have Bounce Reflector Sets III or IV, it is only necessary to purchase the adapter. The reflector part is the same. Use Of Other Accessories With The 5600HS (D) · The control grip CG-1000 does not allow correct control, and therefore cannot be used with the 5600HS (D). External Battery Pack EP-2 Set The external battery pack contains six AA-size alkaline batteries. It reduces charging time by half, and doubles the number of flashes possible. 72 73 ACCESSORIES CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING During Photography · This flash unit generates strong light, and should therefore not be used in front of the eyes. Temperature · The flash unit may be used over a temperature range of ­20°C to 50°C. [. . . ]