User manual KONICA MINOLTA DYNAX 4

[. . . ] The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries. · Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts. [. . . ] Turns off when using fillflash. 8 9 PF2500D_English_C404. qxd 2004. 05. 12 03:33 PM Page 10 INSTALLING BATTERIES BATTERIES The 2500 (D) may be powered by : · Four AA-size alkaline batteries · Four AA-size lithium batteries · Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries Only charge nickel-metal hydride batteries in an appropriate charger unit. When the flash is charged and ready, the ready lamp at the rear of the unit glows. When the flash charging time exceeds 30 seconds, replace the batteries. 1. Open the battery-chamber door as shown. 2. Insert the batteries as shown in the diagram in the battery chamber. 3. Close the battery-chamber door. 10 11 PF2500D_English_C404. qxd 2004. 05. 12 03:33 PM Page 12 GETTING STARTED Mounting the flash Slide the flash mounting foot firmly into the camera's accessory shoe until it stops. · The flash locks into place automatically. · If the camera's built-in flash is up, lower it before mounting the flash unit. Metering-mode switch Select the flash metering-mode. · For the Maxxum/Dynax series cameras, ADI flash metering is available with the ADI compatible cameras and D series lenses. Refer to the camera's instruction manual for details. · For the DiMAGE series digital cameras, ADI flash metering is available with the ADI compatible digital cameras when the ADI flash metering-mode is set with the recording mode menu. Refer to the camera's instruction manual for details. · When using a close-up diffuser, a filter that increases exposure (red 25, neutral density), or bounce flash, set the metering mode to TTL. Sync speeds for specific camera models: · · · · · · · Maxxum/Dynax 9 : Maxxum/Dynax 7, 800si, 700si, 600si : Maxxum XTsi, HTsi, 5 : Dynax 505si, 505si Super, 5 : Maxxum STsi, QTsi, 400si, 300si, 3, 4 : Dynax 500si, 500si Super, 404si, 303si, 300si : Dynax 3L, 3 : 1/300 sec. When the flash is charged, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. S Mode Flash 1. Set the S exposure mode on the camera. · Fill-flash is the active flash mode. 3. Set the shutter speed, and focus on the subject. · When using an SLR film camera, the shutter speed should be set to the flash sync speed or slower. · The shutter speed is set automatically with the Dynax 500si, 500siSuper, and Maxxum 400si. 4. When the flash is charged, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. · All shutter speeds can be set with DiMAGE series digital cameras. 20 21 EXPOSURE MODES PF2500D_English_C404. qxd 2004. 05. 12 03:33 PM Page 22 BOUNCE FLASH Direct flash illumination can cause harsh shadows on the subject and background. Bounce flash reflects the light from the ceiling to create soft diffuse illumination. ADVANCED OPERATION BOUNCE FLASH The section describes advanced flash photography techniques and accessories. . Bounce flash Normal flash (Continued on next page) 22 23 PF2500D_English_C404. qxd 2004. 05. 12 03:33 PM Page 24 BOUNCE FLASH Tilt the flash towards the ceiling. · The flash has a click stop at 60°. The bounce head can be set in any position between 0° and 90°. Adjusting the Bounce Angle The angle of the bounce head is important. If the bounce angle is too low, the subject will be illuminated by both directly with the flash and indirectly with the reflected light from the ceiling resulting in a harsh and unevenly lit photograph. Determine the bounce angle in reference to the distance to the reflective surface, the distance from the camera to the subject, and the angle of view of the lens. · With bounce flash, using ADI metering can result in incorrect exposure. Set the flash metering-mode switch to TTL. [. . . ] · To prevent condensation from forming, place the flash in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment to a warm one. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag. · Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep your flash and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold weather. [. . . ]