User manual PANASONIC DMW-FL500E

[. . . ] Before use, please read these instructions completely. 12 Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera with Communication Functions . 18 Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera without Communication Functions . This flash is designed to be used with digital cameras made by Panasonic. [. . . ] The following kinds of photos can be taken using high shutter speeds. Check that the distance to the subject is within the flash working range. If the subject is outside the range, adjust the aperture of the lens or change the distance to the subject. The flash working range changes depending on the type and settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture and focal length) of the digital camera used. Portrait photos taken outdoors with an open aperture and with the background defocused Push the shutter button all the way down, and take the photo. (P13) The optimum camera to subject distance and guide number (GN) matching the digital camera settings are shown on the display panel. Turn the [GN/ISO] dial and set the guide number (GN) so that the camera to subject distance is set to the distance to the subject. The [F] dial can also be used for this setting. If the optimum camera to subject distance is closer than 0. In this case, the user is warned by the flashing of the number on the display. The optimum camera to subject distance changes depending on the digital camera settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture, focal length and shutter speed). Push the shutter button all the way down, and take the photo. The actual flash intensity may vary when the flash intensity adjustment value has been set on both the digital camera and the unit. If [TTL AUTO], [AUTO] or [FP TTL AUTO] is selected, the unit fires at the adjustment value obtained by adding together the adjustment values set on the digital camera and the unit. A: Flash intensity adjustment value The flash intensity adjustment value is always displayed except when it is [0]. If the flash intensity adjustment value is [0], the flash working range is not displayed. If [MANUAL] or [FP MANUAL] is selected, the unit fires at the adjustment value set on the unit only. Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera without Communication Functions how to select the flash mode For details on each flash mode, turn to P21 to 23 . Item [AUTO] Details of settings The unit senses the light by its flash sensor in accordance with the aperture of the lens, and it adjusts the flash intensity. (P21) The unit fires at the guide number (GN)¢ which has been set. ¢ The guide number (GN) is a value which indicates the light quantity of a flash unit. The higher the value, the greater the quantity of light emitted by the unit. [. . . ] Under no circumstances should the unit be stored in any of the following locations since doing so may cause trouble in operation or malfunctioning. In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer In locations with high temperatures and humidity levels or where the changes in temperature and humidity are acute In locations with high concentrations of sand, dust or dirt Where there is fire Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers Where water may make the unit wet Where there is vibration Inside a vehicle Multiple-light shots cannot be taken by using the flash in combination with other flash units. Do not drop the unit, knock it into other objects or subject it to any other kind of strong impact or shock. When the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period, mold and other problems may cause failure of the unit. [. . . ]