User manual SAMSUNG SEF-36PZF

[. . . ] This manual will guide you through using the flash. Please read this manual carefully before using the flash. The SEF-36PZF also allows wireless P-TTL photography and high-speed sync. It is clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in dark locations with built-in AF-assist spot beam. 2 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully designed this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on page 4-6. WARNING CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the user. [. . . ] The exposure compensation amount can be set from +1. 0 to -3. 0 stops in 0. 5-stop increments. (p. 39) 30 High-speed Sync Guide Number [For ISO 100] Zoom Position 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm*1 Shutter speed 250 16. 0 14. 7 13. 4 11. 1 9. 8 9. 4 6. 2 500 12. 7 11. 6 10. 6 8. 8 7. 7 7. 4 4. 9 1000 9. 5 8. 7 7. 9 6. 6 5. 8 5. 5 3. 7 2000 6. 9 6. 4 5. 8 4. 8 4. 2 4. 1 2. 7 4000 5. 1 4. 7 4. 2 3. 5 3. 1 3. 0 2. 0 6000 4. 3 3. 9 3. 6 3 2. 6 2. 5 1. 7 * 1 : With the wide - angle panel attached. Double the guide numbers for ISO 100 when using ISO 400. (ISO 50 = X0. 7, 1SO 1600 = X4) [Example] Lens zoom position = 85mm, shutter speed = 250 Guide Number for ISO 400 would be 16 x 2 = 32 High-speed Sync Guide Number [For ISO 200] Zoom Position 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm*1 Shutter speed 250 22. 6 20. 8 19. 0 15. 7 13. 9 13. 3 8. 8 500 18. 0 16. 4 15. 0 12. 4 10. 9 10. 5 6. 9 1000 13. 4 12. 3 11. 2 9. 3 8. 2 7. 8 5. 2 2000 9. 8 9. 1 8. 2 6. 8 5. 9 5. 8 3. 8 4000 7. 2 6. 6 5. 9 4. 9 4. 4 4. 2 2. 8 6000 6. 1 5. 5 5. 1 4. 2 3. 7 3. 5 2. 4 * 1 : With the wide - angle panel attached. 31 CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH When 2 SEF-36PZF flash units are used in combination with the camera's built-in flash, twin flash photography is possible with the output ratio of the light intensity controlled. · An SEF-36PZF flash unit is attached on the camera, the other is in wireless mode (SLAVE 1). Refer to p. 34. Procedure 1 2 3 4 Turn on the power switch. Set the sync mode switch to the contrast control position[ ]. (p. 42) Adjust the zoom position according to the lens in use. · If the SEF-36PZF is much closer to the subject than the camera's built-in flash, use the [M. Zoom] mode to set the zoom position to a shorter lens focal length. Otherwise, the flash coverage may be insufficient causing a dark periphery in the picture. 5 Confirm the Ready lamp lights up and then discharge the flash. 32 With a single flash With contrast-control-sync flash 33 WIRELESS MODE It is possible without a cord connection between the camera and the flash unit when the SEF-36PZF is used in combination with the GX cameras. · When the built-in flash of the camera and SEF36PZF are used together, set the wireless mode of the flash as SLAVE 2. Refer to p. 42 for more information about Setting the SLAVE mode. · This mode can be used in the Auto flash and Manual flash. · Set the F No. , ISO speed and Zoom position to match the camera settings. (p. 18, 39) · This mode can be used with all cameras. · If the built-in flash of the camera doesn't fire, the slave flash doesn't fire. · When using a flash unit separated from the camera, use of the Off-camera shoe adapter F or the Off-camera shoe clip CL-10 is recommended. · Keep the distance from the built-in flash and the SEF-36PZF to the subject within 4 meters. Using with the camera's built-in flash. 34 Procedure 1 2 3 4 Set the flash WIRELESS. unit's power switch to Set the WIRELESS mode switch to [S]. [SLAVE] icon will display on the right upper side of the LCD panel. (p. 42) Select the flash mode by pressing the Mode button. (Auto and Manual mode can be selected) · When you select the Manual mode, set the manual flash output 1/4 or lower. If the preflash output is too high, the main flash may not fire. 35 5 6 7 8 Place the flash unit at the desired location. Turn on the camera and ready the built-in flash. Check that both the SEF-36PZF and built-in flash are ready, then take the picture. [. . . ] To prove 51 the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. This warranty policy does not affect customer's statutory rights. [. . . ]