User manual SIGMA EF-610 ST NA-ITTL

[. . . ] Matrix Pattern TTL BL With Built-in CPU All Modes Center-weighted, Center Weighted / Spot Metering cannot use Spot Metering Spot Fill-Flash with F-601M Without A/M Center-weighted, Center Weighted / Spot Fill-Flash Built-in CPU Modes Spot Metering If exposure mode is "M", it P/S With Built-in CPU TTL BL will be Center Weighted / A/M Spot Fill-Flash Without Center Weighted / M Built-in CPU Spot Fill-Flash Built-in CPU lens, P TTL Programmed Ai-S, Ai, Series E, A/M TTL AF F3 Lens Except above lenses With Built-in CPU Without Built-in CPU With Built-in CPU; Without Built-in CPU A/M P/S A/M M A/M TTL TTL Programmed TTL TTL TTL TTL System 3-D Multi-Sensor BL Note ENGLISH This product is specifically developed for the Nikon series SLR cameras. Depending on the camera model, functions and operation may vary. Please read this instruction booklet carefully. To add to your enjoyment of photography, the flash has a variety of features. [. . . ] To assure proper electrical contact, clean the battery terminals before installing the batteries NiCad batteries do not have standardized contacts. If you use NiCad batteries, please confirm that the battery contacts touch the battery compartment properly. To prevent battery explosion, leakage or overheating, use four new AA batteries of the same type and brand. Do not mix the type or new and used batteries. Do not disassemble or short-circuit batteries, or expose them fire or water; they may explode. Also, do not recharge the batteries other than Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries. When the flash will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the flash, to avoid the possibility of damage from leakage. Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Keep batteries insulated when using the flash in cold weather. As with any flash, it is recommended you carry spare batteries when on a long trip, or when photographing outdoors in cold weather. 1. (However, depending on the camera, exposure setting may vary). Please refer to Camera's Instruction manual. Slide the Power Switch to the TTL Position. If the flash coverage angle indicator blinks when you turn on the power of your flash, please make sure that the flash head bounce angle is adjusted to the normal (0°) position. Press the shutter button after the flash is charged. If the Ready Lamp blinks, the flash power is not sufficient for that situation. Please retake the picture at a distance closer to the subject. If you use the AF camera with AF lens, the AF Auxiliary Light will turn on automatically as you focus on a subject in a dark area. However the AF Auxiliary Light will not light up if central focus area is not selected. Note: Effective distance is up to about 0. 7 to 9 meter (2. 3-29. 5 feet). When the flash is fully charged, the flash mark will appear in the finder. If the shutter is released before the flash is fully charged, the camera will take the picture at a slow shutter speed, with no flash. [. . . ] The coverage angle setting of the flash will be set to 17mm automatically. The flash coverage angle indicator will show that the wide panel is in use by blinking the both end values (24mm and 105mm) slowly (1sec each time). If the built-in wide panel comes off accidentally, adjustment mechanism of flash coverage angle will not function. In this case please contact the store where you ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE FLASH TO AND FROM THE CAMERA Be sure turn off the Power Switch. [. . . ]