User manual SIGMA EM-140 DG SA-STTL

[. . . ] The advanced features of this flashgun allow you to enjoy AF Macro photography. Depending on the camera model, functions and operation may vary. To make the most of all these features, and to get the maximum performance and enjoyment from your flash, please read this instruction booklet, together with your camera's instruction manual, before using the flash, and keep it handy for future reference. In order to avoid causing any damage or injury, please read this instruction manual very carefully, paying attention to the cautionary signs below, before using the flash. [. . . ] If the camera's built-in flash is set in up position, please close it before you attach the flash unit. While pressing the left and right release tabs on both sides of the holder, place the flash unit over the adapter, then release both tabs. you can adjust the position by rotating the flash unit. Press the release tab when you detach the unit from the lens. When you press the LIGHT button, the LCD panel will illuminate for about 8 seconds. The illumination stays on longer than 8sec, if you press the LIGHT button once again. In a dark place, it will be easy to focus by using the auxiliary light. This fuction is very convenient when composing pictures where auto focus does not operate well or where focus adjusment in manual is difficult. Turn on the power switch of the flash, the TTL mark will appear on the LCD panel and flash will start charging. (If TTL mark does not appear, depress the MODE button several times to select the TTL mode). Check that the subject is located within the effective distance range, indicated on the LCD panel. When the flash is fully charged, the ready light in the viewfinder, and appears on the flash unit. If this indication does not appear, the flash illumination is not enough for that situation. Please re-take the picture, at a closer distance. if the SA-300 , SA-300N and SA-5 cameras , are set to " " fully automatic mode , Flash will automatically switch to TTL mode only. For other camera exposure modes, the flash will be set to the last chosen mode each time. 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 flash will not fire, and the camera will take the picture at a slow shutter speed. It is possible to give the three dimensional effect to your pictures by adjusting the flash ratio of left or right flash tube or by firing only one side of the flash. Pressing + button will increase the left flashtube and pressing ­ button will increase the power amount of the right flashtube. press the + or - button to trigger only one side. (flash ratio will not be displayed and only firing side will blink) 5. [. . . ] The ordinary flash light will fire when the first shutter curtain is fully opened, thus the subject will be exposed from the time flash is fired to the time the shutter is closed (This is called First Curtain Synchronization). When you use second curtain synchronization, the flash will fire just before the second curtain begins to closes, and the subject will be exposed by ambient light from the time the shutter opens until the flash fires. The furrow of the subject will therefore be exposed behind the subject, creating a more natural effect. SD9 and SD10 can be used in M mode only) 3. [. . . ]