Minolta 5600HS (D) TEST-FLASH/MODELING Flash, Flash once at the set light level Level 1/1~1/32

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TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH

One or more test flashes may be tried before photographing. This is particularly convenient for checking shadows when the flash is sep- arated from the camera such as in wireless flash.

* Modeling flash is used to check shadows on the subject before taking pho-

2. Press the test-flash button (modeling-flash button) when charging is complete.

tos.

1.Set the test-flash mode selec- tion/hold switch to the desired mode.

•Do not release the shutter while the flash is in use.

•The strength of shadows will differ from that during actual photogra- phy.

•Shadows will be lighter when using the flash in bright areas or out- doors, or when using bounce flash, and verification will therefore be more difficult.

Flash once at the set light level (LEVEL 1/1~1/32).

•Use this test-flash mode when a flash meter is used in manual flash mode (p. 36).

•In multiple flash mode (p. 60), while pressing the test-flash but- ton, the flash fires the number of times you have set.

Flash three times at a rate of two flashes per second (guide number 5.6 at 24mm position).

• Used to verify overall shadow.

Flash 4 seconds at a rate of 40 flashes per second (guide number 1.4 at 24mm position).

•Convenient for verifying detailed shadow for macro photogra- phy.

HOLD The setting prevents mis-operation.

•Photographs may be taken, however all flash operations, except use of the test-flash button and data panel illuminator, are locked.

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Contents Program Flash Maxxum Flash Applications AppendixFor Proper and Safe USE Contents Flash Units Cameras and Flash UnitsCameras Flash Unit Diagram Control Panel Names of PartsNames of Parts Data PanelChecking Batteries Installing BatteriesChamber Close the battery-chamber door Auto Power ON/OFF and Film Attaching and RemovalTon partway down and check Mode Flash the BasicsPress the shutter-release but That the subject is within Flash rangeSet the aperture and focus the subject Mode Flash the BasicsExposure Modes Set the shutter speed, and focus the subject Exposure Modes Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the sub- jectZoom Zoom Flash CoverageAuto Zoom Built-In Wide Angle Adapter 17mm zoom angle Zoom Flash CoverageManual Zoom Pull out the adapterFlash once at the set light level Level 1/1~1/32 Hold The setting prevents mis-operationTEST-FLASH/MODELING Flash Flash may be set to the following angles Bounce FlashFlash Adjusting Bounce Angle Bounce FlashPress the data panel illuminator Data Panel IlluminatorAF Illuminator Illuminates the data panel at low-light levelsMode and Select Buttons MODE/SELECT ButtonPress the + or button to select the power level to be set Manual Flash MPanel HIGH-SPEED Sync HSSPlay HSSUsing the built-in flash p WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeTypes Of Wireless/Remote Flash Using two flash units pWireless Flash Range WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeUsing the Wireless Remote Flash Controller p Following two modes are avail- ableWIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Setting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash Only Using The Built-In FlashSet the camera to wireless flash Check that the built-in flash 5600HS D are fully chargedSetting Up The Off-Camera Flash Using Two Flash UnitsSetting Up The Controller Switch the 5600HS D onPress the select button Check that both flash units are fully chargedUse test flash to check the off-camera flash Taking PhotosUsing 5600HS D, 5400HS, 5400xi only Using Wireless Remote Flash ControllerRatio-Flash Control Using Two Or More Flash Units Refer to the Wireless Remote Flash Controller manualPress the select button Using with 3600HS D or Set up the 5600HS D with the wireless ratio off-camera flashConnecting by Cable Connecting Camera and Flash by CableEqualizing The Power Level Of All Flash Units All the flash units in a and B group can be usedPower level for the flash can be adjusted Setting Power Level LevelPower Level Press the + or button to Select the number of flashes Multiple Flash MultiPress the select button to blink Press the select button Set the shutter speed and aperture Multiple Flash MultiPress the select button to blink Level on the data panel Maximum Number Of Continuous FlashesPress the select button for Seconds Reset to Default SettingsCustom Function Press the select button toTime to auto power off Press the mode buttonWireless channel setting Time to auto power off when using wirelessUsing xi Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras Maxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxiUsing Minolta Digital Cameras Using Early AF Series Single Lens Reflex CamerasUsing APS Single Lens Reflex Cameras USE in Combination with Other ProductsAccessories AccessoriesDuring Photography TemperatureMaintenance BatteriesPerformance PerformanceMemo 9222-8841-11 P-B00X