Minolta 5600HS (D) appendix Bounce Flash, Adjusting Bounce Angle

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BOUNCE FLASH

Adjusting Bounce Angle

An unsightly photo results when both direct light and bounced light from the flash are used simultaneously.

Determine the bounce angle in reference to the distance to the reflective surface, the distance from the camera to the subject, and the focal length of the lens etc.

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CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY (DOWNWARD BOUNCE)

Tilt the flash slightly downwards when photographing objects between 0.7m and 1.5m from the camera to ensure accurate illumination.

Rotate the flash downwards while pressing the bounce lock-release button.

	FLASH
• The downward bounce indicator	BOUNCE
• The downward bounce indicator

appears on the data panel.

• The rotation angle is 10°.

When flash is bounced upwards

Determine the angle in relation to the table at right.

Focal length of lens	Bounce angle

70mm minimum	45°

28~70mm	60°

28mm maximum	75°, 90°

•When photographing at a distance closer than 0.7m, the flash will not be able to completely cover the subject and the bottom of the picture will be darker. Use an off-camera or macro flash.

Bouncing to Left and Right

Rotating the flash by 90° to bounce light sideways is recommended. If an angle of less than 90° is used, care should be taken to ensure that direct light from the flash does not illuminate the subject.

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Contents Program Flash Maxxum Flash Applications AppendixFor Proper and Safe USE Contents Cameras Cameras and Flash UnitsFlash Units Flash Unit Diagram Control Panel Names of PartsNames of Parts Data PanelChamber Close the battery-chamber door Installing BatteriesChecking Batteries Auto Power ON/OFF and Film Attaching and RemovalMode Flash the Basics Press the shutter-release butTon partway down and check That the subject is within Flash rangeMode Flash the Basics Exposure ModesSet the aperture and focus the subject Set the shutter speed, and focus the subjectExposure Modes Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the sub- jectAuto Zoom Zoom Flash CoverageZoom Zoom Flash Coverage Manual Zoom Built-In Wide Angle Adapter 17mm zoom angle Pull out the adapterTEST-FLASH/MODELING Flash Hold The setting prevents mis-operationFlash once at the set light level Level 1/1~1/32 Flash Bounce FlashFlash may be set to the following angles Adjusting Bounce Angle Bounce FlashData Panel Illuminator AF IlluminatorPress the data panel 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 MHIGH-SPEED Sync HSS PlayPanel HSSWIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Types Of Wireless/Remote FlashUsing the built-in flash p Using two flash units pWIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Using the Wireless Remote Flash Controller pWireless Flash Range Following two modes are avail- ableWIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Using The Built-In Flash Set the camera to wireless flashSetting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash Only Check that the built-in flash 5600HS D are fully chargedUsing Two Flash Units Setting Up The ControllerSetting Up The Off-Camera Flash Switch the 5600HS D onCheck that both flash units are fully charged Use test flash to check the off-camera flashPress the select button Taking PhotosUsing Wireless Remote Flash Controller Ratio-Flash Control Using Two Or More Flash UnitsUsing 5600HS D, 5400HS, 5400xi only 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 Camera and Flash by Cable Equalizing The Power Level Of All Flash UnitsConnecting by Cable All the flash units in a and B group can be usedPower Level Setting Power Level LevelPower level for the flash can be adjusted Press the select button to blink Multiple Flash MultiPress the + or button to Select the number of flashes Multiple Flash Multi Press the select button to blink Level on the data panelPress the select button Set the shutter speed and aperture Maximum Number Of Continuous FlashesReset to Default Settings Custom FunctionPress the select button for Seconds Press the select button toPress the mode button Wireless channel settingTime to auto power off Time to auto power off when using wirelessUsing xi Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras Maxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxiUsing Early AF Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras Using APS Single Lens Reflex CamerasUsing Minolta Digital Cameras USE in Combination with Other ProductsAccessories AccessoriesTemperature MaintenanceDuring Photography BatteriesPerformance PerformanceMemo 9222-8841-11 P-B00X