Minolta 5600HS (D) appendix Press the select button Using with 3600HS D or

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WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE

2. Press the select button to blink [RATIO].

3. Press the + or – button to select

for one flash, and for another.

• The flash set to provides 1/3 of the

whole light intensity. flash provides 2/3 of the whole intensity.

Do not set both flashes to the same ratio. Proper exposure may not be obtained.

4. Press the select button.

Using with 3600HS (D) or 3500xi

Set up the 5600HS (D) with the wireless ratio off-camera flash in the

same way as described in 1~4 on page 53~54, and select . Set up the 3600HS (D) or 3500xi with the wireless off-camera flash. (See flash or Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual for details.)

Ratio is set to automatically, and provides 2/3 of the whole light intensity.

Taking Photos

Refer to the Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual.

• Set shutter speed to 1/30 of a second or less (low shutter speed).

CONNECTING CAMERA AND FLASH BY CABLE

The use of the optional off-camera cables allows photography with the flash units separated from the camera. Up to four flash units can be connect- ed. The ability to take photographs without the need to consider position- ing of the flash units provides for con- siderable freedom to create a variety of shadow effects on the subject.

 

• Flash units with accessory terminals

CABLE

 

can be connected directly. When con-

 

 

 

necting the 5600HS (D), remove the

 

 

terminal cap and plug the cable into

 

 

the accessory terminal.

BY

 

 

Flash Units

 

CONNECTING

 

 

Use the following flash units for off-camera flash photography by cable.

A group: 5600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi, 5200i

B group: 3600HS (D), 3500xi, 2000xi, 3200i, 2000i

In this mode, ADI metering and pre-flash metering will be canceled and TTL flash metering will be used automatically.

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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 ZoomBuilt-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 charged Using Two Flash Units Setting Up The Controller Setting 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