Minolta 5600HS (D) appendix Connecting Camera and Flash by Cable, Connecting by Cable

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CONNECTING CAMERA AND FLASH BY CABLE

Equalizing The Power Level Of All Flash Units

All the flash units in A and B group can be used.

1.Connect the flash units with off-camera cables.

2.Switch all flash units on.

3.Take the photo.

Flash-Ratio Control (varying the intensity of individual flash)

When using two or more flash units, it is possible to provide a flash intensity of 1 and 2 (or 2 and 1) respectively.

• Ratio control is not possible with B group flash units only (p. 55).

•Ratio control cannot be used with 300si, as proper exposure may not be obtained.

Set up the A group flash with ratio control. The following applies when the 5600HS (D) is used. See each flash manual for other flashes.

+ button

– button

Select button

Mode button

1.Connect the flash units with off-cam- era cables.

2.Switch all flash units on.

3.Press the mode button on the

5600HS (D) to display on the data panel.

4.Press the select button repeatedly to blink [RATIO].

5.Press the + or – button to select

or .

•If is selected, it provides 1/3 of the

whole light intensity. If , it proveds 2/3 of the whole intensity.

•Other flashes will provide the rest of the light intensity automatically.

6.Press the select button repeatedly until blinking stops.

7.Take the photo.

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Contents Applications Appendix Program Flash Maxxum FlashFor Proper and Safe USE Contents Flash Units Cameras and Flash UnitsCameras Names of Parts Flash Unit Diagram Control PanelData Panel Names of PartsChecking Batteries Installing BatteriesChamber Close the battery-chamber door Attaching and Removal Auto Power ON/OFF and FilmPress the shutter-release but Mode Flash the BasicsTon partway down and check That the subject is within Flash rangeExposure Modes Mode Flash the BasicsSet the aperture and focus the subject Set the shutter speed, and focus the subjectSet the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the sub- ject Exposure ModesZoom Zoom Flash CoverageAuto Zoom Manual Zoom Zoom Flash CoverageBuilt-In Wide Angle Adapter 17mm zoom angle 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 Bounce Flash Adjusting Bounce AngleAF Illuminator Data Panel IlluminatorPress the data panel illuminator Illuminates the data panel at low-light levelsMODE/SELECT Button Mode and Select ButtonsManual Flash M Press the + or button to select the power level to be setPlay HIGH-SPEED Sync HSSPanel HSSTypes Of Wireless/Remote Flash WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeUsing the built-in flash p Using two flash units pUsing the Wireless Remote Flash Controller p WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeWireless Flash Range Following two modes are avail- ableWIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Set the camera to wireless flash Using The Built-In FlashSetting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash Only Check that the built-in flash 5600HS D are fully chargedSetting Up The Controller Using Two Flash UnitsSetting Up The Off-Camera Flash Switch the 5600HS D on Use test flash to check the off-camera flash Check that both flash units are fully charged Press the select button Taking PhotosRatio-Flash Control Using Two Or More Flash Units Using Wireless Remote Flash ControllerUsing 5600HS D, 5400HS, 5400xi only Refer to the Wireless Remote Flash Controller manualSet up the 5600HS D with the wireless ratio off-camera flash Press the select button Using with 3600HS D orEqualizing The Power Level Of All Flash Units Connecting Camera and Flash by CableConnecting by Cable 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 to blink Level on the data panel Multiple Flash MultiPress the select button Set the shutter speed and aperture Maximum Number Of Continuous FlashesCustom Function Reset to Default SettingsPress the select button for Seconds Press the select button toWireless channel setting Press the mode buttonTime to auto power off Time to auto power off when using wirelessMaxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi Using xi Series Single Lens Reflex CamerasUsing APS Single Lens Reflex Cameras Using Early AF Series Single Lens Reflex CamerasUsing Minolta Digital Cameras USE in Combination with Other ProductsAccessories AccessoriesMaintenance TemperatureDuring Photography BatteriesPerformance PerformanceMemo 9222-8841-11 P-B00X