Minolta Adjusting the Power Levels for Optimal Flash Performance

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SETTING POWER LEVEL (LEVEL)

The power level for the flash can be adjusted.

1. Press the select button to dis- play [LEVEL] on the data panel.

• The current level is displayed.

• This step may be ignored when man-

ual flash is selected.

2. Press the + or – button to select the power level to be set.

• With TTL or manual flash photogra- phy the power level may be selected from the following.

1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

• With multiple flash photography the power level may be selected from the following.

1/8, 1/16, 1/32

3. Press the select button.

•When the power level is changed, the distance displayed on the data panel changes accordingly.

•Power level settings can be set independently for TTL photography

, manual flash photography , and multiple photography

. When switching between these, the flash will remember your setting for each individual mode.

•In TTL flash photography, the power level will be adjusted with the selected level its maximum.

•In manual flash photography, if the power level is set at 1/1, then the flash will fire at full power. If set at 1/2, it will fire at half power, etc.

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Contents Program Flash Maxxum Flash Applications AppendixFor Proper and Safe USE Contents Cameras and Flash Units CamerasFlash Units Flash Unit Diagram Control Panel Names of PartsNames of Parts Data PanelInstalling Batteries Chamber Close the battery-chamber doorChecking Batteries 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 subjectExposure Modes Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the sub- jectZoom Flash Coverage Auto ZoomZoom Built-In Wide Angle Adapter 17mm zoom angle Zoom Flash CoverageManual Zoom Pull out the adapterHold The setting prevents mis-operation TEST-FLASH/MODELING FlashFlash once at the set light level Level 1/1~1/32 Bounce Flash FlashFlash may be set to the following angles 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 usedSetting Power Level Level Power LevelPower level for the flash can be adjusted Multiple Flash Multi Press the select button to blinkPress the + or button to Select the number of flashes 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