Minolta 5600HS (D) Multiple Flash Multi, Press the select button to blink Level on the data panel

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MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI)

7. Press the select button to blink [LEVEL] on the data panel.

• The current power level is displayed.

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

• The power level may be selected from the following.

1/8, 1/16, 1/32

9. Press the select button.

10. Set the shutter speed and aperture.

•The shutter speed is calculated as follows to suit the selected flash

frequency and number of flashes.

Number of flashes (TIME) ÷ Flash frequency (Hz) ≤ Shutter speed For example, when ten flashes and 5Hz are selected, 10 ÷ 5 = 2 requires a shutter speed of longer than two seconds.

11. When the flash is fully charged, press the shutter- release button to take the photo.

•The distance at which the proper exposure is obtained with a single flash is displayed on the data panel.

•To prevent shaking, the use of a tripod is recommended during multi- ple flash photography.

•Test flash will fire at the selected frequency/number/level while the test-flash button is being pressed if the selection switch is at or HOLD.

•The use of custom settings allows the camera to be set up for manual flash photography without selecting the M mode (p. 66).

Maximum Number Of Continuous Flashes

The maximum number of continuous flashes during multiple flash photography is limited by the charge in the battery. Use the follow- ing values as a guide.

With alkaline batteries

Power

 

 

 

 

 

Flash frequency (Hz)

 

 

 

 

level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100

50

40

30

20

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

 

1/8

3

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

5

6

6

7

7

7

10

1/16

5

6

7

8

8

9

9

10

10

10

10

10

15

20

40

1/32

10

10

10

15

15

20

20

20

25

30

40

40* 40* 40* 40*

With nickel-metal hydride batteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

Flash frequency (Hz)

 

 

 

 

level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100

50

40

30

20

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

 

1/8

3

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

5

6

6

7

7

10

20

1/16

5

6

7

8

8

9

9

10

10

10

10

15

20

40

40*

1/32

10

15

15

15

15

20

25

25

30

40

40* 40* 40* 40* 40*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*40 signifies more than 40.

 

•The maximum number of flashes varies with the type of battery and its condition. If the external battery pack EP-2 is used, the maximum number of flashes increases beyond the values given above.

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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 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- jectZoom Zoom Flash CoverageAuto Zoom Zoom Flash Coverage Manual ZoomBuilt-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 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 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 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
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