Minolta 5600HS (D) appendix Mode Flash the Basics, Press the shutter-release but

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P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS

1.Select the P mode on the cam- era.

2.Press the flash ON/OFF button

to display or .

3. Press the shutter-release but- ton partway down.

• and appear with auto-

matic flash. Only appears with fill flash.

•With the Maxxum/Dynax 7, automatic flash is used with full-auto, and fill flash when the P mode is selected.

•With the Maxxum/Dynax 9 and 800si, fill flash is used when the P mode is selected (automatic flash may also be selected as a custom setting with the 800si).

•With other cameras, automatic flash is used when the P mode is selected. Fill flash may be selected in the same way as the built-in flash in the camera.

	4. Press the shutter-release but-		FLASH
	ton partway down and check

	that the subject is within the
	flash range.		MODE
	• See page 18 for details of the flash

	range.
	5. When the flash is charged,		P
	press the shutter-release but-

	ton to take the photo.
	• The flash is charged when indica-

	tors on the rear of the unit and in the
	camera viewfinder are both lit.
	When the correct exposure has been
	obtained for the photo just taken:
	•	is displayed in the data panel for
	approximately four seconds.
	• The	indicator blinks in the camera
	viewfinder.

•The photo will be under-exposed if taken before charging is complete.

•When a photo is taken immediately after charging is complete while using slide film, it may be under-exposed near the farther limit of the flash range (p. 18).

•Press the shutter-release button after checking that charging is com- plete when using the flash with the self-timer.

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Contents Applications Appendix Program Flash Maxxum FlashFor Proper and Safe USE Contents Cameras and Flash Units CamerasFlash Units Names of Parts Flash Unit Diagram Control Panel Data Panel Names of PartsInstalling Batteries Chamber Close the battery-chamber doorChecking Batteries 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 Flash Coverage Auto ZoomZoom Manual Zoom Zoom Flash CoverageBuilt-In Wide Angle Adapter 17mm zoom angle 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 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 onUse test flash to check the off-camera flash Check that both flash units are fully chargedPress 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 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 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