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FLASH

ADVANCED OPERATION

Taking Pictures in Wireless / Remote Flash Mode

The accessory flash is controlled by a light signal from the built-in flash. Although the built-in flash fires, it does not add to the exposure, but simply controls the accessory flash. The position of the camera and flash is critical to control the lighting of the subject.

1.Position your camera and flash unit around the subject. See the description below for subject distances.

•Photograph in dark locations.

•Refer to the flash unit’s manual for specific information.

•The shutter speed will be set to 1/45 second or slower automatically. The use of a tripod is recommended.

•Ratio-flash control is not available.

Camera-Subject

Distance

Flash-Subject

Distance

The remote/ wireless flash may not detect the control signals if it is placed behind the subject.

Place the camera and flash unit within a 5 m radius of the subject

• The chart is based on the use of the 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II AF lens.

 

Camera - Subject Distance

3600HS(D) - Subject Distance

 

 

 

 

 

Film speed

Wide Angle

Telephoto

Wide angle

Telephoto

 

 

 

 

 

ISO 100

1.0 ~ 5.0m

1.0 ~ 5.0m

1.0 ~ 3.5m

1.0 ~ 2.5m

(3.3 ~16.4ft.)

(3.3 ~ 16.4ft.)

(3.3 ~11.5ft)

(3.3 ~ 8.2ft)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ISO 400

2.0 ~ 5.0m

2.0 ~ 5.0m

2.0 ~ 5.0m

2.0 ~ 5.0m

(6.6 ~16.4ft.)

(6.6 ~16.4ft.)

(6.6 ~16.4ft.)

(6.6 ~16.4ft.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

When using the 5600HS(D) flash, the flash to subject distance is 1.0 ~ 5.0 m (3.3 ~ 16.4 ft) at all focal lengths with ISO 100 film, and 2.0 ~ 5.0 m (6.6 ~ 16.4 ft) with ISO 400 film.

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