Minolta 5600HS (D) appendix

PROGRAM FLASH

MAXXUM FLASH

5600HS (D)

BASIC OPERATIONAPPLICATIONSAPPENDIX

EINSTRUCTION MANUAL

Contents

Main FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE WARNING CAUTION CONTENTS CAMERAS AND FLASH UNITS Cameras Flash Units NAMES OF PARTS Flash Unit Diagram Control Panel NAMES OF PARTS Data Panel BASIC OPERATION The section explains preparations for use of the flash, and the basic details of taking photos. Automatic flash generates a flash only as necessary. Fill flash generates a flash with each photo. INSTALLING BATTERIES Checking Batteries BATTERIES ATTACHING AND REMOVAL AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM Attaching To The Camera PREPARATION Push the mounting foot firmly onto the camera until it stops. Removing From The Camera P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS P MODE FLASH Flash Range P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS EXPOSURE MODES A Mode Flash S Mode Flash M Mode Flash APPLICATIONS The section explains the various methods available to make full use of the flash unit. ZOOM FLASH ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE Auto Zoom Page TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH 1. Set the test-flash mode selec- tion/hold switch to the desired mode. TEST / MODELING 2. Press the test-flash button (modeling-flash button) when charging is complete. BOUNCE FLASH Adjusting Bounce Angle CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY (DOWNWARD BOUNCE) Rotate the flash downwards while pressing the bounce lock-release button. 32 33 Press the data panel illuminator. ILLUMINATORS DATAPANEL ILLUMINATOR AF ILLUMINATOR MODE AND SELECT BUTTONS ON MODE/SELECT BUTTON 1/32 10 MANUAL FLASH (M) MANUAL FLASH 2. Press the mode button to dis- play on the data panel. 1. Select the M mode on the cam- era. 3. Press the + or button to select the power level to be set. HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS) HIGH-SPEED SYNC WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE Types Of Wireless/Remote Flash [1] Using the built-in flash (p. 46) [2] Using two flash units (p. 47) [3] Using the Wireless Remote Flash Controller (p. 52). Wireless Flash Range Notes On Wireless Flash [1]-2 Ratio-Flash Control Using The Built-In Flash [1]-1 Using The Built-In Flash [1]-3 Setting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash Only [2]-1 Using Two Flash Units [2]-2 Ratio-Flash Control Using Two Flash Units [3]-2 Ratio-Flash Control Using Two Or More Flash Units [3]-1 Using Wireless Remote Flash Controller 3. Press the + or button to select for one flash, and for another. 4. Press the select button. Using with 3600HS (D) or 3500xi Taking Photos CONNECTING CAMERA AND FLASH BY CABLE Flash Units CONNECTING BY CABLE CONNECTING CAMERAAND FLASH BY CABLE Flash-Ratio Control (varying the intensity of individual flash) CONNECTING BY CABLE Equalizing The Power Level Of All Flash Units SETTING POWER LEVEL (LEVEL) POWER LEVEL MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI) MULTIPLE FLASH Maximum Number Of Continuous Flashes With nickel-metal hydride batteries Flash frequency (Hz) MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI) 7. Press the select button to blink [LEVEL] on the data panel. 8. Press the + or button to select the power level to be set. 9. Press the select button. 10.Set the shutter speed and aperture. 11.When the flash is fully charged, press the shutter- release button to take the photo. CUSTOM FUNCTIONRESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS 1. Press the select button for 3 seconds. 3. Press the mode button. 1. Wireless channel setting 2. Flash range units (m/ft) 4. Time to auto power off when using wireless 3. Time to auto power off APPENDIX Using Minolta Digital Cameras (Dimge RD3000, Digital camera RD-175) USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS Using Early AF Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras COMBINATION (Maxxum/Minolta 9000, 7000, 5000) Using APS Single Lens Reflex Cameras ACCESSORIES Off-Camera Accessories ACCESSORIES External Battery Pack EP-2 Set Temperature CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING During Photography CAUTIONS Batteries PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE Page Printed in Japan 9222-8841-11 P-B00X 2000 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and universal Copyright Convention