Minolta 5600HS (D) TEST-FLASH/MODELING Flash, Flash once at the set light level Level 1/1~1/32

TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH

One or more test flashes may be tried before photographing. This is particularly convenient for checking shadows when the flash is sep- arated from the camera such as in wireless flash.

* Modeling flash is used to check shadows on the subject before taking pho-

2. Press the test-flash button (modeling-flash button) when charging is complete.

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1.Set the test-flash mode selec- tion/hold switch to the desired mode.

•Do not release the shutter while the flash is in use.

•The strength of shadows will differ from that during actual photogra- phy.

•Shadows will be lighter when using the flash in bright areas or out- doors, or when using bounce flash, and verification will therefore be more difficult.

Flash once at the set light level (LEVEL 1/1~1/32).

•Use this test-flash mode when a flash meter is used in manual flash mode (p. 36).

•In multiple flash mode (p. 60), while pressing the test-flash but- ton, the flash fires the number of times you have set.

Flash three times at a rate of two flashes per second (guide number 5.6 at 24mm position).

• Used to verify overall shadow.

Flash 4 seconds at a rate of 40 flashes per second (guide number 1.4 at 24mm position).

•Convenient for verifying detailed shadow for macro photogra- phy.

HOLD The setting prevents mis-operation.

•Photographs may be taken, however all flash operations, except use of the test-flash button and data panel illuminator, are locked.

TEST / MODELING

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