Wireless/Remote Flash Mode Guide for Minolta 5600HS Flash Units

WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE

Notes On Wireless Flash

•The MS-2 mini-stand is useful when the flash unit is off the camera. The mini-stand has a tripod configuration with a threaded hole to attach the flash unit.

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•Pre-flash fires when wireless/remote flash mode is selected. A flash meter and color meter cannot be used.

•Test flash for the wireless/remote flash is in the currently selected test

flash mode. Three flashes occur with and flashes continue for four

seconds with . One flash occurs at the HOLD position.

•Shutter speed is 1/60 or 1/45 of a second or less (this differs between cameras). Use with high-speed sync is possible only with the Maxxum/Dynax 7 in normal wireless mode (not ratio).

•The zoom position for the 5600HS (D) is automatically set to 24mm. Zoom position other than 24mm is not recommended.

•In wireless/remote flash mode, ADI metering and pre-flash metering will be canceled and TTL flash metering will be used automatically.

•When slow sync is used with wireless flash, press the AE lock button to generate a test flash and take the photo while holding down the AE lock button.

•Multiple flash cannot be used.

•When another wireless flash is being used nearby, the channel can be changed using custom settings, to prevent interference (p. 65).

•Make sure that RATIO is not displayed on the data panel of the off- camera flash except using with the Wireless Remote Flash Controller. If ratio is selected with the off-camera flash, proper exposure will not be obtained.

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Minolta 5600HS (D) appendix WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode

Contents

Applications Appendix Program Flash Maxxum Flash For Proper and Safe USE Contents Flash Units Cameras and Flash UnitsCameras Names of Parts Flash Unit Diagram Control Panel Data Panel Names of Parts Checking Batteries Installing BatteriesChamber Close the battery-chamber door Attaching and Removal Auto Power ON/OFF and Film That the subject is within Flash range Mode Flash the BasicsPress the shutter-release but Ton partway down and check Set the shutter speed, and focus the subject Mode Flash the BasicsExposure Modes Set the aperture and focus the subject Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the sub- ject Exposure Modes Zoom Zoom Flash CoverageAuto Zoom Pull out the adapter Zoom Flash CoverageManual Zoom Built-In Wide Angle Adapter 17mm zoom angle Flash 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 Bounce Flash Adjusting Bounce Angle Illuminates the data panel at low-light levels Data Panel IlluminatorAF Illuminator Press the data panel illuminator MODE/SELECT Button Mode and Select Buttons Manual Flash M Press the + or button to select the power level to be set HSS HIGH-SPEED Sync HSSPlay Panel Using two flash units p WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeTypes Of Wireless/Remote Flash Using the built-in flash p Following two modes are avail- able WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash ModeUsing the Wireless Remote Flash Controller p Wireless Flash Range WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Check that the built-in flash 5600HS D are fully charged Using The Built-In FlashSet the camera to wireless flash Setting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash Only Switch the 5600HS D on Using Two Flash UnitsSetting Up The Controller Setting Up The Off-Camera Flash Taking Photos Check that both flash units are fully chargedUse test flash to check the off-camera flash Press the select button Refer to the Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual Using Wireless Remote Flash ControllerRatio-Flash Control Using Two Or More Flash Units Using 5600HS D, 5400HS, 5400xi only Set up the 5600HS D with the wireless ratio off-camera flash Press the select button Using with 3600HS D or All the flash units in a and B group can be used Connecting Camera and Flash by CableEqualizing The Power Level Of All Flash Units Connecting by Cable Power 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 Maximum Number Of Continuous Flashes Multiple Flash MultiPress the select button to blink Level on the data panel Press the select button Set the shutter speed and aperture Press the select button to Reset to Default SettingsCustom Function Press the select button for Seconds Time to auto power off when using wireless Press the mode buttonWireless channel setting Time to auto power off Maxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi Using xi Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras USE in Combination with Other Products Using Early AF Series Single Lens Reflex CamerasUsing APS Single Lens Reflex Cameras Using Minolta Digital Cameras Accessories Accessories Batteries TemperatureMaintenance During Photography Performance Performance Memo 9222-8841-11 P-B00X