Cameras and Flash Units | Minolta 5600HS (D) guide

CAMERAS AND FLASH UNITS

Cameras

This manual covers the PROGRAM/MAXXUM FLASH 5600HS (D) as attached to one of the following cameras.

Maxxum

9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 400si, 300si, XTsi, HTsi, STsi, QTsi Dynax

9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 505si, 505siSuper, 500si, 500siSuper, 404si, 303si, 300si

When attaching to another Maxxum series camera, a Dynax series camera, a Vectis series camera, or a Dimâge series digital camera, read the main section of this manual while referring to ‘Use in Combination with Other Products’ on page 69.

Flash Units

For convenience, classify the following as D flash units when using multiple flash units for wireless flash photography, etc.

MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D)

MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 3600HS (D)

This flash unit is designed and manufactured solely for use with the Minolta Maxxum/Dynax series cameras. It cannot be attached to other Minolta cameras. Performance when used with cameras from other manufacturers cannot be guaranteed. Minolta takes no responsibility for accidents or malfunctions due to use with such cameras.

The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before August 2000. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service Facility to obtain information for products released after this date.

This mark below the flashtube certifies that this prod- uct meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for conformité Européenne (European conformity).

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Minolta 5600HS (D) appendix Cameras and Flash Units

Contents

Program Flash Maxxum Flash Applications Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Contents Cameras Cameras and Flash UnitsFlash Units Flash Unit Diagram Control Panel Names of Parts Names of Parts Data Panel Chamber Close the battery-chamber door Installing BatteriesChecking Batteries Auto Power ON/OFF and Film Attaching and Removal Mode Flash the Basics Press the shutter-release butTon partway down and check That the subject is within Flash range Mode Flash the Basics Exposure ModesSet the aperture and focus the subject Set the shutter speed, and focus the subject Exposure Modes Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the sub- ject Auto Zoom Zoom Flash CoverageZoom Zoom Flash Coverage Manual ZoomBuilt-In Wide Angle Adapter 17mm zoom angle Pull out the adapter TEST-FLASH/MODELING Flash Hold The setting prevents mis-operationFlash once at the set light level Level 1/1~1/32 Flash Bounce FlashFlash may be set to the following angles Adjusting Bounce Angle Bounce Flash Data Panel Illuminator AF IlluminatorPress the data panel illuminator Illuminates the data panel at low-light levels Mode and Select Buttons MODE/SELECT Button Press the + or button to select the power level to be set Manual Flash M HIGH-SPEED Sync HSS PlayPanel HSS WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Types Of Wireless/Remote FlashUsing the built-in flash p Using two flash units p WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Using the Wireless Remote Flash Controller pWireless Flash Range Following two modes are avail- able WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode Using The Built-In Flash Set the camera to wireless flashSetting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash Only Check that the built-in flash 5600HS D are fully charged Using Two Flash Units Setting Up The ControllerSetting Up The Off-Camera Flash Switch the 5600HS D on Check that both flash units are fully charged Use test flash to check the off-camera flashPress the select button Taking Photos Using Wireless Remote Flash Controller Ratio-Flash Control Using Two Or More Flash UnitsUsing 5600HS D, 5400HS, 5400xi only Refer to the Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual Press the select button Using with 3600HS D or Set up the 5600HS D with the wireless ratio off-camera flash Connecting Camera and Flash by Cable Equalizing The Power Level Of All Flash UnitsConnecting by Cable All the flash units in a and B group can be used Power Level Setting Power Level LevelPower level for the flash can be adjusted Press the select button to blink Multiple Flash MultiPress the + or button to Select the number of flashes Multiple Flash Multi Press the select button to blink Level on the data panelPress the select button Set the shutter speed and aperture Maximum Number Of Continuous Flashes Reset to Default Settings Custom FunctionPress the select button for Seconds Press the select button to Press the mode button Wireless channel settingTime to auto power off Time to auto power off when using wireless Using xi Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras Maxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi Using Early AF Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras Using APS Single Lens Reflex CamerasUsing Minolta Digital Cameras USE in Combination with Other Products Accessories Accessories Temperature MaintenanceDuring Photography Batteries Performance Performance Memo 9222-8841-11 P-B00X