Mode Flash the Basics | Minolta 5600HS (D) guide

P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS

1.Select the P mode on the cam- era.

2.Press the flash ON/OFF button

to display or .

3. Press the shutter-release but- ton partway down.

• and appear with auto-

matic flash. Only appears with fill flash.

•With the Maxxum/Dynax 7, automatic flash is used with full-auto, and fill flash when the P mode is selected.

•With the Maxxum/Dynax 9 and 800si, fill flash is used when the P mode is selected (automatic flash may also be selected as a custom setting with the 800si).

•With other cameras, automatic flash is used when the P mode is selected. Fill flash may be selected in the same way as the built-in flash in the camera.

	4. Press the shutter-release but-		FLASH
	ton partway down and check

	that the subject is within the
	flash range.		MODE
	• See page 18 for details of the flash

	range.
	5. When the flash is charged,		P
	press the shutter-release but-

	ton to take the photo.
	• The flash is charged when indica-

	tors on the rear of the unit and in the
	camera viewfinder are both lit.
	When the correct exposure has been
	obtained for the photo just taken:
	•	is displayed in the data panel for
	approximately four seconds.
	• The	indicator blinks in the camera
	viewfinder.

•The photo will be under-exposed if taken before charging is complete.

•When a photo is taken immediately after charging is complete while using slide film, it may be under-exposed near the farther limit of the flash range (p. 18).

•Press the shutter-release button after checking that charging is com- plete when using the flash with the self-timer.

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Minolta 5600HS (D) appendix Mode Flash the Basics, Press the shutter-release but, Ton partway down and check

Contents

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