Nikon PZ40X instruction manual Table of contents

Welcome to the worldwide family of Sunpak Owners. Your Sunpak PZ40X is specially designed for NIKON AF-SLRs as well as some Nikon type digital cameras. The PZ40X can also work with cameras having a non-dedicated, single-contact hot shoe. Your new PZ40X has many unique features; please take a few minutes to read this owner's manual carefully.

This owner's manual is written for four groups of NIKON cameras; Group A, B, C, & D as follows:

Your NIKON	Group
F5, F100, N90 series, F80, N80, F70D, N70	Group A
F4 series, F-801S, F-801, Pronea 6i, Pronea 600i	Group B
F60D, N60, F50D, N50	Group C
D-100	Group D

With cameras other than those listed above, please verify compatibility and function by contacting your dealer or logging onto www.tocad.com

Table of contents

Important Safeguards ………………………………………………………… 11

New features and functions ………………………………………………… 12

D e s c r i p t i o n o f P a r t s ………………………………………………………… 13

Installing the battery …………………………………………………………… 14

Mounting the PZ40X to the Camera ……………………………………… 14

Automatic Shutdown ……………………………………………………………… 14

Mode Select Button ………………………………………………………………… 15

Power Zoom Head ……………………………………………………………… 16

Using the PZ40X with Digital Cameras …………………………………………… 16

Multi - area BL Mode …………………………………………………………… 16

TTL mode …………………………………………………………………………… 17

Manual Mode ……………………………………………………………………… 17

Adjustable Bounce Flash Head ………………………………………………… 18

Continuous Use ……………………………………………………………………… 19

Technical Specification of PZ40X ………………………………………………… 19

Features and Function of the Sunpak PZ40X

*Multi-step Auto Power Zoom function automatically provides optical flash coverage matched to the focal length of the lens in use. (24-80mm)

*Super-compact size. This unit is 40% smaller and 2-1/2 oz. (70g) lighter than previous flash units with the same features and power output, making it far easier to handle on-camera, while taking up little space in your camera bag.

*With A-group cameras, you can use the PZ40X in the 3D Multi-Flash mode (with D-type lens only) and Multi-Flash mode (both modes employ a pre-flash for accurate measurement of distance to subject).

*With A-, B- and C-group cameras, the TTL Auto Mode calculates and outputs the optimal flash level automatically.

*With D-group cameras, you can use the D-TTL mode for the most precise flash-exposure management.

*A large, easy to read LCD panel displays all the information needed to monitor and control all flash settings. The panel can be illuminated for easy reading in dark conditions.

The data display remains on for 20 seconds after pressing the display button.

*The PZ40X has a built-in auto-focus assist light, which comes on automatically to aid auto-focusing at low light levels.

*The PZ40X provides five Manual flash output settings, from full power to 1/16.

*The PZ40X has a power-saving function that turns the unit off automatically if it hasn't been used for 5 minutes. This energy-saving feature reduces battery consumption.

*The PZ40X flash head can be tilted upward incrementally to a full 90 degrees (vertical), for convenient bounce flash capability.

Note:

*When using the PZ40X on your camera, please hold your camera and not the flash. If you hold onto the PZ40X only, your camera may slip off the flash foot and be damaged, or the weight of the camera may damage the flash foot.

*If you use PZ40X with cameras other than NIKON AF series SLRs, you can only use it in Manual Mode. Please refer to Page 17.

*Depending on the type of lens used, the distance may not be indicated on the LCD Display.

Important: Flash coverage limitations

When using a lens with a focal length less of than 24mm, the PZ40X will not cover the entire field of view, and the edges and corners of the image will be dark. Also, the overall exposure may not be correct. Please use this unit with lenses of 24mm or greater focal length.

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