2. Preparations | Mounting |
Fig. 4: Fixing the flashgun
Mounting the flashgun on the camera
The flashgun can only be attached to the camera with the Standard Foot 301 or an SCA 300/SCA 3000 adapter (optional extra).
☞Before mounting or removing the flashgun, switch off both the camera and the flashgun
Slip the flashgun into the camera’s accessory shoe and lock it into position by turning down the knurled screw .
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Removing the Standard Foot or SCA adapter:
1 Hold the rotary base | of the flashgun and swivel the body by 90°. |
2Press the retention catch in direction of the arrow.
3Withdraw the Standard Foot or SCA adapter.
Mounting the Standard Foot or SCA adapter:
•Hold the cover plate (only when using the SCA 3000 adapter) in the centre and withdraw.
2. Preparations | Mounting, switching on and off | |
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Fig. 5: Removing the Foot or SCA adapter
•Push the SCA adapter or Standard Foot 301 all the way in.
•Reset the rotary base | to its original position |
Synch connection between flashgun and camera is automatically established when the flashgun is inserted into the camera’s accessory shoe.
On cameras without a hot shoe, synchronisation is achieved with a synch cable
Switching the flashgun on and off
The flashgun is switched on with the main switch . It is permanently on when in ON position.
To switch off, push the main switch | to the lower position. |
☞ CAUTION! If the locking switch | is in the upper position, read the |
instructions under the heading "Switching on with the controls locked" on Page 51.
If the flash unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period we recommend:
-Switch off the flash unit with the main switch
-Remove the source of power (batteries).
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