Ricoh GF-1 SLAVE2 Mode for cameras with a main flash only, When using Ambient light auto

SLAVE1: Mode for cameras with a pre-flash (triggered once) and a main flash (Type R and other cameras)

SLAVE2: Mode for cameras with a main flash only

Following is the explanation for how to use the camera's built-in flash as a trigger.

Type R cameras

If you are using the camera’s built-in flash as a trigger, do not attach this flash unit to the hot shoe. The built-in flash may not be able to open.

1Turn on the power of the camera and the flash unit and set the flash to always fire.

2Set the flash mode to SLAVE1 with the Mode select button. When set to slave mode, the flash unit’s AF auxiliary light blinks.

3Set the flash power level to Ambient light auto (F2.8 to 5.6) or Manual flash (1/4 or FULL) with the Flash power level select button.

Caution

The camera's Red-eye flash function is not available.

When using Ambient light auto

Set the aperture value.

1Manually select the aperture on the camera to match the aperture value selected on the flash unit. If the camera does not offer the exact same value, select the closest value. When using a zoom lens, check the aperture value again after adjusting the zoom and correct the aperture value if necessary.

2Use the supplied flash stand or other device to place the flash unit at the desired location and adjust its angle as desired.

3Press the camera's shutter release button once to check that the flash fires under the conditions selected.

If the flash does not fire, verify the position of the slave sensor and the operating distance.

If after checking the results of a test shot the image is too dark, select a smaller aperture value on the camera. If it is too bright, select a larger aperture value instead.

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