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Ikelite AF35 AutoFlash, 4035, 4035.1 Instruction Manual

AF35 AutoFlash Instruction Manual
4035 - 4035.1
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Table of Contents
Housing Compatibility ................................................P. 3
ncluded with AF35 AutoFlash Kit ............................P. 3
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Parts of the AF35 ........................................................P. 4
Specifications ..............................................................P. 5
Battery Compartment ..................................................P. 4
Opening - Battery Compartment O-ring ..........................P. 5
Changing the Batteries - Closing the Compartment ......P. 5
AF35 Flash Settings (Off, Auto, Manual) ........................P. 6
AF35 Flash Ready Light..................................................P. 7
Ready Light in Auto Mode ..............................................P. 7
Setting the Auto Exposure Selector Dial ..................P. 8
AF35 Flash Diffuser ....................................................P. 9
Mounting Ikelite Housing to the Tray ........................P. 10
Tray Inserts......................................................................P. 11
Sony Housing Tray Insert Installation..............................P. 12
Mounting Housing to the Tray ........................................P. 13
Installing Housing Deflectors ....................................P. 14
Connecting AF35 Handle to Tray (Single or Dual)........P. 16
Flex Arm ......................................................................P. 17
Lubricant ......................................................................P. 18
Maintenance ................................................................P. 18
Routine Cleaning - Long Term Storage ..........................P. 18
Battery Compartment Flooding ................................P. 19
Troubleshooting ..........................................................P. 20
Recommendations ......................................................P. 21
Pro-V8 LED Lite ..........................................................P. 21
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Technical Support ......................................................P. 22
Limited Warranty ........................................................P. 23
Returning Products for Service ................................P. 23
Product Registration ..................................................Back Cover
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Housing Compatibility
The AF35 AutoFlash fits Ikelite ULTRAcompact and Compact digital housing styles DC100 and DC200, and most compact digital housings manufactured by Canon, Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony.
Included with AF35 AutoFlash Kit
- AF35 AutoFlash
- Flash Diffuser
- Flexible Arm
- AutoFlash Sensor
- Rubber Grip
- Tray (single or dual)
- Tray Inserts
- Mounting Hardware
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Parts of the AF35
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Selector Dial
AF35 AutoFlash
Pop-bead Flex Arm
Sensor
Rubber Grip
Tray
Specifications
Firing Modes ............................Auto - 6 manual power settings
Energy Rating ..........................35 watt-seconds
Coverage Angle ........................70° - 80° with diffuser
Guide # (ISO 100) feet..............28 surface - 16 underwater
Guide # (ISO 100) meters ........9 surface - 5 underwater
Color Temperature ....................5700° K
Power Source............................4 “AA” alkaline, NiCad, NiMH
Flashes......................................300 full power
Recycle Time ............................2.5 seconds
Weight ......................................0.6 kg - 1.3 pounds
Depth Rating ............................90m - 300 feet
CE - Compliant with applicable EU directives.
Complies with FCC part 15, subpart B, Section 15.109 for Class “B” Products.
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Battery Compartment
Opening - Always turn the AutoFlash OFF (as shown) and dry the flash
before opening the battery door. To access the
Mode Switch
battery compartment, rotate the knob counter-clockwise several turns and gently
Knob
remove the door. Tilt the back of the flash down
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while removing the battery door to eliminate the possibility of water droplets falling into the battery compartment. Note: Do not remove the knob from the battery door.
Battery Compartment O-ring
Keep the o-ring and sealing surfaces clean. Lightly lubricate the exposed portion of the o-ring with the Ikelite
O-ring seal appears as solid black line when properly sealed
silicone lubricant provided.
Changing the Batteries
Install four AA-cell batteries: alkaline, NiCad, or NiMH. Refer to the “+” and “-” markings in the battery compartment to help properly install the batteries. If the batteries are installed incorrectly it may damage the electronics. Batteries should be replaced when the flash takes 15 seconds or longer to recycle.
Closing the Compartment
Check that the o-ring and sealing surfaces are clean, the o-ring is lightly lubricated and in its original position. Replace the battery door. Make sure it fits into the recess around the battery compartment. Rotate the knob clockwise several times and firmly hand-tighten to assure the proper o-ring seal, otherwise the battery compartment may leak. Caution: Do Not use a tool when tightening as it may damage the battery door.
Visually confirm that there is a solid black line which indicates a seal all the way around the door.
The o-ring seal is visible through the battery door.
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AF35 Flash Settings
To use the AF35 AutoFlash in the Auto or Manual Mode the camera’s built-in flash must be set to fire on every shot as it is used to trigger the AF35 AutoFlash.
OFF - Figure 1 shows the AF35 flash Mode Switch set to OFF. Always turn the flash OFF when not in use for prolonged periods or when changing batteries.
AUTO - Figure 2 shows the AF35 flash Mode Switch set to AUTO. From the OFF position rotate the
(Fig.1) (Fig.2)
mode switch clockwise to access the AUTO exposure setting; the white indicator on the knob aligns with AUTO. When taking pictures with the Mode Switch in the Auto position, the Auto Sensor automatically controls the flash output of the AF35 flash.
See Auto Exposure Selector Dial,
AUTO
(Fig.3) (Fig.4)
page 8, for setup and additional information when using the AF35 in the AUTO mode.
MANUAL - Figure 3 shows the Mode Switch in the manual exposure mode with the AF35 turned to the F (full power) position. Rotate the Mode Switch clockwise to access the different power settings. Each
AUTO
power setting clockwise from F reduces the light output of the AF35 in one-half f-stop increments. When shooting in manual mode, it is suggested that you start at F (full power). If the subject in the photo is underexposed (too dark) you must move closer to the subject.
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AF35 Flash Settings - continued
If the subject is overexposed (too light), then you can rotate the mode switch clockwise to reduce the light output of the flash until the desired exposure is obtained. The AF35 provides five reductions in power in 1/2 f-stop increments from the full power setting. Figure 4, page 6, for example, shows the Mode Switch set to minus 1-1/2 f-stops. When the AF35 is in any manual setting the Auto Exposure Selector Dial setting has no effect on the flash output. Switch the AF35 between Auto and Manual settings at any time.
AF35 Flash Ready Light
The AF35 flash features a ready/confidence light at the rear of the flash that glows when the flash has recycled and is ready to fire. When the recycle times range
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between 10 and 15 seconds it is recommended that fresh batteries be installed. Note: The AF35 flash will most likely recycle faster than the camera’s built-in flash. Since the camera’s built-in flash is required to trigger the AF35 flash, make sure the camera’s built-in flash has recycled and is ready to fire before
Ready Light
taking a picture.
Ready Light in Auto Mode
When the AF35 fires in the Auto Mode and enough light reaches the subject for proper exposure the ready light will glow green for about 2-3 seconds, then glow red. If the ready light does not glow green, but glows red immediately after taking a picture, not enough light reached the subject for proper exposure. Move closer to the subject and take another picture and check the ready light.
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Setting the Auto Exposure Selector Dial
On the side of the Auto Sensor is the Auto Exposure Selector Dial. Different cameras may require different exposure values. Once the correct exposure value is determined for a particular camera, no further adjustments
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should be necessary to obtain acceptable flash exposures of varying subjects
Auto Exposure Selector Dial
within normal shooting ranges. To determine the camera’s optimum Exposure Value we recommend the following procedure. This procedure can be done above water.
Make sure the camera’s battery is fully charged and the AF35 flash has fresh batteries. Assemble the AF35 flash and camera housing with the flash deflector installed on the housing. Make sure the camera’s built-in flash is set to fire on every shot and is fully charged. Turn the AF35 Mode Dial to AUTO. Set the Auto Exposure Selector Dial to 5 as shown above. Position the camera and flash approximately 1m (3 feet) from a colorful subject. Subject should not be all white or black. Take a picture, review the picture, if the picture is overexposed (light), turn the Auto Exposure Selector Dial down to 4, if the picture is underexposed (dark) turn the Auto Exposure Selector Dial up to 6. Repeat this procedure until the optimum exposure is obtained. Once the optimum Auto Exposure Value has been determined for that camera, use that value anytime that camera is used with the AF35 in the Auto Mode. Repeat this procedure anytime a different
camera is used with the AF35 AutoFlash.
For advanced users, the Auto Exposure Selector Dial can be used for exposure compensation while remaining in the automatic mode. When the AF35 is set in the Auto Mode, the Auto Exposure Selector Dial can be used to increase or decrease the flash intensity in difficult lighting conditions.
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