PROGRAM FLASH
MAXXUM FLASH
3600HS (D
)
BASIC OPERATION
APPLICATIONSAPPENDIX
E
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Printed in Malaysia
9222-8842-10 MM-A009
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this
product.
WARNING
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
• Do not attempt to recharge (except for rechargeable batteries),
short, or disassemble.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
• Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when disposing of batteries, and follow local regulations for battery disposal.
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young
children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
• the product is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.
• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Take your flash to a Minolta
Service Facility when repairs are required.
CAUTION
Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot
when the flash fires.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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This flash unit is designed and manufactured solely for use with
the Minolta Maxxum/Dynax series cameras. It cannot be attached
to other Minolta cameras. Performance when used with cameras
from other manufacturers cannot be guaranteed. Minolta takes no
responsibility for accidents or malfunctions due to use with such
cameras.
The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced
before September 2000. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta
Service Facility to obtain information for products released after
this date.
This mark below the flashtube certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European
Union) concerning interference causing equipment
regulations. CE stands for conformité Européenne
(European conformity).
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CONTENTS
NAMES OF PARTS.................................................................................6
BASIC OPERATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES.....................................................................10
Checking Batteries ......................................................................11
ATTACHING AND REMOV AL................................................................12
AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM......................................................13
P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS............................................................14
EXPOSURE MODES ............................................................................17
A Mode Flash ..............................................................................17
S Mode Flash ..............................................................................17
M Mode Flash .............................................................................18
Flash Sync Speed........................................................................18
APPLICATIONS
FLASH COVERAGE..............................................................................20
Zoom Flash Coverage (AUTO) ....................................................20
Zoom Flash Coverage (MANUAL) ...............................................21
Wide Angle Adapter.....................................................................22
BOUNCE FLASH...................................................................................23
HIGH-SPEED SYNC [HSS]...................................................................26
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE [WL]...........................................28
AF ILLUMINATOR.................................................................................35
TIME TO AUTO POWER OFF..............................................................36
APPENDIX
USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS ...........................39
FLASH RANGE.....................................................................................42
CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING............................................................44
PERFORMANCE...................................................................................46
Thank you for purchasing our product and for taking time to read
your owner’s manual.
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Control Panel
Auto lamp (14)
Flash-on
lamp (13)
Flash-ready
lamp (15)
Bounce lamp (23)
High-speedsync lamp (26)
Zoom (flashcoverage)
lamps (21)
Low-battery lamp (11)
NAMES OF PARTS
Flash Unit Diagram
Bounce indicator (23)
Control panel (7)
Battery-chamber door
(10)
Figures in brackets after each item indicate the relevant page.
Wireless/Remote flash lamps (28)
Manual-zoom
lamp (21)
Flash on/off
button (13)
Zoom (flash-coverage)
selection button (21)
Wireless/Remote
flash button (28)
High-speed-sync button (26)
Flash-off
lamp (13)
Wide Angle Adapter (22)
Mounting-foot-release
button (12)
Mounting foot
Flashtube
Wireless/Remote
control-signal
receiver (28)
AF illuminator (35)
Please peel off the protective film on the front of the flash.
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BASIC OPERATION
The section explains preparations for use of the flash,
and the basic details of taking photos.
• Automatic flash generates a flash only as necessary. Fill
flash generates a flash with each photo.
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This manual covers the PROGRAM/MAXXUM FLASH 3600HS (D)
as attached to one of the following cameras.
Maxxum
9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 400si, 300si, XTsi, HTsi, STsi, QTsi
Dynax
9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 505si, 505siSuper, 500si, 500siSuper,
404si, 303si, 300si
When attaching to another Maxxum series camera, a Dynax series
camera, a Vectis series camera, or a Dimâge series digital camera,
read the main section of this manual while referring to ‘Use in
Combination with Other Products’ on page 39.
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Checking Batteries
The low-battery lamp will light or blink on the control panel
when the batteries are low.
We recommend replacing the batteries. The low-battery lamp at the
rear of the unit is lit when batteries
are low, but flash can be used.
When the low-battery lamp
blinks at the rear of the unit, the batteries need to be replaced. Flash
cannot be used. Insert new batteries.
• Check the orientation of the batteries if nothing glows when the flash
on/off button is pressed.
BATTERIES
INSTALLING BATTERIES
The 3600HS (D) may be powered by :
• Four AA-size alkaline batteries
• Four AA-size lithium batteries
• Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries
Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are
charged in the specified charger unit.
1. Open the battery-chamber door as shown.
3. Close the battery-chamber
door.
• The indicator lamps are lit on the
control panel. Press the flash on/off
button if it is not lit.
2. Insert the batteries according
to the diagram in the battery
chamber.
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Power is supplied to this flash automatically (auto power on) in the
following situations.
• When the camera is used with the flash
attached.
• When the flash on/off button is pressed.
Power is switched off and the indicator lamps turn off automatically
to save the batteries when the camera or flash is not used for four
minutes (auto power off).
• When the flash is switched off (right diagram), the indicator lamps turn off after
eight seconds, or after 60 minutes in the
case of wireless flash (p. 29).
• The time of auto power off may be changed
or be disabled. (p. 36).
AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM
Auto Power On
Auto Power Off
Film
Do not use high-speed film (rating in excess of ISO 1000). Use of
such film increases the exposure error.
• The low-speed film limit is the same as that for the films specified for
the camera. See the camera manual for details.
Flash on/off button
PREPARATION
ATTACHING AND REMOVAL
Attaching To The Camera
Push the mounting foot firmly
onto the camera until it stops.
• The flash is locked in place automatically.
• If the built-in flash in the camera is
raised, lower it before fitting the flash
unit.
Removing From The Camera
While pressing the mounting-foot
release button , remove the
flash .
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4. When the flash is charged,
press the shutter-release button to take the photo.
• The flash is charged when the flashready lamp 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:
• The flash-ready lamp blinks on the
control panel.
• The indicator blinks in the camera
viewfinder.
• The photo will be under-exposed if taken before charging is complete.
• Press the shutter-release button after checking that charging is complete when using the flash with the self-timer.
P MODE FLASH
P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS
1. Select the P mode on the camera.
2. Press the flash on/off button to
glow the lamp [AUTO] [ON] or
[ON].
3. Press the shutter-release button partway down.
• The indicator lamps, [AUTO] and
[ON] glow with automatic 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.
• Only the lamp [ON] glows with fill
flash.
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aperture
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This photography is only possible with cameras having the A, S and
M modes.
A Mode Flash
1. Select the A mode on the camera.
S Mode Flash
1. Select the S mode on the camera.
2. Press the flash on/off button to glow the lamp [ON].
• Fill flash is selected.
3. Set the shutter speed, and focus the subject.
• A shutter speed faster than the sync speed cannot be selected with
the Maxxum STsi and Dynax 404si.
• The shutter speed is set automatically with the Dynax 500si,
500siSuper, and Maxxum 400si.
4. Press the shutter-release button when charging is complete.
2. Press the flash on/off button to
glow the lamp [ON].
• Fill flash is selected.
3. Set the aperture and focus the subject.
• Reduce the aperture (ie; increase the f-stop) to reduce the flash
range, or open the aperture (ie; reduce the f-stop) to increase the
flash range.
• The shutter speed is automatically set.
4. Press the shutter-release button when charging is complete.
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EXPOSURE MODES
P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS
focal length
24 28 5035 85
1-8
1-5.5
1-7 1-9 1-10
1-4
1-5
1-3.5
1-5 1-91-6
1-13
1-4.5
1-7
2.8
4
5.6
• 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
.
• Following is the flash range that is recommended when using the
3600HS (D). When you need information in more detail, please see
the page 42.
EXPOSURE MODES
ISO100
1-6.5
focal length
24 28 5035 85
1-16
1-11
1-14
1-18
1-20
1-8
1-10
1-7
1-10 1-181-12.5
1.2-26
1-9
1-15
2.8
4
5.6
ISO400
1-13
(unit : m)
(unit : m)
aperture
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M Mode Flash
1. Select the M mode on the camera.
2. Press the flash on/off button to glow the lamp [ON].
• Fill flash is selected.
3. Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the subject.
• Reduce the aperture (ie increase the f-stop) to reduce the flash
range, or open the aperture (ie reduce the f-stop) to increase the
flash range.
• A shutter speed faster than the sync speed cannot be selected with
the Maxxum STsi, 400si, and Dynax 500si, 500siSuper, and 404si.
4. Press the shutter-release button when charging is complete.
EXPOSURE MODES
FLASH SYNC SPEED
Flash photography is generally associated with a maximum
shutter speed referred to as the flash sync speed. This restriction does not apply to cameras designed for high-speed sync
(HSS) photography, since they allow flash photography at the
maximum shutter speed of the camera. Sync speeds and
high-speed sync for each camera are as follows.
• Maxxum/Dynax 9:
1/300 sec, high-speed sync photography possible
• Maxxum/Dynax 7, 800si, 700si, 600si:
1/200 sec, high-speed sync photography possible
• Maxxum XTsi, HTsi, and Dynax 505si, 505siSuper:
1/125 sec, high-speed sync photography possible
• Maxxum STsi, QTsi, 400si, 300si, and Dynax 500si, 500siSuper,
404si, 303si, 300si:
1/90 sec, high-speed sync photography impossible
APPLICATIONS
The section explains the various methods available to
make full use of the flash unit.
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Manual Zoom
Zoom may be set manually irrespective of the focal length currently
in use.
Press the zoom button to display
the desired zoom coverage.
• Zoom coverage is changed in the following order. The manual-zoom
lamp [M.ZOOM] is lit above the zoom (flash-coverage) lamps when
zoom is set manually.
• The periphery of the image darkens when a zoom coverage less than
the focal length currently in use is set.
ZOOM FLASH
24mm 28mm
35mm50mm85mm
AUTO ZOOM
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ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE
Auto Zoom
This flash unit employs auto zoom to cover a range of focal lengths
from 24mm to 85mm. There is normally no need to manually adjust
zoom coverage.
24mm focal length
85mm focal length
• Press the shutter-release button partway down.
When the coverage is 24mm, 35mm or 80mm, the lamp
corresponding to its flash coverage is lit.
• The indicator lamp of [24mm] blinks when a lens having a focal length
of less than 24mm is used with auto zoom. Use of the Wide Angle
Adapter (p. 22) is recommended in this case to prevent darkening at
the periphery of the image.
• Automatic zoom coverage is set as follows:
Coverage
24mm
28mm
35mm
50mm
85mm
Focal length in use
24 - 27mm
28 - 34mm
35 - 49mm
50 - 84mm
85mm
When the coverage is 28mm or 50mm, two lamps are lit.
For example: 24mm
For example: 28mm
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ISO400
5.6
1-2.8
1-2
4
2.8
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Bounce flash
Normal flash
Strong shadows appear when flash is
used with a wall directly behind the
subject. In such cases the flash is
directed at the ceiling etc. so that the
subject is illuminated with reflected
light, and the intensity of the shadows
are reduced to produce a softer light
in the photograph.
BOUNCE FLASH
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Wide Angle Adapter (17mm zoom angle)
Put the wide-angle adapter on for the 17mm zoom angle.
• Do not set the zoom coverage except for 24mm on the control panel,
when using wide angle adapter.
• When flat subjects are photographed from the front with very wideangle lenses such as the 17-35mm f/3.5G lens at the wide-angle setting, the distance between the lens and the center and periphery
varies so that the amount of light from the periphery is slightly
reduced.
• Keep the high-speed-sync lamp off when using Wide-Angle Adapter.
Put the wide angle adapter on the
flashtube.
• Push the wide angle adapter directly
downward to the flashtube until it
holds.
• When taking off the wide angle
adapter, pull one side of the adapter
first to make removal easier.
ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE
• See the table below about the flash range when using the wide angle
adapter.
BOUNCE FLASH
1-4
(unit : m)
1-8
1 - 5.6
1-4
ISO100
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Adjusting Bounce Angle
An unsightly photo results when both direct light and bounced light
from the flash are used simultaneously.
Determine the bounce angle in reference to the distance to the
reflective surface, the distance from the camera to the subject, and
the focal length of the lens etc.
Focal length of lens Bounce angle
70mm minimum 45°
28~70mm
60°
28mm maximum 75°, 90°
Correct
Incorrect
Determine the angle in
relation to the table at
right.
BOUNCE FLASH
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BOUNCE FLASH
• The bounce lamp glows on the control
panel.
• High-speed sync (p. 26) is cleared when employing bounce flash.
• Use a white ceiling or wall to reflect the flash. A colored surface may
color the light. High ceilings or highly reflective surfaces such as glass
are not recommended.
Rotate the flash towards the ceiling.
• The flash may be set to the following
angles
: 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°.
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• High-speed sync is cleared when the high-speed-sync button is
pressed again, and a shutter speed faster than the sync speed can no
longer be set.
• It is recommended that photos be taken in bright locations.
• The flash range with high-speed sync is less than for normal flash
photography. Check that the subject is within the flash range before
taking the photo.
It is possible to figure out the accurate flash range with high-speed
sync by using the table of HSS flat flash (ISO100) on the page 46.
Divide the guide number by the aperture. This is the maximum distance of the flash range.
For example, when applying the shutter speed of 1/500, with a 28mm
focal length, the guide number is 8 according to the table. Devide 8
(the guide number) by 4 (the aperture), which equals 2. The flash
range would be 2 m in this case.
The number will be doubled, when using ISO400 film.
• High-speed sync cannot be used with ratio flash, or bounce flash.
• When using a flash meter or color meter, high-speed sync cannot be
used because it interferes with the proper exposure.
• High-speed sync lamp of the flash might be lit even with a camera
which dose not have high-speed sync. In that case, high-speed sync
dose not work.
HIGH-SPEED SYNC
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HIGH-SPEED SYNC [HSS]
High-speed sync Normal flash
Press the high-speed-sync button.
• The high-speed-sync lamp glows on
the control panel.
High-speed sync eliminates the restrictions of flash sync speed, and
allows you to use flash over the entire shutter speed range of the
camera. The selectable aperture range is increased, allowing portrait
shots with flash in which the aperture is opened to leave backgrounds out of focus and thus accentuate the human subject.
• The Maxxum STsi, QTsi, 400si, 300si and Dynax 500si, 500siSuper,
404si, 303si, 300si do not support this function, and high-speed sync
therefore cannot be used.
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2. Set the camera to wireless
flash.
• The method used for the setting
varies with the camera. See the camera manual for details.
• When the camera is set to wireless
the flash is also set to wireless automatically.
• The lamp of the wireless/remote
flash, channel 1 [CH1] is lit when settings are done properly. When channel 2 is selected, lamp channel 2
[CH2] is lit. See the page 33 for
details to change the channel settings.
WIRELESS FLASH
1. Attach the flash to the camera
and switch the flash and camera power supplies on.
3. Remove the flash from the
camera and raise the built-in
flash.
• The high-speed-sync lamp at the rear
of the flash is lit.
Photographs taken with the flash
attached to the camera are flat as
shown in photo . In such cases,
remove the flash from the camera and
position it to obtain a more threedimensional effect as shown in photo
.
Photo was taken using the camera’s built-in flash and the flash located separately from the camera, with a
light intensity of 1:2 respectively to
produce a soft gradation between light
and dark, and natural shadows (p.34).
When taking this type of photograph
with a single lens reflex camera, the
camera and the flash unit are most
commonly connected by cable. This
flash eliminates the need for a cable
to transmit signals to the flash unit by
using the light of the flash itself as a
signal. This type of flash control is
referred to as ‘wireless (remote)
flash’. The proper exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE [WL]
Normal flash
Wireless flash
Wireless ratio flash
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Do not place the flash
directly behind the subject
Distance between
3600HS (D) and
subject (see Table 2)
Distance between camera
and subject (see Table 1)
Place the camera and flash unit
within a 5 m radius of the subject
• The distances in the above table assume the use of ISO 100 film. If
ISO 400 film is used the distances must be multiplied by a factor of
two (assume a limit of 5 m).
Shutter
speed
All shutter
speeds
Maximum
1/60 sec
1/250
sec
1/60~
1/200
sec
1/500
sec
1/1000
sec
1/2000
sec
Aperture
2.8
4
5.6
1.4 - 5
1 - 5
1 - 5
1.4 - 5
1 - 3.5
1 - 2.5
1 - 5
1 - 5
1 - 3.5
1 - 4
1 - 3
1 - 2
1 - 3
1 - 2
1 - 1.5
1 - 2
1 - 1.5
–
1 - 1.5
–
–
Distance camera-
subject (Table 1)
Distance 3600HS (D) - subject (Table 2)
Other than HSS
HSS
Units: m
Wireless Flash Range
The wireless flash uses a light signal from the built-in flash as a
trigger to operate the off-camera flash unit. Follow the points
above when positioning the camera, flash, and subject. Check the
distance with the table below.
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6. Use test flash to check the 3600HS (D) flash.
• The method used for test flash differs with the camera used (eg.
press the AE lock button, or spot AE lock button). See the camera
manual for details.
• If the test flash doesn’t fire, change the position of the camera, flash
and subject.
5. Check that the built-in flash
and 3600HS (D) are fully
charged.
• is lit in the viewfinder on camera
when the built-in flash is fully
charged.
• The AF illuminator on the front of
flash blinks, and on the rear is lit,
when the 3600 HS (D) is fully
charged.
4. Set up the camera and the
flash.
• Photograph in dark locations indoors.
• See the next page to set-up.
7. Check again that the built-in flash and the 3600HS (D) are
fully charged, and press the shutter-release button to
take the photo.
Built-in-Flash
3600HS(D)
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE
WIRELESS FLASH
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WIRELESS FLASH
When another wireless flash is being used nearby, your flash might
fire with a light signal from the built-in flash of other cameras. In this
case, the channel can be changed to prevent your settings from
interference.
1. Make sure that the
wireless/remote flash lamp,
both [CH1] and [CH2] are not
lit.
• Press the wireless/remote flash button [WL], in case that they are lit.
3. Attach the flash to the camera
and press the shutter-release
button partway down.
• This operation transmits the information of channel settings to the camera.
2 Press the wireless/remote
flash button for three seconds.
• The channel settings will be changed
and so will the channel indicator
lamp.
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE
Notes On Wireless Flash
The MS-2 mini-stand is useful when the flash unit is off the camera.
The mini-stand has a tripod configuration with a threaded hole to
attach the flash unit.
Attach Remove
• Pre-flash fires when wireless/remote flash mode is selected. A flash
meter and color meter cannot be used.
• Shutter speed is 1/60 or 1/45 of a second or less (this differs between
cameras). Use with high-speed sync is possible only with the
Maxxum/Dynax 7 in normal wireless mode (not ratio).
• The zoom position for the 3600HS (D) is automatically set to 24mm.
• When slow sync is used with wireless flash, press the AE lock button
to generate a test flash and take the photo while holding down the AE
lock button.
Changing the channel setting
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AF ILLUMINATOR
In low-light or when subject contrast is
low, pressing the shutter-release button partway down for autofocus lights
the red lamp on the front of the flash
unit. This is the AF illuminator used as
an aid in autofocusing.
• The AF illuminator operates even when the flash is off.
• The camera AF illuminator does not operate while the flash AF illuminator is operating.
• The AF illuminator does not operate when continuous AF is used in
the focusing mode (when continually focusing on a moving subject).
• The AF illuminator may not operate when the focal length of the lens
is greater than 300mm. It will not operate when the flash is off-camera, or when the AF macro-zoom 3X-1X lens is used.
AF ILLUMINATOR
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Ratio Flash Control Using The Built-In Flash
The built-in flash and 3600HS (D) may be controlled to a flash
intensity of 1 and 2 respectively. See photo on page 28.
The method used differs with the camera. See the camera manual
for details.
• Set shutter speed to 1/60 of a second or less (low shutter speed).
Wireless/Remote high-speed sync photography cannot be used.
• Ratio flash control cannot be used with the Maxxum QTsi, 300si, and
Dynax 303si, 300si.
Setting Wireless/Remote Flash By Flash Only
If you keep using the same camera and the flash combination without changing the wireless channel, it will not be necessary to attach
the flash to the camera the next time.
• Camera’s setting : See the camera manual for details.
• 3600HS (D)’s setting : Press the wireless/remote flash button so
that the indicator lamp, channel 1 [CH1] or 2 [CH2] is lit.
• This procedure is not available with the Maxxum QTsi, 400si, 300si
and the Dynax 500siSuper, 500si, 303si, 300si.
WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE
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3. Press the zoom selection button to select the desired
setting time to auto power off. Available options will be
changing as following:
• Channel 1 [CH1] auto power off
• Channel 2 [CH2] auto power off in wireless flash mode
4. Press the flash on/off button in
order to return to the original
mode that you can take photos.
• The selected settings are maintained even when the flash unit is
switched off, or the battery is removed.
TIME TO AUTO POWER OFF
options
lamps
[ M.ZOOM ]
4 minutes 15 minutes
[ 24mm ] [ 35mm ]
options
lamps
60 minutes
[ M.ZOOM ]
none
[ 24mm ]
none
[ 85mm ]
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It is possible to change the settings of the time to auto power off.
1. Press the flash on/off button
for 3 seconds until three lamps
glow at the same time; auto
lamp, flash-on lamp, off lamp.
• This shows that now you are in the
mode for changing the settings.
2. Press the wireless/remote
flash button to select the
items. On this flash, the following two items are available.
• Channel 1 [CH1]
the auto power off setting is provided.
• Channel 2 [CH2]
the auto power off setting in wireless
flash is provided.
TIME TO AUTO POWER OFF
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USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS
Read this manual in combination with the relevant manual when
any of the following products are used in combination with the
3600HS (D).
Using xi Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras
(Maxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi, 2xi)
• Flash is automatic in the P mode with the 9xi, 7xi, 5xi and 3xi. Fill
flash may also be selected. See the camera manual for details.
• Flash is automatic in the P mode with the SPxi and 2xi. Fill flash cannot be selected.
• The shutter speed is set automatically in the S mode with the 7xi, 5xi,
3xi, SPxi, and 2xi.
• High-speed sync cannot be used.
• As the 9xi has no built-in flash, when employing wireless flash, use
optional Wireless Flash Remote Control or 5600HS(D), which is sold
separately. Use the AE lock button for test flash.
• Test flash for the wireless flash cannot be used while Eye-start is in
use.
• Select Channel 1 when using wireless flash with the 3xi.
• Wireless flash cannot be used with the SPxi and 2xi.
Using i Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras
(Maxxum/Dynax 8000i, 7000i, 5000i, 3000i)
• Flash is automatic in the P mode. Fill flash may also be selected with
the 8000i. See the camera manual for details.
• Flash is automatic in the S mode, and the shutter speed is set automatically.
• High-speed sync and wireless flash cannot be used.
• As the proper exposure may not be obtained with the 5000i and
3000i, off-camera ratio flash control cannot be used.
COMBINATION
APPENDIX
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Using Minolta Digital Cameras
(Dimâge RD3000, Digital camera RD-175)
• Flash is automatic in the P mode. Fill flash is used when a photo is
taken while the manual fill-flash button on the camera is pressed.
• The shutter speed is set automatically in the S mode.
• High-speed sync cannot be used.
• As the RD3000 has no built-in flash,when employing wireless flash,
use optional Wireless Flash Remote Control or 5600HS, which is sold
separately. Use the spot button for test flash.
COMBINATION
USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS
Using Early AF Series Single Lens Reflex Cameras
(Maxxum/Minolta 9000, 7000, 5000)
• The optional flash shoe adapter FS-1200 is necessary. See the FS1200 manual for details.
Using APS Single Lens Reflex Cameras
(Vectis S-1, S-100)
• Flash is automatic in the P mode. Fill flash may be selected with the
flash-mode button on the camera.
• The shutter speed is set automatically in the S mode.
• High-speed sync cannot be used.
• As the S-100 is not equipped with an auto lock accessory shoe, the
flash unit cannot be attached to the camera. Use with wireless flash.
Ratio-flash control cannot be used. Set to Channel 1.
• APS film (new system) differs in size from 35mm film, so that the flash
coverage differs at the same focal length. This flash unit is designed
for a flash coverage of 24mm with a focal length for 35mm film, so
that when used with APS film focal length flash coverage is 19mm.For
example, when the V Zoom 22-80mm f/4-5.6 lens is used the full flash
coverage is available.
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1. Find the selected lens aperture on the vertical line for the
appropriate film speed (ISO).
FLASH RANGE
2. Imagine a horizontal line drawn across the graph from
this point.
3. The minimum and maximum subject distances are indicated by the points where this line intersects the lower
and upper set of diagonal lines, respectively.
• For example, the bold line drawn on the graph shows how
to determine the flash range using ISO 100 film, a 35mm
focal length setting at f/4; in this case the flash range would
be 0.3-7 m ( 0.9 - 23ft ).
• If the subject is closer than 1m, use an off-camera flash with
cable.
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FLASH RANGE
Flash range is the appropriate range that
provides you for a correct exposure. To
determine the flash range for the film and
aperture being used, refer to the graph
shown.
aperture
minimum distance
subject distance
maximum distance
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(FNo.)
ISO
100
400
1000
200
25
50
32
22
16
11
8
5.6
4.0
2.8
2.0
1.4
85mm
35mm
mm
mm
85
35mm
24mm
17mm
0.3
0.4
0.5
1
0.7
3
2
4
5
10
9
6
7
14
8
30
20
24
17mm
50
40
(m)
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• The response of the data panel becomes slower as temperature
decreases, and it becomes darker at high temperatures. Restore it
to normal temperature if these problems occur.
• To prevent condensation from forming, place the flash in a sealed
plastic bag when bringing it from cold environment to a warm environment. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it
from the bag.
• Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep your
flash and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting
in cold weather. The lamp may glow even when there is
some power left in the batteries in cold weather. Batteries will
regain some of their capacity when warmed to normal operating
temperature.
• This flash unit is not waterproof. Care is therefore required to
ensure that it does not come into contact with water or sand when
used near water. Contact with water, sand, dust, or salt content
may result in a malfunction.
Maintenance
• Clean by wiping with a soft, clean cloth. If the flash has been in
contact was sand, wiping will damage the surface, and it should
therefore be cleaned gently using a blower.
• Do not use cleaners containing organic solvents (eg. thinners or
benzene) under any circumstances.
Questions and Service
• If you have questions about your flash, contact your local camera
dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.
• Before shipping your flash for repair, please contact an aouthorized Minolta Service Facility for details.
CAUTIONS
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CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING
During Photography
• This flash unit generates strong light, and should therefore not be
used in front of the eyes.
Batteries
• Do not store the flash unit with the alkaline batteries inside it.
Leakage from the batteries may damage the battery chamber.
• Due to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, temperature, and
storage conditions, the battery level displayed on the data panel
may be lower than the actual battery capacity. The displayed battery level will be restored to the correct value after the flash has
been used a few times. When the lamp blinks to indicate that
the flash cannot be used, pressing the flash on/off button in number of times may result in recovery of the battery. Replace the battery if it does not recover.
• When using the lithium batteries, if the batteries become hot due
to high temperature or successive use, the lamp may blink
and the flash may not be able to use for a while. Wait until the batteries become cold before using the flash again.
• Nickel-metal hydride batteries can lose power suddenly. If the
lamp starts to glow or flash can no longer be used while taking pictures, change or recharge the batteries.
• Depending on the time elapsed since manufacture of the battery,
the flash frequency and number of flashes for new batteries may
differ from the values shown in the table.
Temperature
• The flash unit may be used over a temperature range of –20°C to
50°C.
• Do not leave the flash unit exposed extremely high temperatures
(eg. direct sunlight inside motor vehicles), or in conditions of high
humidity.
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Flash coverage
GN
17* 24 28 35 50 85
11 20 22 25 29 36
17* 24 28 35 50 85
8.5 14 15 19 22 28
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Flash coverage
Top-bottom (° )
Left-right
(° )
17* 24 28 35 50 85
1156053453423
125 78 70 60 46 31
Flash Coverage Setting (mm)
Flash coverage
Continuous
flash performance
AF illuminator
Flash control
Size
Weight
40 continuous cycles of 5 flashes per second
(Normal flash, GN6, 85mm, nickel-metal hydride
battery)
Automatic flash at low contrast and low brightness
Approximate operating range
(with Maxxum/Dynax 7)
AF mid 3 areas: 0.7 - 7m (24 - 105mm)
Flash control using pre-flash, TTL direct metering
68 (W) x 122(H) x 89 (D) mm
260g (without batteries)
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time
of printing and are subject to change without notice.
PERFORMANCE
(*When using Wide Angle Adapter)
0.2 - 6 0.2 - 6 0.2 - 5
PERFORMANCE
Shutter speed
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
1/4000
1/8000
1/12000
24 28 35 50 85
10 11 13 15 18
7891113
5 5.6 6.5 7.5 9
3.5 4 4.6 5.3 6.4
2.5 2.8 3.2 3.8 4.5
1.7 2 2.3 2.6 3.2
1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.2
Flash Coverage Setting (mm)
HSS flat flash (flash with HSS, ISO 100)
Alkaline
200 - 4000
Frequency (sec)
Repetition (times)
Lithium
500 - 10000
Nickel hydride
150 - 3000
• Repetition is the approximate number of times that
are achieved before a new battery is completely
flat.
Normal flash (ISO 100)
Wireless flash (ISO 100)
Guide number
Flash coverage
GN
(*When using Wide Angle Adapter)
(*When using Wide Angle Adapter)
Frequency
Repetition
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