Minolta 5600HS User Manual

PROGRAM FLASH
MAXXUM FLASH

5600HS (D

)

BASIC OPERATIONAPPLICATIONSAPPENDIX

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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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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CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing the MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH
5600HS (D).

The MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D) provides the maxi­mum guide number 56, a high-intensity light source, and a wide
range of functions in a compact body, and is designed for use with
Minolta auto-focus single lens reflex cameras.

Please read this manual thoroughly before using this flash. We
hope that you will continue to be satisfied by our products.

CAMERAS AND FLASH UNITS..............................................................6

NAMES OF PARTS.................................................................................8

BASIC OPERATION

INSTALLING BATTERIES.....................................................................12

Checking Batteries ......................................................................13

ATTACHING AND REMOV AL................................................................14

AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM......................................................15

P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS............................................................16

Flash Range ................................................................................18

EXPOSURE MODES ............................................................................19

A Mode Flash ..............................................................................19

S Mode Flash ..............................................................................19

M Mode Flash .............................................................................20

Flash Sync Speed........................................................................21

APPLICATIONS

ZOOM FLASH COVERAGE..................................................................23

TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH ........................................................26

BOUNCE FLASH...................................................................................28

CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY (DOWNWARD BOUNCE).....................31

DATAPANEL ILLUMINATOR................................................................32

AF ILLUMINATOR.................................................................................33

MODE AND SELECT BUTTONS ..........................................................34

MANUAL FLASH (M).............................................................................36

HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS) ..................................................................38

WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE...................................................40

Types Of Wireless/Remote Flash ...............................................41

Wireless Flash Range .................................................................42

Notes On Wireless Flash ............................................................44

[1] Using The Built-In Flash ........................................................46

[2] Using Two Flash Units ...........................................................48

[3] Using Wireless Remote Flash Controller ...............................52

CONNECTING CAMERAAND FLASH BY CABLE ..............................55

SETTING POWER LEVEL (LEVEL)......................................................58

MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI)...................................................................60

RESET TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS.................................................64

CUSTOM FUNCTION............................................................................65

Wireless channel setting
Flash range units (m/ft)
Time to auto power off
Time to auto power off when using wireless
Exposure modes in which manual flash and multiple flash may be set

APPENDIX

USE IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS ...........................69

ACCESSORIES.....................................................................................72

CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING............................................................74

PERFORMANCE...................................................................................76

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CAMERAS AND FLASH UNITS

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 August 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).

Cameras

This manual covers the PROGRAM/MAXXUM FLASH 5600HS (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 69.

Flash Units

For convenience, classify the following as D flash units when using
multiple flash units for wireless flash photography, etc.

MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D)
MAXXUM/PROGRAM FLASH 3600HS (D)

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NAMES OF PARTS

Flash Unit Diagram Control Panel

Built-in wide angle
adapter (25)

Flashtube

AF illuminator (33)

Wireless/Remote
control-signal
receiver (42)

Terminal cap

Inside terminal
Accessory terminal (55)
External-power terminal (72)

Mounting-foot-release
button (14)

Mounting foot

Bounce indica­tor (28)

Data panel (10)

Control panel (9)

Bounce lock-release
button (28)

Battery-chamber door
(12)

Figures in brackets after each item indicate the relevant page.

Select button

Mode button

Data-panel
illuminator (32)

Flash on/off button (15)

Flash-ready lamp (17)

Zoom (flash-coverage)
selection button (24)

+ button

– button

Test-flash button
(26) / Modeling­flash button (26)

Test-flash mode selection
(26)/Hold switch (26)

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NAMES OF PARTS

High-speed-sync
indicator (38)

Flash-range-warning indicators (18)

Wireless/Remote controller
indicator (48)

Flash-ok indicator (17)

Wireless/Remote flash
indicator (46-54)

TTL indicator (36)

Manual-flash-control
indicator (36)

Ratio-flash indicator
(50, 53, 56)

Multiple-flash
indicator (60)

Custom indicator
(65)

Power-level indicator (58)

Flash on/off indicators
(16)

Low-battery
indicator (13)

ft/m indicator
(66)

Hz indicator (60)

Bounce indica­tor (28)

TIMES indicator
(61)

mm indicator (23)

Zoom/Multiple-flash­repetition display (61)

Manual-zoom indicator (24)

Flash-range (18)/Multiple-flash­frequency display (60)

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.

Data Panel

1312

INSTALLING BATTERIES

The 5600HS (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.

2. Insert the batteries according
to the diagram in the battery
chamber.

3. Close the battery-chamber
door.

• The indicators appear on the data
panel. Press the flash on/off button if
it doesn’t appear.

Checking Batteries

The indicator on the data panel blinks when the batteries are
low.

Power is low. The batteries will need
to be replaced soon. Flash recycling
time may be slow.

Insert new batteries. Flash cannot be
used.

• Check the orientation of the batteries if nothing appears when the
flash on/off button is pressed.

BATTERIES

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 data panel indicators disappear 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 data panel indicator will disappear after
eight seconds, or after 60 minutes in the case
of wireless flash (p. 40).

• Custom settings may be used to change the
time of auto power off, or to disable auto power off (p. 65).

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ATTACHING AND REMOVAL AUTO POWER ON/OFF AND FILM

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
protruding, lower it before fitting the
flash unit.

Removing From The Camera

While pressing the mounting-foot
release button , remove the
flash .

Auto Power On

Auto Power Off

Film

Do not use high-speed film (rating in excess of ISO 1000) with TTL
direct metering ( displayed on the data panel, p. 36). 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

1716

P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS

1. Select the P mode on the cam­era.

2. Press the flash ON/OFF button
to display or .

3. Press the shutter-release but­ton partway down.

• and appear with auto­matic flash. Only appears with
fill 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.

4. Press the shutter-release but­ton partway down and check
that the subject is within the
flash range.

• See page 18 for details of the flash
range.

5. When the flash is charged,
press the shutter-release but­ton to take the photo.

• The flash is charged when indica­tors 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:

• is displayed in the data panel for
approximately four seconds.

• The indicator blinks in the camera
viewfinder.

• The photo will be under-exposed if taken before charging is complete.

• 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 (p. 18).

• Press the shutter-release button after checking that charging is com­plete when using the flash with the self-timer.

Continued on next page

P MODE FLASH

1918

Flash Range

Press the shutter-release button part­way down to display the flash range
for the proper exposure on the data
panel. Check that the subject is within
this range and then take the photo.

P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS

EXPOSURE MODES

A distance range of 1.5~28m may be displayed on the data panel
(0.7~28m for downward bounce, see p. 31). When the distance is
outside this range, or is lit at both sides of the viewfinder.

Proper exposure is obtained at less than 1.5m.

Proper exposure is obtained from 8m to 28m or more.

• The flash range is not shown when using flash bounce above and to
left or right, with wireless flash, or when off-camera cables are used.

• When photographing beyond lower limit of the flash range, the photo
may be over-exposed despite being displayed, or the bottom of
the picture may become darker. Always photograph within the indicat­ed flash range.

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 display .

• 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
display .

• 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.

EXPOSURE MODES

2120

M Mode Flash

1. Select the M mode on the camera.

2. Press the flash on/off button to display .

• 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

EXPOSURE MODES

2322

APPLICATIONS

The section explains the various methods available to
make full use of the flash unit.

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 to display the automatic
zoom coverage on the data panel.

• [24mm] blinks when a lens having a focal length of less than 24mm is
used with auto zoom. Use of the built-in wide-angle adapter (p. 25) 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
70mm
85mm

Focal length in use

24 - 27mm
28 - 34mm
35 - 49mm
50 - 69mm
70 - 84mm

85mm or more

ZOOM FLASH

2524

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.
Auto zoom, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 85mm

Built-In Wide Angle Adapter (17mm zoom angle)

Pull-out the built-in wide-angle adapter for the 17mm zoom angle.

Pull out the adapter.

• The zoom coverage display on the data panel shows [17mm]. The
flash range is also displayed.

• 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.

• [M.ZOOM] is displayed above zoom
coverage 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 COVERAGE

ZOOM FLASH

2726

TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH

One or more test flashes may be tried before photographing. This is
particularly convenient for checking shadows when the flash is sep­arated from the camera such as in wireless flash.

* Modeling flash is used to check shadows on the subject before taking pho-

tos.

1. Set the test-flash mode selec­tion/hold switch to the desired
mode.

2. Press the test-flash button
(modeling-flash button) when
charging is complete.

Flash once at the set light level (LEVEL 1/1~1/32).

• Use this test-flash mode when a flash meter is used in manual
flash mode (p. 36).

• In multiple flash mode (p. 60), while pressing the test-flash but­ton, the flash fires the number of times you have set.

Flash three times at a rate of two flashes per second (guide
number 5.6 at 24mm position).

• Used to verify overall shadow.

Flash 4 seconds at a rate of 40 flashes per second (guide
number 1.4 at 24mm position).

• Convenient for verifying detailed shadow for macro photogra­phy.

The setting prevents mis-operation.

• Photographs may be taken, however all flash operations,
except use of the test-flash button and data panel illuminator,
are locked.

• Do not release the shutter while the flash is in use.

• The strength of shadows will differ from that during actual photogra­phy.

• Shadows will be lighter when using the flash in bright areas or out­doors, or when using bounce flash, and verification will therefore be
more difficult.

HOLD

TEST / MODELING

2928

Bounce flash Normal flash

Rotate the flash towards the ceil­ing or left and right while press­ing the bounce lock-release but­ton.

• The bounce indicator appears on the
data panel.

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

The flash may be set to the following angles.

• Upwards: 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°

• Downwards: 10° (see ‘Close-up Photography’ p. 31)

• Right: 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°

• Left: 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180°

• The bounce lock engages at the 0° position. The lock-release button
need not to be pressed when the flash is returned to the original posi­tion.

• The flash range is not displayed on the data panel when the flash is
rotated upwards or left and right. High-speed sync is also cleared.

• 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.

Continued on next page

BOUNCE FLASH

3130

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

When flash is
bounced upwards

Determine the angle in
relation to the table at
right.

Bouncing to Left and Right

Rotating the flash by 90° to bounce light sideways is recommended.
If an angle of less than 90° is used, care should be taken to ensure
that direct light from the flash does not illuminate the subject.

BOUNCE FLASH

CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY (DOWNW ARD BOUNCE)

Rotate the flash downwards while
pressing the bounce lock-release
button.

• The downward bounce indicator
appears on the data panel.

• The rotation angle is 10°.

• When photographing at a distance closer than 0.7m, the flash will not
be able to completely cover the subject and the bottom of the picture
will be darker. Use an off-camera or macro flash.

BOUNCE FLASH

Tilt the flash slightly downwards when
photographing objects between 0.7m
and 1.5m from the camera to ensure
accurate illumination.

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Illuminates the data panel at low-light levels.

Press the data panel illuminator.

• The data panel is illuminated for
approximately eight seconds. This
period is extended if the flash is used
during this time.

• To extinguish the data panel illumina­tor, press the button again while the
data panel is illuminated.

DATA PANEL ILLUMINATOR 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 is suitable for use with local focus areas on all
cameras having wide focus areas.

• 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.

ILLUMINATORS

3534

MODE AND SELECT BUTTONS

The mode, select, +, and - buttons
are used to select the functions
described on the next page.

The functions are selected with the following basic procedure. See
the relevant pages for details.

1. Select the major item with the mode button.

2. Select the minor item with the select button.

3. Make the setting with the + and - buttons.

4. Press the select button* repeatedly until blinking stops.
* Also possible with the mode button or flash on/off button.

• Pressing the + and -buttons simultaneously for three seconds restores
the initial settings (p. 64).

• Multiple settings which are prohibited are not displayed. For example,
as HSS cannot be selected with RATIO set to or , HSS is
not displayed when the select button is pressed if RATIO is on.

Figures in brackets after each item indicate the relevant page.

Selected with

mode button

Selected with

select button

Selected with + and - buttons

(items in Italics are initial settings)

HSS (38)

ON

, OFF

WL (40)

OFF

, ON, CONTROL

RATIO

OFF

, ,

LEVEL (58)

1/1

, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

HSS (38)

ON,

OFF

WL (40)

OFF

, ON

LEVEL (58)

1/1

, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

Hz

100, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10,

9, 8, 7, 6,

5

, 4, 3, 2

TIME

- - (unlimited), 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15,

10

, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2

LEVEL

1/8, 1/16,

1/32

TTL (36)

M (36)

MULTI (60)

MODE/SELECT BUTTON

3736

MANUAL FLASH (M)

Normal TTL flash metering automati­cally adjusts the flash intensity to pro­vide the proper exposure for the sub­ject. Manual flash provides a fixed
flash intensity irrespective of the
brightness of the subject and the
camera setting.

• Manual flash operates in the camera’s
M (manual) mode only. TTL measuring
is selected automatically in other
modes.

• As manual flash is not affected by the
reflectivity of the subject, it is conve­nient for use with subjects with
extremely high or low reflectivity.

TTL flash metering

Manual flash metering

2. Press the mode button to dis­play on the data panel.

• The modes change in the following
order.

, ,

1. Select the M mode on the cam­era.

• The flash indicator is not displayed after a photo is taken with
manual flash.

• ADI and pre-flash metering may be used with some camera-flash-lens
combinations. Both ADI and pre-flash metering are handled as a type
of TTL flash metering.

• Using custom functions, manual flash may be selected without setting
the camera in the M mode (p. 66).

MANUAL FLASH

3. Press the + or – button to
select the power level to be
set.

• The power level can be selected
from the following.
1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

• When the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down, the distance
where the proper exposure will be
obtained will appear in the data panel.

Proper exposure is obtained at less than 1.5m.

Proper exposure is obtained at more than 28m.

3938

HIGH-SPEED SYNC (HSS)

High-speed sync Normal flash

1. Press the mode button to dis­play or on the data
panel.

2. Press the select button to blink
[HSS].

• The currently selected high-speed
sync setting ( / ) also blinks
simultaneously.

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.

3. Press the + or – button to
select .

4. Press the select button repeat­edly until blinking stops.

• [HSS] remains on the data panel.

• High-speed sync is cleared when is selected with the procedure
described above, and a shutter speed faster than the sync speed can
no longer be set.

• It is recommended that photos be taken in bright locations. When pho­tographing in dark areas the shutter speed will not exceed the sync
speed, even when is selected.

• The flash range with high-speed sync is less than for normal flash
photography. Check that the subject is within the displayed flash range
before taking the photo.

• High-speed sync cannot be used with multiple flash, ratio flash, or
bounce flash in the upwards, left, and right directions.

• When using a flash meter or color meter, high-speed sync cannot be
used because it interferes with the proper exposure. Either select

to clear it, or select a shutter speed less than the sync speed.

HIGH-SPEED SYNC

4140

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.
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

Normal flash

Wireless flash

Wireless ratio flash

Types Of Wireless/Remote Flash

The following three types of wireless flash are supported.

[1] Using the built-in flash (p. 46)

The following two modes are available.

• Use only an off-camera flash unit
(photo , p. 40).

• Use the built-in flash, and an off-cam­era flash unit, to provide a light intensi­ty ratio of 1:2 respectively (photo ,
p. 40).

[2] Using two flash units (p. 47)

The following two modes are available.

• Use only the off-camera flash unit
(photo , p. 40).

• Use one flash unit attached to the
camera, and another off-camera flash
unit, to provide a light intensity ratio of
1:2 respectively (photo , p. 40).

Appropriate cameras and flash units:

• Any camera on page 6.

• A single 5600HS (D), 3600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi.

Usable cameras and flash units:

• Maxxum/Dynax 9, 7, 800si, 700si, or 600si.

• Two 5600HS (D), 3600HS (D), 5400HS, or 5400xi, or one 5600HS
(D), 5400HS, or 5400xi, and one 3600HS (D) or 3500xi.

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WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE

[3] Using the Wireless Remote
Flash Controller (p. 52).

The following two modes are avail­able.

• Use off-camera flash units (photo ,
p. 40).

• Use two off-camera flash units to pro­vide a light intensity ratio of 1:2 or 2:1.

Usable cameras and flash units:

• Maxxum/Dynax 9, 7, 800si, 700si, or 600si.

• A Wireless Remote Flash Contoroller and one or more 5600HS (D),
3600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi.

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 below
when positioning the camera, flash, and subject.

• Photograph in dark locations indoors.

• If you rotate the flashtube using bounce-flash function (p. 28) so that
wireless/remote control-signal receiver points toward the camera, it
will be easier for the flash to receive a signal from the camera.

• Install the off-camera flash within the gray area in the following dia­gram. See the flash unit manual for details of the distance between
the flash and the subject (Table 2) for all except the 5600HS (D).

Do not place the flash
directly behind the subject

Distance between
5600HS (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).

• The flash range is not shown on the data panel with wireless flash.

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

1/4000

sec

Aperture

2.8
4

5.6

1.4 - 5
1 - 5
1 - 5

1.4 - 5
1 - 5
1 - 5

1 - 5
1 - 5
1 - 5

1 - 5
1 - 3.5
1 - 2.5

1 - 3.5
1 - 2.5
1 - 1.7

1 - 2.5
1 - 1.7
1 - 1.2

1 - 1.7
1 - 1.2

–

1 - 1.2

–
–

Distance camera-

subject (Table 1)

Distance 5600HS (D) - subject (Table 2)

Other than HSS

HSS

Units: m

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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.

• Test flash for the wireless/remote flash is in the currently selected test
flash mode. Three flashes occur with and flashes continue for four
seconds with . One flash occurs at the HOLD position.

• 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 5600HS (D) is automatically set to 24mm.
Zoom position other than 24mm is not recommended.

• In wireless/remote flash mode, ADI metering and pre-flash metering
will be canceled and TTL flash metering will be used automatically.

• 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.

• Multiple flash cannot be used.

• When another wireless flash is being used nearby, the channel can be
changed using custom settings, to prevent interference (p. 65).

• Make sure that RATIO is not displayed on the data panel of the off­camera flash except using with the Wireless Remote Flash Controller.
If ratio is selected with the off-camera flash, proper exposure will not
be obtained.

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WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE

6. Use test flash to check the 5600HS (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, or point the wireless/remote control-signal receiver
towards the camera.

7. Check again that the built-in flash and the 5600HS (D) are

fully charged, and press the shutter-release button to
take the photo.

[1]-2 Ratio-Flash Control Using The Built-In Flash

The built-in flash and 5600HS (D) may be controlled to a flash
intensity of 1 and 2 respectively. See photo on page 40.
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 high-speed sync photography cannot be used.

• Ratio-flash control cannot be used with the Maxxum QTsi, 300si, and
Dynax 303si, 300si.

[1]-1 Using The Built-In Flash

1. Attach the 5600HS (D) to the
camera and switch the flash
and camera power supplies on.

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 5600HS (D) is also set to wire­less automatically, and WLis dis­played on the data panel.

3. Remove the 5600HS (D) from
the camera and raise the built­in flash.

4. Set up the camera and the
5600HS (D).

• See page 43 for details.

5. Check that the built-in flash
and 5600HS (D) are fully
charged.

• is lit in the viewfinder when the
built-in flash is fully charged.

• The AF illuminator on the front blinks,
and on the rear is lit, when the
5600 HS (D) is fully charged.

WIRELESS FLASH

[1]-3 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 detail.

• 5600HS (D)’s setting : Follow the step 1 to 5 in page 49.

• This procedure is not available with the Maxxum QTsi, 400si, 300si
and the Dynax 500siSuper, 500si, 303si, 300si.

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5. Press the select button repeatedly
until blinking stops.

6. Attach the 5600HS (D) to the camera.

WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE

• The 5400HS or 5400xi may be used as the controller. See the flash
unit manual if using the 5400HS. Display [W.L - C.1] if using the
5400xi.

Setting Up The Off-Camera Flash

(The following applies when the 5600HS (D) is used as the off-cam­era flash.)

1. Switch the 5600HS (D) on.

2. Press the mode button to display

or .

3. Press the select button repeatedly to
blink [WL].

4. Press the + or – button to blink [WL
On].

5. Press the select button repeatedly
until blinking stops.

• The 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi may be used as the off-camera flash.
See the flash manual if using the 5400HS. Display [W.L-F.1] if using
the 5400xi. Press and hold the on/off button until wireless indicator
glows if using the 3500xi.

[2]-1 Using Two Flash Units

• Use two 5600HS (D), 5400HS, or
5400xi, or one 5600HS (D), 5400HS,
or 5400xi, and one 3600HS (D) or
3500xi.

• Use Maxxum/Dynax 9, 7, 800si, 700si,
or 600si.

When two flash units are used, the
unit attached to the camera is used as
the controller, and the other as the off­camera flash.

+ button
– button
Select button
Mode button

Setting Up The Controller

(The following applies when the 5600HS (D) is used as the con­troller.)

1. Switch the 5600HS (D) on.

2. Press the mode button to display
.

3. Press the select button repeatedly to

blink [WL].

4. Press the + or – button to blink [WL

CONTROL].

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3. Press the + or – button to select
.

4. Press the select button.

5. Attach the 5600HS (D) to the camera.

WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE

Setting Up The Off-Camera Flash

Set up the off-camera flash as described on page 49. Manual flash

cannot be used.

Taking Photos

The same method is used as for photography without ratio-flash
control (p. 50).

• Set shutter speed to 1/60 of a second or less (low shutter speed).
Wireless high-speed sync photography cannot be used.

Setting Up The Controller

(The following applies when the 5600HS (D) is used as the con­troller.)

1. Set up the 5600HS (D) with the wire­less controller as described in 1~4
on page 48.

2. Press the select button to blink
[RATIO].

Taking Photos

1. Set up a camera with a controller, and off-camera flash
unit.

• See page 43 for details.

• When using the 5600HS (D) as the controller and a flash other than
the D flash (see page 6) as the off-camera flash, ensure that the
shutter speed does not exceed the flash sync speed for the camera.
The off-camera flash will not operate if the shutter speed is greater
than the sync speed.

2. Check that both flash units are fully charged.

• The AF illuminator on the front blinks, and on the rear is lit, when
the 5600HS (D) is fully charged.

3. Use test flash to check the off-camera 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, or point the wireless/remote control-signal receiver
towards the camera.

4. Check again that both flash units are fully charged, and
press the shutter-release button to take the photo.

[2]-2 Ratio-Flash Control Using Two Flash Units

The controller and off-camera flash may be controlled to a flash
intensity of 1 and 2 respectively. See photo on page 40.

• Ratio-flash control cannot be used with manual flash photography

.

WIRELESS FLASH

1. Set up the 5600HS (D) with the off-camera flash as
described in 1~4 on page 52~53.

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3. Press the select button repeatedly to
blink [WL].

4. Press the + or – button to blink [WL
On].

5. Press the select button repeatedly
until blinking stops.

Taking Photos

Refer to the Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual.

• Set shutter speed to 1/60 of a second or less (low shutter speed).
Wireless high-speed sync photography cannot be used.

[3]-2 Ratio-Flash Control Using Two Or More Flash Units

When using wireless flash with two or more program flash units, it
is also possible to provide a flash intensity of 1 and 2 (or 2 and 1)
respectively.

• Ratio-flash control is not possible with 3600HS (D) and 3500xi only, as
ratio cannot be set with these flashes. Use with 5600HS (D), 5400HS,
or 5400xi.

• Ratio-flash control cannot be used with manual flash photography

.

WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE

[3]-1 Using Wireless Remote Flash Controller

• The Wireless Remote Flash Controller
and at least one 5600HS (D), 3600HS
(D), 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi is
required.

• Use Maxxum/Dynax 9, 7, 800si, 700si,
or 600si.

The Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual may state that it is
for use only with the Maxxum/Dynax 9xi. However, it may be used
with all the cameras listed above. As test flash differs between cam­eras, refer to the camera manual beforehand.
It may state that only the 5400xi and 3500xi flash units can be
used, however the 5600HS (D) can be used in the same way as the
5400xi.
The 5600HS (D) is set up with the wireless flash as shown below.

1. Switch the 5600HS (D) on.

2. Press the mode button to display

or .

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Using 5600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi only

(The following applies for 5600HS (D). See flash or Wireless
Remote Flash Controller manual for other flashes.)

+ button
– button
Select button
Mode button

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3. Press the + or – button to select
for one flash, and for

another.

• The flash set to provides 1/3 of the
whole light intensity. flash provides
2/3 of the whole intensity.

• Do not set both flashes to the same ratio.
Proper exposure may not be obtained.

4. Press the select button.

Using with 3600HS (D) or 3500xi

Set up the 5600HS (D) with the wireless ratio off-camera flash in the
same way as described in 1~4 on page 53~54, and select .
Set up the 3600HS (D) or 3500xi with the wireless off-camera flash.
(See flash or Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual for details.)
Ratio is set to automatically, and provides 2/3 of the whole
light intensity.

Taking Photos

Refer to the Wireless Remote Flash Controller manual.

• Set shutter speed to 1/30 of a second or less (low shutter speed).

2. Press the select button to blink
[RATIO].

CONNECTING CAMERA AND FLASH BY CABLE

The use of the optional off-camera
cables allows photography with the
flash units separated from the camera.
Up to four flash units can be connect­ed. The ability to take photographs
without the need to consider position­ing of the flash units provides for con­siderable freedom to create a variety
of shadow effects on the subject.

• Flash units with accessory terminals
can be connected directly. When con­necting the 5600HS (D), remove the
terminal cap and plug the cable into
the accessory terminal.

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WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH MODE

Flash Units

Use the following flash units for off-camera flash photography by
cable.
A group: 5600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi, 5200i
B group: 3600HS (D), 3500xi, 2000xi, 3200i, 2000i

• In this mode, ADI metering and pre-flash metering will be canceled
and TTL flash metering will be used automatically.

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6. Press the select button repeatedly
until blinking stops.

7. Take the photo.

CONNECTING CAMERA AND FLASH BY CABLE

Flash-Ratio Control (varying the intensity of individual flash)

When using two or more flash units, it
is possible to provide a flash intensity
of 1 and 2 (or 2 and 1) respectively.

• Ratio control is not possible with B
group flash units only (p. 55).

• Ratio control cannot be used with
300si, as proper exposure may not be
obtained.

Set up the Agroup flash with ratio control. The following applies
when the 5600HS (D) is used. See each flash manual for other
flashes.

1. Connect the flash units with off-cam­era cables.

2. Switch all flash units on.

3. Press the mode button on the
5600HS (D) to display on the
data panel.

4. Press the select button repeatedly to
blink [RATIO].

5. Press the + or – button to select

or .

• If is selected, it provides 1/3 of the
whole light intensity. If , it proveds 2/3
of the whole intensity.

• Other flashes will provide the rest of the
light intensity automatically.

+ button
– button
Select button
Mode button

CONNECTING BY CABLE

Equalizing The Power Level Of All Flash Units

All the flash units in Aand B group can be used.

1. Connect the flash units with off-camera cables.

2. Switch all flash units on.

3. Take the photo.

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• When the power level is changed, the distance displayed on the data
panel changes accordingly.

• Power level settings can be set independently for TTL photography

, manual flash photography , and multiple photography
. When switching between these, the flash will remember your

setting for each individual mode.

• In TTL flash photography, the power level will be adjusted with the
selected level its maximum.

• In manual flash photography, if the power level is set at 1/1, then the
flash will fire at full power. If set at 1/2, it will fire at half power, etc.

SETTING POWER LEVEL (LEVEL)

The power level for the flash can be adjusted.

1. Press the select button to dis­play [LEVEL] on the data
panel.

• The current level is displayed.

• This step may be ignored when man­ual flash is selected.

2. Press the + or – button to
select the power level to be
set.

• With TTL or manual flash photogra­phy the power level may be selected
from the following.
1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

• With multiple flash photography the
power level may be selected from the
following.
1/8, 1/16, 1/32

3. Press the select button.

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4. Press the + or – button to
select the flash frequency.

• The flash frequency may be selected
from the following.
100, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5,
4, 3, 2, 1

• Press and hold the + or - buttons to
change the value rapidly.

5. Press the select button to blink
[TIMES].

• The current number of flashes for
multiple flash is displayed on the
data panel.

6. Press the + or – button to
select the number of flashes.

• The number of flashes may be
selected from the following.

--, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7,
6, 5, 4, 3, 2

• Press and hold the + or - buttons to
change the value rapidly.

• When -- is selected flashes continue
at the set frequency while the shutter
is open.

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MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI)

The flash is triggered a number of
times while the shutter is open.
Multiple flash allows motion of the
subject to be captured in a photo­graph for later analysis.

• The camera must be set to the M
(manual) mode for multiple flash pho­tography. Multiple flash cannot be
used unless the camera supports the
M mode.

1. Set the camera to the M mode.

2. Press the mode button to dis-

play of the data panel.

3. Press the select button to blink

[Hz].

• The current multiple flash frequency

(flashes per second) is displayed on
the data panel.

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• To prevent shaking, the use of a tripod is recommended during multi­ple flash photography.

• Test flash will fire at the selected frequency/number/level while the
test-flash button is being pressed if the selection switch is at or
HOLD.

• The use of custom settings allows the camera to be set up for manual
flash photography without selecting the M mode (p. 66).

Maximum Number Of Continuous Flashes

The maximum number of continuous flashes during multiple flash
photography is limited by the charge in the battery. Use the follow­ing values as a guide.

With alkaline batteries

Power

level

1/8
1/16
1/32

3444555556677710
56788991010101010152040

10 10 10 15 15 20 20 20 25 30 40 40* 40* 40* 40*

Flash frequency (Hz)

1005040302010987654321

Power

level

1/8
1/16
1/32

34445555566771020
56788991010101015204040*

10 15 15 15 15 20 25 25 30 40 40* 40* 40* 40* 40*

Flash frequency (Hz)

1005040302010987654321

• The maximum number of flashes varies with the type of battery and its
condition. If the external battery pack EP-2 is used, the maximum
number of flashes increases beyond the values given above.

With nickel-metal hydride batteries

MULTIPLE FLASH (MULTI)

7. Press the select button to blink
[LEVEL] on the data panel.

• The current power level is displayed.

8. Press the + or – button to
select the power level to be
set.

• The power level may be selected
from the following.
1/8, 1/16, 1/32

9. Press the select button.

10.Set the shutter speed and aperture.

• The shutter speed is calculated as follows to suit the selected flash
frequency and number of flashes.

Number of flashes (TIME) ÷ Flash frequency (Hz) ≤ Shutter speed
For example, when ten flashes and 5Hz are selected, 10 ÷ 5 = 2
requires a shutter speed of longer than two seconds.

11.When the flash is fully charged, press the shutter­release button to take the photo.

• The distance at which the proper exposure is obtained with a single
flash is displayed on the data panel.

MULTIPLE FLASH

*40 signifies more than 40.

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CUSTOM FUNCTIONRESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS

The various flash settings may be changed as necessary. The fol­lowing five items may be changed.

• Wireless channel setting (channels 1~4)

• Flash range units (m/ft)

• Time to auto power off (4 minutes, 15 minutes, 60 minutes, none)

• Time to auto power off when using wireless (60 minutes, none)

• Exposure modes in which manual flash and multiple flash may be
set (M mode only, all modes)

1. Press the select button for 3
seconds.

• The first item (wireless channel set­ting) is displayed.

2. Press the select button to
select the item, and press the
+ or – button to select the
desired setting.

• Each time the select button is
pressed, the next of the five items
appears on the data panel (see fol­lowing page).

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64

Most of the flash functions return to
the default settings, as follows, if both
the + button and – button are pressed
and held for three seconds.

Item

Settings

Page

Flash on/off

On (Auto on or on)

15

Flash coverage (zoom)

Auto zoom (85mm)

23

Flash mode (TTL/M/MULTI)

TTL

36

High speed sync (HSS)

On

38

Wireless/remote flash (WL)

Off

40

Ratio control (RATIO)

Off

–

Power level in TTL/M

1/1

58

Power level in multiple flash

1/32

62

Frequency in multiple flash (Hz)

5

60

Repetition in multiple flash (TIMES)

10

61

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3. Press the mode button.

• The data panel returns to the original
display.

• When the setting other than the
default setting is selected in custom
3, 4 or 5, remains on the data
display.

• After changing the wireless flash channel (see 1. Wireless channel
setting), fit the flash to the camera, and press the shutter-release but­ton partway down to transmit the flash channel information to the cam­era.

• When ‘All modes’ is selected (see 5. Exposure modes in which manu­al flash and multiple flash may be set) manual flash and multiple flash
photography may be used in all exposure modes. The setting is pro­vided for the sake of convenience, however the proper exposure may
not be obtained with photography in other than the M mode, and it is
therefore recommended that the M mode be used.

• The selected settings are maintained even when the flash unit is
switched off, or the battery is removed.

CUSTOM FUNCTION

1. Wireless channel setting

Channel 1 Channel 2

2. Flash range units (m/ft)

4. Time to auto power off when using wireless

60 minutes none

Channel 3 Channel 4

3. Time to auto power off

4 minutes 15 minutes 60 minutes none

Select with the select button

Select with the + button or – button

5.

Exposure modes in which manual flash and multiple flash may be set

M mode only All modes

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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
5600HS (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, only [2] and [3] on page 41 and 42
may be used for wireless flash. Use the AE lock button for test flash.

• Wireless photography with the 7xi, 5xi, and 3xi is possible only with [1]
on page 41 (Using The Built-In Flash). See the camera manual for
details of taking photographs.

• 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.

APPENDIX

COMBINATION

7170

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, only [2] and [3] on page 41 and
42 may be used for wireless flash. Use the spot button for test flash.

• Wireless photography with the RD-175 is possible only with [1] on
page 41 (Using The Built-In Flash). See the camera manual for details
of taking photographs.

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.

• Wireless photography is possible only with [1] on page 41 (Using The
Built-In Flash). See the camera manual for details of taking pho­tographs.

• 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.

COMBINATION

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Bounce Reflector V Set

This reflector is attached to the
5600HS (D) flash for simple bounce
illumination photography outdoors,
and indoors where no reflective sur­faces are available. The unit folds
easily for convenient carrying.

• The flash range is not displayed on the
data panel. High-speed sync is also
cleared.

• If you already have Bounce Reflector
Sets III or IV, it is only necessary to
purchase the adapter. The reflector
part is the same.

Use Of Other Accessories With The 5600HS (D)

• The control grip CG-1000 does not allow correct control, and therefore
cannot be used with the 5600HS (D).

ACCESSORIES

Off-Camera Accessories

The following off-camera accessories
are available.

• Off-camera cable

• Off-camera shoe

• Extension cable

• Cable CD

• Triple connector TC-1000

External Battery Pack EP-2 Set

The external battery pack contains six
AA-size alkaline batteries. It reduces
charging time by half, and doubles the
number of flashes possible.

The off-camera cable allows the flash to be used from any position.
Use of the extension cable allows of the distance from the camera
to be further extended. Use of the cable CD and triple connector
TC-1000 allows photography with multiple flash units.

• With the 5600HS (D), the off-camera cable may be connected directly
to the flash accessory terminal without the need to use the off-camera
shoe. Use the off-camera shoe when the flash is used on a tripod.

ACCESSORIES

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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.

• 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 camera 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
camera and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shoot­ing in cold weather. may blink 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.

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 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, 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
starts blinking 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.

CAUTIONS

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Flash coverage
Top-bottom (° )

Left-right

(° )

17 24 28 35 50 70 85
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125 78 70 60 46 36 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, power level 1/32, nickel-metal
hydride battery)

Automatic flash at low contrast and low brightness
For wide focus area
Approximate operating range
(with Maxxum/Dynax 7)

AF mid 3 areas: 0.5 - 10m (24 - 105mm)
AF top-bottom 6 areas: 0.5 - 5m (35 - 105mm)

Flash control using pre-flash, TTL direct meter­ing, manual flash

77.5 (W) x 132 (H) x 95.5 (D) mm
370g (without batteries)

Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time
of printing and are subject to change without notice.

0.2 - 11 0.2 - 13 0.2 - 8

PERFORMANCE

Power level

1/1
1/2
1/4

1/8
1/16
1/32

17 24 28 35 50 70 85
18 30 32 38 44 50 56
12 21 22 26 31 35 38

9 151619222527

6.4 10 11 13 15 17 19

4.5 7.5 8 9 11 12 13

3.2 5.3 5.7 6.7 7.8 8.8 9.7

Flash Coverage Setting (mm)

Normal flash (ISO 100)

Shutter speed

1/250

1/500
1/1000
1/2000
1/4000
1/8000

1/12000

17 24 28 35 50 70 85

6.7 12 13 15 17 19 22

4.5 8.6 9.5 10 12 13 16

3.5 6 6.7 7.5 9 9.5 11

2.4 4.3 4.5 5 6 6.7 8

1.7 3 3.5 3.7 4.5 4.7 5.6

1.2 2.1 2.4 2.5 3 3.5 4
1 1.8 2 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.5

Flash Coverage Setting (mm)

HSS flat flash (flash with HSS, ISO 100)

Wireless flash (ISO 100)

Guide number

17 24 28 35 50 70 85
14 25 26 30 35 41 42

Flash Coverage Setting (mm)

Alkaline

90 - 3200

Frequency (sec)
Repetition (times)

Lithium

250 - 8000

Nickel hydride

80 - 2800

• Repetition is the approximate number of times that
are achieved before a new battery is completely
flat.

PERFORMANCE

Power level

1/1

Frequency/
Repetition

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