Minolta MAXXUM DYNAX FLASH 3200I instruction Manual

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MINOLTA

[IJINSTRUCTION MANUAL

MAXXUM®

FLASH3200i

The Maxxum Flash 3200i is designed for totally automatic flash photograph with your
Minolta Maxxum 7000i or-30QQ!..autofocus SLR. Its internal power zoom system auto-
matically adjusts flash coveragefor lensfocal lengths from 28mm through 85mm, evenwhile
zooming. Direct (TIL of-the-film) AutOflas·h~ng operates in all flash modes to ensure
accurate exposure, and a low power setting can be used for faster recycling. The 3200i also
hasa built-in AF illuminator for autofocusing in low light a t~1 darkness.

The Maxxum Flash 3200i is controlled by the advanced flaSl1-ce~1 program of your
7000i or 3000i camera. In P mode on either camera, the flash automatically switches on
when necessary, and slow-shutter sync and fill flash are completely automatic. With the
lOOOi camera, A mode and M mode can also beused. Any aperture can be used in A mode,
and slow-shutter sync and fill flash are also possible. In M mode, you can set both aperture
and shutter speedfor creative effects.

Carefully read this manual to learn about the 3200i's parts and features, and keep this

manual handy for future reference.

NAMES OF PARTS

Flash tube

Mounting-foot release

AF

illuminator

Mounting foot

Battery cover

Program-mode
flash signal

Flash-ready signal

Low power level signal

On/off signals

------Power-Ievel selector

On/off button

BATTERIES AND POWER

The Maxxum Flash 3200i is powered

by four AA-size batteries. Either alkaline or

rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries can

be used.

To

install

batteries:

1.

Slide battery cover out. Wipe terminals

with a clean dry cloth.

2. Insert batteries with ends as shown inside
the chamber.

3. Reinsert cover in the grooves and slide
cover fully in.

NOTES

• If the charging time after taking a picture
is longer than the time listed below, batteries

should be changed or recharged.

Alkaline 30 sec. --- change
Nickel-cadmium 10 sec. --- recharge

• To prevent battery leakage or bursting,
never mix batteries of different types,
brands, or ages.

• If flash will not be used for more than

two weeks, batteries should be removed.

• Used batteries should not be discarded in
fire.

• Keep batteries away from young children.

• If batteries are not inserted correctly,
flash will not charge and leaking or bursting
of batteries may resu It.

Charging system

The Maxxum Flash 3200i uses two
condensers to reduce the time required
for charging the flash. This two-condenser
system is controlled in the following way.

The flash system of the camera deter-
mines the guide number required for the
subject distance and exposure settings. The
system then starts changi ng the condensers

in sequence. When the required charge has
been reached, the flash ready signal appears
in the camera's viewfinder and the picture
can be taken.

To conserve battery power, the 3200i
automatically turns itself off it shutter-
release button is not touched within ap-
proximately 5 seconds. Once off, flash can
be readied for firing by touching the shutter-
release button.

Cold-weather operation

In cold weather, always use fresh bat-
teries and keep a spare set warm in an inside
pocket. For prolonged use near or below
O°C (32°Fl, Ni-Cd batteries are recom-
mended. Do not discard old batteries. Their
capacity will be restored as temperature
rises.

ATTACHING AND REMOVING FLASH

Before attaching or removing flash, make
sure power is off.
To attach: Slide flash's mounting foot into
the camera's accessory shoe unti I it locks.

To remove: ile pressing the moun ing-

foot release, slide flash straight out of
accessor s

00.

BASIC INFORMATION

Power level selection

When the 7000i camera is set to A, S or
M exposure mode, the Maxxum Flash
3200i can be used at the normal power for
maximum flash range or at "Lo " power for
faster recycling or sequential shooting in
continuous film-advance mode.

• "Lo" power cannot be set when the
7000i camera is set to P exposure mode, or
when using the 3000i camera.

• If the camera is set to S exposure mode

and the flash is set to "Lo" power, exposure
may not be correct.

To set: With flash power on, press the power

level selector. The low power level signal will
light, indicating that flash is set to "Lo"
power. Pressing the power level selector
again will cause the low power level signal to
stop glowing and the flash will return to
normal power.

Flash range for normal and "Lo" power are
shown at right.

• With flash set to "Lo" power, up to 40
pictures can be taken at 3 frames per second
with fully-charged Ni-Cd batteries.