PANASONIC DMW-FL360 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d’utilisation

Instrucciones de funcionamiento

Model No. DMW-FL360

Before use, please read these instructions completely. Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes vollständig durch. Avant l’utilisation, veuillez lire entièrement ces instructions. Antes del uso, lea detenidamente, por favor, estas instrucciones.

Flash

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Contents

Information for Your Safety............................................................................. 3

Precautions ................................................................................................ 4

Supplied accessories ..................................................................................... 5

Names of the Components.............................................................................5

Displays Appearing on the Display Panel....................................................... 7

Concerning the batteries ................................................................................ 8

Inserting and Removing the Unit’s Batteries (optional) ................................ 13

Checking the Flash’s Remaining Battery Charge......................................... 14

Mounting the Unit onto the Digital Camera, and Removing it ......................15

Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera with Communication Functions...... 17

How to select the flash mode ................................................................... 17

[TTL AUTO] ............................................................................................. 19

[AUTO] ..................................................................................................... 20

[MANUAL] ............................................................................................... 21

[FP TTL AUTO] ........................................................................................ 22

[FP MANUAL] .......................................................................................... 23

Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera without Communication

Functions ................................................................................................... 26

How to select the flash mode ................................................................... 26

[AUTO] ..................................................................................................... 27

[MANUAL] ............................................................................................... 30

Other Applications........................................................................................ 32

Taking pictures with bounce lighting......................................................... 32

Taking pictures at close range.................................................................. 33

Selecting the lighting angle manually....................................................... 34

How to use the Wide Panel ...................................................................... 35

Many choices for different flash photography applications....................... 36

Functions...................................................................................................... 37

Concerning Continuous Firing......................................................................40

Table of Guide Numbers (GN)...................................................................... 41

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 44

Cautions for Use........................................................................................... 46

Specifications ............................................................................................... 48

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ENGLISH

Information for Your Safety

≥ This flash is designed to be used with digital cameras made by Panasonic. It is

compatible with DMC-FZ50, DMC-L1K (with communication functions: P17 to

25), DMC-FZ30 etc. (without communication functions: P26 to 31). (as of September 2006)

≥ The digital camera illustrations in these operating instructions show DMC-FZ50

as an example.

≥ Four Thirds

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

-If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (private households)

countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

is a trademark.

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some

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Precautions

∫Handling the unit

≥

Do not subject the unit to strong vibration or impact.

may cause not only the unit to malfunction but also the flash head to break.

≥ Before carrying the unit around

with you, ensure that the wide panel is properly retracted. (P35)

≥ Sand and dirt may cause the

unit to malfunction. When using the unit in an environment such as a beach, take steps to protect it from sand and dirt.

≥ When taking photos on rainy days

or on a beach, take care to keep the unit dry.

≥ The unit is not waterproof. If

rain or drops of water splash onto the unit, wipe off the water with a dry cloth. If the unit does not operate normally, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter.

≥ Read the operating instructions for

your digital camera.

Doing so

∫ When the unit is not going to be

used for a prolonged period

≥ Be absolutely sure to remove the

batteries from the unit.

≥ If the batteries are left inside the

unit, a faint current will flow continuously, even when the unit’s power is off, gradually discharging the batteries. (For details on nickel metal hydride batteries, refer to P11.)

≥ Store the batteries in a cool,

moisture-free location where the temperature is kept as constant as possible. (Recommended temperature range: 15 °C to 25 °C; recommended humidity range: 40% to 60%)

≥

If you plan to store the unit and/or its batteries inside a closet or cupboard, it is recommended that you put a desiccant (silica gel) in with them.

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Supplied accessories

[Inspection to be performed when you unpack the unit]

When removing the unit from its packing box, check that the main unit and its supplied accessory is there and also check their external appearance and functions to verify that they have not sustained any damage during distribution and transportation. If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor before using the product.

For this flash, use only the flash case shown below.

Flash case VFC4230

≥ The batteries are optional.

Names of the Components

6 7

1 Wide panel (P35) 2 Flash head 3 AF assist lamp (P38)

≥ In dark locations where it is

difficult to bring the subject into focus, you can direct light onto the subject to facilitate focusing. (The AF assist works only when this flash is used in combination with Panasonic’s “Four Thirds lens reflex camera: it will not

work with other cameras.) 4Flash sensor 5 Lock ring (P15) 6 Lock pin (P15) 7 Terminal area (P15)

” digital single-

3 4

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17 Select dial

(P21, 24, 27, 30, 37)

18 [TEST/CHARGE] button (P14,

17, 26)

19 [AUTO CHECK] lamp

(P14, 19, 20, 22, 27)

20 Display panel (P7)

19 18

11 12 13 14 15

8 Bounce unlock button

(up/down direction) (P15, 32)

9 Bounce up/down angle display

(P32)

10 Bounce unlock button

(left/right direction) (P15, 32)

11 Bounce left/right angle display

(P32) 12 [MODE] button (P17, 26, 37) 13 [LIGHT] button

≥ The display panel will light for

about 15 seconds. It also may light depending on the operation on the digital camera with communication functions.

14 [POWER] button

(P14, 17, 26, 37) 15 Battery cover (P13) 16 [ZOOM] button

(P27, 30, 34, 35)

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Displays Appearing on the Display Panel

13 4

13 12

10 9

1 FP firing (P22, 23) 2 Flash intensity adjustment

(P24) 3 Flash mode (P17, 26) 4 Lighting angle display (P38)

≥ [FOURTHIRDS]:

The lighting angle is displayed by the focal length of the “Four Thirds” digital camera format lens.

≥ [135]:

The lighting angle is converted into the focal length of the 135 camera (35 mm film conversion) and

displayed. 5 ZOOM mode (P34) 6 ZOOM value (P34) 7Aperture 8 Distance display (P38)

9 Setting displays

(guide number, ISO sensitivity, aperture, flash working range, correct distance, flash intensity

adjustment) 10 ISO sensitivity 11 Guide number (GN) (P41) 12 Close-up flash (P33) 13 Wide panel display (P35)

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Concerning the batteries

∫Types of batteries that can be

used

AA Alkaline dry batteries (LR6) AA Rechargeable nickel metal

hydride batteries (Ni-MH)

≥ The use of batteries made by

Panasonic is recommended.

≥ The performance of the batteries

used may significantly differ depending on which battery brand is used, how long the batteries have been stored since they were manufactured and how they have been stored.

≥ The performance of the batteries

decreases temporarily at low temperatures (below 10 °C), but will be restored when the temperature returns to room temperature.

≥ Malfunctioning may occur under

certain ambient temperatures and operating conditions. However, this is not indicative of trouble.

≥ In order to ensure that the

batteries will function for as long as possible, it is recommended that you turn off the unit’s power during the intervals between taking photos. If the unit is to be used for prolonged periods, the use of rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries is recommended.

≥ Once spent, batteries may recover

their performance when left standing for a while, but they will quickly become unusable again. For this reason, always make a point of replacing spent batteries with fresh ones.

∫ Types of batteries with which

operation is not guaranteed

AA Ni-Cd batteries AA Nickel-manganese batteries

(ZR6) AA Lithium batteries (FR6) AA Manganese batteries (R6) AA Oxyride (oxy-nickel-hydroxide)

dry batteries CR-V3 Lithium battery packs

≥ Panasonic offers no guarantees

that the unit will operate properly when any of the batteries listed above are used. Furthermore, use of these batteries may result in electrolyte leakage, power failure etc.

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∫ Batteries with shapes that

cannot be used

≥ Installing batteries with irregular

shapes in the unit may cause electrolyte leakage, heat generation and even rupturing of the batteries themselves.

≥ Some batteries sold on the market

have part or all of their jackets missing: Under no circumstances should such batteries be used. (Refer to the figure below.)

≥ Batteries (bare batteries) with no

external jackets or batteries with parts of their jackets missing

≥ Batteries whose - electrode is

flat

∫ Handling the batteries

Mishandling of batteries may cause electrolyte leakage, heat generation and even rupturing of the batteries themselves. Heed with the following cautions.

≥ Do not expose batteries to water

or seawater or allow their terminal areas to become wet.

≥ Do not remove their external

jackets or damage them in any way.

≥ Do not drop the batteries, knock

them into other objects or subject them to any other kind of strong impact.

≥ Stop using the batteries as soon

as you notice any electrolyte leakage, deformation, discolouration or any other such trouble.

≥ Do not store batteries in locations

where the temperature and/or humidity levels are high.

≥ Keep batteries out of the reach of

infants and small children.

≥ Always use 2 new batteries of the

same type when replacing batteries.

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≥ Remove the batteries from the

unit when you do not intend to use the unit for a prolonged period.

≥ Batteries may be hot immediately

after the unit has been used. Before removing them from the unit, turn off the unit’s power and wait until the temperature of the batteries has dropped.

≥ At low temperatures (under

10 °C), the performance of batteries will deteriorate and the number of flashes fired by the unit will be sharply reduced. The operating duration of batteries tends to be shorter particularly when alkaline dry batteries are used so warm them in your pocket before use. When warming batteries in your pocket, avoid direct contact with cigarette lighters and other metal objects as well as with pocket/body warmers.

≥ The number of flashes fired by

the unit may also be sharply reduced if the electrodes of the batteries are exposed to oils from the skin or other forms of dirt. Before installing the batteries, wipe the

+ and -

+ and - electrodes carefully

using a soft, dry cloth.

If electrolytes should leak from the batteries, wipe away all traces of the electrolyte in the battery compartment, and then insert fresh batteries or fully charged nickel metal hydride batteries.

If you should get electrolyte on your hands or clothes, rinse it off thoroughly with water. If you should get electrolyte in your eyes, you risk losing your sight. In such a case, do not rub your eyes but immediately wash them with clean water, and then seek medical advice.

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∫ Rechargeable nickel metal

hydride batteries

Nickel metal hydride batteries can be made ready for use by recharging them using a dedicated charger. However, mishandling may cause electrolyte leakage, heat generation, the ignition of flames and even rupturing of the batteries themselves. Heed the following precautions.

≥ It may not be possible to

properly recharge batteries with

+ and - electrodes. Use a

dirty soft, dry cloth to carefully wipe

+ and - electrodes as well

the as the terminal areas of the charger.

≥ Either when they are purchased

or when they have not been used for a prolonged period, nickel metal hydride batteries may not have a sufficient charge. This is due to their characteristics and is not indicative of trouble. Their regular performance will be restored after they have been charged a number of times.

≥ It is recommended that the

batteries be recharged only after their existing charge has been used up. If they are repeatedly charged without their existing charge first having been used up, it may be difficult for them to sustain their capacity. (A phenomenon referred to as the memory effect.)

≥ If the memory effect has

occurred, use up the existing charge in the batteries until the unit cannot fire and then recharge them fully a number of times. This will restore their capacity.

≥ When nickel metal hydride

batteries are not being used, their capacity will diminish due to the effects of natural discharging.

≥ Do not continuously charge

nickel metal hydride batteries which already have a charge.

≥ Do not remove their external

jackets or damage them in any way.

≥ Read the instructions

accompanying the charger used when recharging the batteries.

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Nickel metal hydride batteries have a specific service life. As they are increasingly used or as time goes by, their capacity will diminish gradually. When the length of time during which the unit can be used has dropped drastically, the batteries may have reached the end of their service life. Obtain fresh batteries.

≥ The length of the service life of

batteries differs depending on their storage method, operating conditions and the environment in which they are used.

∫When the unit is not going to be

used for a prolonged period

≥ If the batteries are left inside the

unit, a faint current will flow continuously, even when the unit’s power is off, gradually discharging the batteries. If they are left like this, they may overdischarge and may become unusable even when recharged.

≥ When storing the batteries for a

prolonged period, it is recommended that they be charged once a year and that after their remaining charge has been used up, they be removed from the unit and stored again.

∫ Service life of batteries

Number of flashes (number of full flashes in MANUAL mode at intervals of 30 seconds)

Batteries used

Alkaline dry batteries (LR6)

Nickel metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH)

Photo taking conditions

≥ Temperature: 23 °C

Flash interval

Batteries used Flash interval

Alkaline dry batteries (LR6)

Nickel metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH)

≥ The number of flashes and flash

interval differ slightly depending on the storage status of the batteries and the operating conditions.

Number of

flashes

Approx.

120 flashes

Approx.

200 flashes

Approx. 8 s

Approx. 7.5 s

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Inserting and Removing the Unit’s Batteries (optional)

≥ Check that the unit’s power is off. ≥ Use alkaline dry batteries or

rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries.

1 Slide the battery cover to

open it.

≥ There is tape adhered to the

battery cover the first time that you use the unit. Peel it off.

2 When inserting the

batteries, ensure that the + and - poles of the batteries are aligned correctly.

3 Close the battery cover by

sliding it back firmly as far as it will go.

≥ After using the unit, take out the

batteries.

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Checking the Flash’s Remaining Battery Charge

≥ Install the batteries and then turn

on the unit and check the battery remaining power.

1 Press the [POWER] button.

POWER

≥ Charging now starts.

2 Check that the [TEST/

CHARGE] button lights.

TEST/CHARGE

≥ After the batteries have been fully

charged, the [TEST/CHARGE] button lights.

≥ If it takes as long for the [TEST/

CHARGE] button to light as the period indicated in the table below, it means that the batteries are nearly worn out. Replace them with fresh batteries as soon as possible.

Alkaline batteries More

Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries

≥ If the [TEST/CHARGE] button and

[AUTO CHECK] lamp both flash at the same time, it means that the batteries are almost completely worn out and should be replaced with fresh batteries as soon as possible.

than 30 s

than 10 s

3 Press the [POWER] button

to turn off the unit’s power.

≥ When the [TEST/CHARGE] button

is pressed, the unit may fire.

≥ Turn off the power in the following

situations:

≥ When mounting the unit onto, or

disengaging it from, the digital camera

≥ When you do not want the unit

to fire

≥ When you are not going to use

the unit

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Mounting the Unit onto the Digital Camera, and Removing it

≥ Check that the power of the digital

camera and unit is off. (Mounting the unit onto, or disengaging it from, the camera while the power is on may cause trouble and is not recommended.)

∫ Mounting the unit

1 Secure the flash head at

the horizontal front position.

A: Bounce unlock button

≥ If the flash head is at the lock

position, rotate it while pressing the bounce unlock button.

2 Loosen the lock ring.

≥ If the lock pin is protruding, turn

the lock ring in the opposite direction from [2LOCK] and retract the pin.

≥ Do not apply more force than is

necessary to the lock ring.

≥ Do not touch the terminal areas

with your fingers, metal objects, etc.

≥ Do not mount the unit onto the

digital camera while the lock pin is protruding. Otherwise you may damage the unit.

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3 Slide the unit firmly toward

the back of the hot shoe until a clicking sound is heard.

4 Turn the lock ring in the

[2LOCK] direction until it stops turning.

∫ Removing the unit

Completely loosen the lock ring, and slide the unit off from the hot shoe.

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Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera with Communication Functions

How to select the flash mode

≥ For details on each flash mode,

turn to P19 to 23.

1 Turn on the power of the

digital camera.

2 Press the [POWER] button

on the unit.

POWER

≥ The [TEST/CHARGE] button lights

after the batteries have been fully charged.

3 Press the shutter button of

the digital camera halfway down.

≥ The ISO sensitivity, aperture,

shutter speed and other photo taking information are sent between the digital camera and the unit.

4 Press the [MODE] button,

and select the flash mode.

MODE

A:Flash mode

≥ The flash mode is shown on the

display panel.

≥ The mode is changed each time

the [MODE] button is pressed.

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∫Concerning the flash modes

Item Details of settings

[TTL AUTO] After measuring the appropriate flash intensity by

[AUTO] The unit senses the light by its flash sensor in

[MANUAL] The unit fires at the guide number (GN)

[FP TTL AUTO] This mode enables flash photo taking even at the [FP MANUAL]

¢ The guide number (GN) is a value which indicates the light quantity of a

flash. The higher the value, the greater the quantity of light emitted by the unit.

≥ You may not be able to use some modes depending on the type of digital

camera. (±: Available, —: Not available)

DMC-L1K DMC-FZ50

≥ It is not possible to select a mode which cannot be used.

discharging a pre-flash, the unit fires again for photo taking. (P19)

accordance with the aperture of the lens, and it adjusts the flash intensity. (P20)

≥ This mode can be used only for digital camera

models with communication functions which support the [AUTO] mode.

been set. (P21)

high shutter speeds of the digital camera by FP firing (repeatedly firing the flash at high speed). (P22) The unit initiates FP firing at the flash intensity set in the [FP MANUAL] mode. (P23)

[TTL AUTO]

[AUTO] [MANUAL]

± —

[FP TTL

AUTO]

which has

[FP

MANUAL]

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[TTL AUTO]

Press the [MODE] button, and select the flash mode. (P17)

≥ The flash working range is shown

on the display panel in line with the settings of the digital camera.

3 Check that the [AUTO

CHECK] lamp is flashing.

AUTO CHECK

A: Flash working range

1 Check that the distance to

the subject is within the flash working range.

≥ If the subject is outside the range,

adjust the aperture of the lens or change the distance to the subject.

≥ The flash working range changes

depending on the type and settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture and focal length) of the digital camera used.

2 Press the shutter button

all the way down, and take the picture.

≥ If the [AUTO CHECK] lamp

continues to flash for about 5 seconds, it means that the unit has fired successfully. If it does not flash, the unit has not fired successfully. Check the settings on the unit and the digital camera and then take the picture again.

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[AUTO]

Press the [MODE] button, and select the flash mode. (P17)

≥ The flash working range is shown

on the display panel in line with the settings of the digital camera.

3 Check that the [AUTO

CHECK] lamp is flashing.

AUTO CHECK

A: Flash working range

≥

If the settings on the digital camera (ISO sensitivity and aperture) are outside the combinations of the ISO sensitivity and aperture which can be adjusted, the flash working range is not displayed and the user is warned by the flashing of [ISO] and [F] on the display. In a case like this, change the digital camera settings.

1 Check that the distance to

the subject is within the flash working range.

≥ If the subject is outside the range,

adjust the aperture of the lens or change the distance to the subject.

≥ The flash working range changes

depending on the type and settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture and focal length) of the digital camera used.

2 Press the shutter button

all the way down, and take the picture.

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≥ If the [AUTO CHECK] lamp

∫ Combinations of the ISO

sensitivity and aperture which can be adjusted in the [AUTO] mode

ISO sensitivity Aperture

3200 F8 to F32 1600 F5.6 to F32

800 F4toF32 400 F2.8 to F32 200 F2toF32 100 F1.4 to F22

50 F1.4 to F16

25 F1.4 to F11

[MANUAL]

Press the [MODE] button, and select the flash mode. (P17)

≥ The optimum camera to subject

distance and guide number (GN) matching the digital camera settings are shown on the display panel.

A: Optimum camera to subject

distance

1 Turn the select dial and set

the guide number (GN) so that the optimum camera to subject distance is set to the distance to the subject.

≥ The optimum camera to subject

distance changes depending on the digital camera settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture, focal length and shutter speed).

2 Press the shutter button

all the way down, and take the photo.

≥ If the ISO sensitivity is [100], the

optimum camera to subject distance can be calculated by dividing the guide number (GN) by the aperture. (P41)

≥ The optimum camera to subject

distance is an estimate.

≥ If the optimum camera to subject

distance is closer than 0.6 m (or

0.5 m for close-up photos), the lighting range of the flash will shift. In this case, the user is warned by the flashing of the optimum camera to subject distance on the display.

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[FP TTL AUTO]

Press the [MODE] button, and select the flash mode. (P17)

≥ This mode enables flash photo

taking even at the high shutter speeds of the digital camera by FP firing (repeatedly firing the flash at high speed).

≥ The flash working range is shown

on the display panel in line with the settings of the digital camera.

A: Flash working range

1 Check that the distance to

the subject is within the flash working range.

≥ If the subject is outside the range,

adjust the aperture of the lens or change the distance to the subject.

≥ The flash working range changes

depending on the type and settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture and focal length) of the digital camera used. The range is narrower than in the [TTL AUTO] mode.

2 Press the shutter button

all the way down, and take the photo.

3 Check that the [AUTO

CHECK] lamp is flashing.

AUTO CHECK

≥ If the [AUTO CHECK] lamp

The following kinds of photos can be taken using high shutter speeds.

≥

Photo taking with the shadows softened by backlight photography

≥ Portrait photos taken outdoors with

an open aperture and with the background defocused

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[FP MANUAL]

Press the [MODE] button, and select the flash mode. (P17)

≥ The optimum camera to subject

distance and guide number (GN) matching the digital camera settings are shown on the display panel.

A: Optimum camera to subject

distance

1 Turn the select dial and set

the guide number (GN) so that the optimum camera to subject distance is set to the distance to the subject.

≥ The optimum camera to subject

distance changes depending on the digital camera settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture, focal length and shutter speed).

2 Press the shutter button

all the way down, and take the photo.

≥ The optimum camera to subject

distance is an estimate.

≥ If the optimum camera to subject

distance is closer than 0.6 m (or

0.5 m for close-up photos), the lighting range of the flash will shift. In this case, the user is warned by the flashing of the optimum camera to subject distance on the display.

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∫Adjusting the flash intensity

The flash intensity can be adjusted in steps. Set the flash intensity adjustment to [ON] before adjusting the flash intensity. (P38)

≥ [ ] appears on the display

panel.

1 Turn the select dial and set

the flash intensity adjustment value.

A: Flash intensity adjustment value

≥ The flash intensity adjustment

value is always displayed except when it is [0].

≥ The flash working range displayed

is for when the flash intensity adjustment value is [0].

≥ You cannot adjust the flash

intensity when the guide number is at the highest or lowest value.

The flash intensity adjustment range and the actual flash intensity may differ depending on the flash mode.

≥ Flash intensity adjustment range

≥ If [TTL AUTO], [AUTO] or [FP

TTL AUTO] is selected, the flash intensity can be adjusted over a range of d3.0 steps.

0 +0.3 +0.7 +3.0

0.3-0.7-3.0

≥ If [MANUAL] or [FP MANUAL] is

selected, the flash intensity can be adjusted over a range of d0.7 steps.

0 +0.3 +0.7

0.3

0.7

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≥ The actual flash intensity may vary when the flash intensity adjustment

value has been set on both the digital camera and the unit.

≥ If [TTL AUTO], [AUTO] or [FP TTL AUTO] is selected, the unit fires at the

adjustment value obtained by adding together the adjustment values set on the digital camera and the unit. (The value set on the unit only is displayed as the flash intensity adjustment value.)

[Example]

Unit Digital camera

Adjustment value setting +0.3

Unit’s flash intensity

adjustment value display

Actual adjustment value used

for firing

+0.3

+0.6

(+2/3 EV)

+0.3

(+1/3 EV)

≥ If [MANUAL] or [FP MANUAL] is selected, the unit fires at the

adjustment value set on the unit only.

[Example]

Unit Digital camera

Adjustment value setting +0.3

Unit’s flash intensity

adjustment value display

Actual adjustment value used

for firing

+0.3

(+1/3 EV)

+0.3

(+1/3 EV)

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Taking Pictures using a Digital Camera without Communication Functions

How to select the flash mode

≥ For details on each flash mode,

turn to P27 to 30.

1 Press the [POWER] button

on the unit.

≥ The [TEST/CHARGE] button lights

after the batteries have been fully charged.

2 Press the [MODE] button

to select the flash mode.

MODE

A:Flash mode

≥ The flash mode is shown on the

display panel.

≥ The mode is changed each time

the [MODE] button is pressed.

∫ Concerning the flash modes

Item Details of settings

[AUTO] The unit senses the

[MANUAL]

¢ The guide number (GN) is a value

which indicates the light quantity of a flash. The higher the value, the greater the quantity of light emitted by the unit.

light by its flash sensor in accordance with the aperture of the lens, and it adjusts the flash intensity. (P27)

The unit fires at the guide number (GN) which has been set. (P30)

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[AUTO]

Press the [MODE] button, and select the flash mode. (P26)

1 Press the [ZOOM] button

to set the zoom value to the focal length of the lens.

ZOOM

2 Press and hold the

[MODE] button and then turn the select dial within 2 seconds to set the ISO sensitivity.

MODE

≥ If the combination of the ISO

sensitivity and aperture are outside the usable range, a warning is given in the form of the flashing ISO sensitivity and aperture displays. In a case like this, change the ISO sensitivity and aperture.

4 Press the shutter button

all the way down, and take the photo.

5 Check that the [AUTO

CHECK] lamp is flashing.

AUTO CHECK

≥ The unit will switch to the function

settings if the [MODE] button is pressed for more than 2 seconds. (P37)

3 Turn the select dial and set

it to the aperture of the lens.

≥ If the [AUTO CHECK] lamp

≥ The flash intensity can be adjusted

in 1/3 steps by varying the ISO sensitivity and aperture from the digital camera settings.

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∫Flash working range in [AUTO] mode

ISO sensitivity Lighting angle

3200 1600

F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2 F1.4 ``

F11F8F5.6F4F2.8F2F1.4 ` F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2 F1.4 F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2

F32 F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8

` F32 F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4 ``F32 F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6

```F32 F22 F16 F11 F8 ````F32F22F16F11

≥ The areas framed by the bold lines indicate the flash working range when

the wide panel is used. (P35)

≥ When the flash head is facing toward the front, the number displayed at the

near-distance side is 0.6 m or more, and when it is pointed downward, it is

0.5 m or more.

800 400 200 100 50 25 8 (16) 10 (20)

0.8 to 8.6 0.9 to 10.0

0.6 to 6.0 0.6 to 7.0

0.5 to 4.3 0.5 to 5.0

0.5 to 3.0 0.5 to 3.5

0.5 to 2.1 0.5 to 2.5

0.5 to 1.5 0.5 to 1.8

0.5 to 1.1 0.5 to 1.3

0.5 to 0.8 0.5 to 0.9

0.5 to 0.5 0.5 to 0.6

Aperture values that can be set

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Focal length (mm) (35 mm film conversion)

12 (24) 14 (28) 17 (35) 25 (50) 35 (70) 42 (85)

1.3 to 14.3 1.4 to 15.7 1.5 to 17.1 1.8 to 20.0 2.0 to 22.9 2.3 to 25.7

0.9 to 10.0 1.0 to 11.0 1.1 to 12.0 1.3 to 14.0 1.4 to 16.0 1.6 to 18.0

0.6 to 7.1 0.7 to 7.9 0.8 to 8.6 0.9 to 10.0 1.0 to 11.4 1.1 to 12.9

0.5 to 5.0 0.5 to 5.5 0.5 to 6.0 0.6 to 7.0 0.7 to 8.0 0.8 to 9.0

0.5 to 3.6 0.5 to 3.9 0.5 to 4.3 0.5 to 5.0 0.5 to 5.7 0.6 to 6.4

0.5 to 2.5 0.5 to 2.8 0.5 to 3.0 0.5 to 3.5 0.5 to 4.0 0.5 to 4.5

0.5 to 1.8 0.5 to 2.0 0.5 to 2.2 0.5 to 2.5 0.5 to 2.9 0.5 to 3.3

0.5 to 1.3 0.5 to 1.4 0.5 to 1.5 0.5 to 1.8 0.5 to 2.0 0.5 to 2.3

0.5 to 0.9 0.5 to 1.0 0.5 to 1.1 0.5 to 1.3 0.5 to 1.5 0.5 to 1.6

Working range when taking pictures in [AUTO] (m)

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[MANUAL]

Press the [MODE] button, and select the flash mode. (P26)

≥ The guide number (GN) appears

on the display panel.

A: Guide number (GN)

1 Press the [ZOOM] button

to set the zoom value to the focal length of the lens.

ZOOM

2 Turn the select dial and set

the guide number (GN).

≥ If [Guide number (GN) display] is

set to [OFF], the light quantity can be displayed as the light quantity ratio.

≥ The “light quantity ratio” is the ratio

of the flash intensity to the full flash.

3 Press the shutter button

all the way down, and take the photo.

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