Panasonic DMWFL580LPP User Manual [en, ru, de, es, fr, it]

Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

FLASH

Thank you for purchasing Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

Contents

Information for Your Safety ............. 2

Precautions ..................................... 6

Supplied Accessories...................... 6

Names of Parts ............................... 7

Control Panel .................................. 7

Continuous Firing............................ 8

Preparing a Battery

(optional)......................................... 8

Loading Batteries ............................ 8

Attaching to the Camera ................. 8

Turning on the Flash ....................... 9

Shooting.......................................... 9

Flash Mode ................................... 10

Button Functions........................... 11

Multi Flash Mode........................... 12

Wireless Flash Settings ................ 13

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Placing Wireless Flash Units.........13

Fixing the Irradiation Angle............ 14

Using the Wide Panel.................... 14

Using the Catch Light Plate........... 14

Using a Filter ................................. 15

Other Settings ...............................15

Custom Settings............................ 16

Camera without Communication

Functions....................................... 17

Slave Mode ...................................18

Cautions for Use ........................... 18

Table of Guide Numbers (GN) ......18

Specifications ................................ 21

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR

U.S.A.)........................................... 22

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR CANADA)..................24

CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

≥ Read and understand all instructions before using. ≥ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is

used by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.

≥

Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.

≥ Do not operate if the appliance has been dropped or

damaged - until it has been examined by qualified service personnel.

≥ Let appliance cool completely before putting away.

≥

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids.

≥ To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble

this appliance, but take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is used subsequently.

≥ The use of an accessory attachment not recommended

by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

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∫ About the batteries

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

• If rechargeable batteries are to be used, then rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

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 receiver. ≥ Connect the equipment into 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.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

-If you see this symbol-

Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please

national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your

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Precautions

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≥ This is the external flash for the Panasonic digital cameras (mentioned as flash in

the following). When this flash is used together with a digital camera that supports wireless mode, shooting with a wireless flash becomes possible. Available functions vary depending on the digital camera used. As for the corresponding digital cameras, please visit our web site. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

∫ Handling the unit

≥ Do not subject the unit to strong vibration or impact. Doing so may not only

cause the unit to malfunction but also cause the flash head to break.

≥ 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.

≥ This unit is neither dust-proof nor splash-proof. If by any chance water

droplets, etc. are splashed on the unit, wipe them off with a dry cloth. If the unit fails to function correctly, consult your dealer or Panasonic.

≥ Use a soft, dry, and dust free cloth to wipe the dust and dirt on

the filters.

≥ Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the unit when adjusting

the angle of the flash head.

≥ Read the operating instructions for your digital camera.

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 the supplied accessories are 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.

Product numbers correct as of February 2014. These may be subject to change.

1 Flash case 2 Flash stand 3 Filter

A: Diffuser (Whiter) C: IR filter (Black)

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≥ The batteries are optional.

B: Warming filter (Orange)

Names of Parts

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



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1 Wide panel 2 Flash head 3 Wireless sensor 4 AF assist lamp/LED light 5 Flash sensor 6 Catch light plate 7 Control panel 8 [AUTO CHECK] lamp 9 [TEST/CHARGE] button/lamp

Control Panel

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

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: [OK] button ; Bounce unlock button < [BACK LIGHT] button = [ON/OFF] button > Lock lever ? Dial

a (2): Flash intensity adjustment button b (3): [MODE] button c (1): LED light button d (4): [ZOOM] button

1 FP firing 2 Flash mode 3 Guide number

(GN)

4 Flash intensity

adjustment

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5 ZOOM value



6 FOUR THIRDS 7 Zoom mode 8 LED light

9 ISO sensitivity : RC mode group ; Unit of frequency

(in Multi Flash Mode)

< Aperture (F) = RC mode

channel

> Temperature

warning

?Distance units

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Continuous Firing

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The flash may become hot when fired many times in succession, resulting in damage or malfunction. The flash should be fired no more than 30 times in succession at intervals of 2 seconds, after which it should be left unused for at least 10 minutes. ≥ When a filter is being used, we do not recommend firing with full flash intensity or

firing many times in succession. The heat caused by these firing methods may deform the filter.

Preparing a Battery (optional)

Choose from the below batteries:

≥ LR6/AA Alkaline dry batteries (x 4) ≥ HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH) (x 4)

R6/AA Manganese dry batteries cannot be used.

The use of batteries made by Panasonic is recommended.

Loading Batteries

≥ Use alkaline dry batteries or rechargeable nickel

metal hydride batteries.

1 Slide the battery cover to open it. 2 Insert the batteries with correct [r]/

[s] polarity.

3 Close the battery cover by sliding it

back firmly as far as it will go.

Attaching to the Camera

Confirm that both the camera and flash are off. Attaching or removing the flash while either the flash or the camera is on may result in malfunction.

1 Slide the lock lever in the direction

opposite to that indicated by the [LOCK 1] icon (1).

2 Slide the flash into the hot shoe until

it clicks securely into place (2).

3 Slide the lock lever to the [LOCK 1]

position (3).

≥ To remove the flash, slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to the [LOCK1]

arrow and slide it from the shoe.

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Turning on the Flash

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Attach a flash to the camera, and then turn the camera on.

[AUTO CHECK] lamp

[TEST/CHARGE] lamp

Control panel

[ON/OFF] button

Press the [ON/OFF] button.

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The control panel display will turn on.

≥

To turn the flash off, press the [ON/OFF] button again.

≥

Replace the batteries if the [TEST/CHARGE] lamp does not light after:

30 seconds (Alkaline dry batteries) 10 seconds (Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries)

≥

If the [TEST/CHARGE] lamp and [AUTO CHECK] lamp blink simultaneously, batteries are running low. Replace the batteries.

in malfunction.

≥

The flash will enter sleep mode whenever the camera enters sleep mode.

≥

If no operations are performed for approximately 60 minutes, the flash will turn off vautomatically. Press the [ON/OFF] button to turn it on.

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Oscillating sound may be output while charging the flash, but this is not malfunction.

Using a considerably exhausted battery may result

Shooting

Flash mode

Lighting angle Displayed according to the focal length of the lens.

[AUTO CHECK] lamp

Flash working range

1 Use camera controls to choose the flash mode.

See the camera operating instructions for details.

2 Choose a flash mode.

“Flash Mode” (P10)

• The camera and flash will exchange shooting information and the flash working range will be displayed in the control panel.

3 Press the shutter button halfway.

• Flash working range varies with camera settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture, and lens focal length).

4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

The unit emits light in proper exposure if [AUTO CHECK] lamp flashes for approximately 5 seconds.

≥

When using a flash, flash light may be blocked by the lens body, lens hood, etc.

≥

Use the wide panel to prevent overexposure at ranges of less than 1 m (3.3 feet) (P14).

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Flash Mode

Choose a flash mode according to your subject and shooting conditions.

1 Press the [MODE] (3) button. 2 Rotate the dial to select a flash mode.

• While [MANUAL] or [FP MANUAL] is selected, pressing [MODE] (3) button allows you to set the guide number. Press the [MODE] (3) again to turn back.

3 Press [OK] to set.

Control panel display Control operation

The flash light intensity is controlled automatically

[TTL AUTO]

[ AUTO]

Blinks: Out of flash working range

[ MANUAL] In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the

[ RC]

[ FP TTL AUTO] FP firing. This mode allows you to use flash

[ FP MANUAL]

according to the camera’s setup. The flash will be adjusted based on the brightness taken through the camera’s lens. Usually use this mode with a camera with communication capability.

The flash will be adjusted based on the brightness captured by flash sensor on the flash. If the camera has communication capability, this mode can be used only when the camera is an AUTO-compatible model.

guide number setting. The flash displays the optimal range, which is calculated based on the guide number and camera settings.

Wireless control is available with Panasonic digital cameras that support wireless mode. (P13)

photography even at shutter speeds faster than the flash synchronization speed of the camera. ≥ Maximum output is reduced, resulting in a smaller

flash working range. Flash working range also diminishes with shutter speed.

[FP TTL AUTO]: Flash level is set automatically. [FP MANUAL]: The flash fires at the selected guide number. The flash displays the optimal range, which is calculated based on the guide number and camera settings.

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Control panel display Control operation

[ SL AUTO] The flash can be fired remotely in sync with any

[ SL MANUAL]

[MULTI]

flash fired by other units. [SL AUTO]: Flash level is set automatically. [SL MANUAL]: The flash fires at the selected guide number.

The flash can be fired many times in succession while the shutter is open. (“Multi Flash Mode” (P12))

Button Functions

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Button Function Use

[]

[ZOOM]

Adjust flash level by up to w5 EV. This value is combined with adjustments to flash compensation made using the camera.

Adjust the lighting angle manually. [M] appears in the display.

1 Press [ ] (2) or [ZOOM]

(4).

2 Rotate the dial to select the

value, and then press the [OK] button.

1 Before shooting, set the

LED light to [M].

“Other Settings” (P15)

2 Press [ ] (1) to turn the

LED light on. Press [ ] (1) again to turn the LED light

[]

[

TEST/

CHARGE

[BACK LIGHT]

Manually turn the LED light on or off.

To fire a test flash, press the [TEST/CHARGE] button while the [TEST/ CHARGE] lamp is lit.

]

The control panel backlight lights for about 15 seconds. ≥ If the flash is fired when the backlight is lit, it turns off.

To turn the backlight on again, press the [BACK LIGHT] button.

off. To view the LED brightness setting, press and hold [ ] (1) for 2 seconds while the LED light is on.

≥ The flash and batteries may

become warm if you keep the LED light on, but this is not a malfunction.

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Multi Flash Mode

The flash can be fired many times in succession while the shutter is open. (“Multi Flash Mode”) The Multi Flash Mode allows you to capture continuous movement of the subject in a single picture, like a series of pictures taken in quick succession.

1 Set the flash mode of the flash to the [MLT]

mode.

“Flash Mode” (P10)

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select an item (flash

frequency(A)/flash count(B)/flash intensity), and rotate the dial to set a value.

3 Press [OK] to set.

• We recommend using a tripod in Multi Flash Mode.

∫ Calculating the shutter speed

Shutter speedbFlash countcFlash frequency

Example: When taking a picture with a flash count of 10 and a flash frequency of 5 Hz, set a shutter speed of 2 seconds or longer. When the flash fires many times in succession in Multi Flash Mode, the shutter has to be open. Take a picture with a shutter speed slower than the shutter speed you have calculated by the formula above.

∫ Maximum continuous flash counts

Flash

intensity

1/4 44444

1/8 88888 1/16 16 16 16 16 16 1/32 30 30 30 32 32 1/64 60 60 60 64 64

1/128 60 70 80 90 100

1-2 3-4 5-10 11-50 51-500

Flash frequency (Hz)

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Wireless Flash Settings

Wireless control is available with Panasonic digital cameras that support wireless mode. See the operating instructions of the digital camera for operation of the digital camera during wireless flash shooting.

1 Set the camera to wireless mode. 2 Set the flash to [RC] mode.

“Flash Mode” (P10)

• When [RC] is selected, pressing [MODE] (3) button allows you to set a channel. Press the [MODE] (3) button again to turn back.

3 Use the flash to select the channel and group.

“Other Settings” (P15)

Channel

Group

The Firing mode, the flash adjustment, and the manual flash adjustment can be set for each group by operating the camera.

Set the camera and flash to the same channel.

The camera can adjust flash settings separately for up to 3 groups; choose the group to which the flash belongs.

Placing Wireless Flash Units

Since the communication is performed with the flash emission of the camera, the flash positioning range varies with the camera. Refer to the camera operating instructions for details about the flash positioning range.

1 Attach the supplied stand.

• Slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to that indicated by the [LOCK 1] icon (1) and slide the flash onto the stand until it clicks securely into place (2).

• Slide the lock lever to the [LOCK 1] position to latch the flash in place.

• To remove the flash, slide the latch in the direction opposite to the [LOCK 1] arrow and slide it from the stand.

2 Position the flash with the wireless sensor

(A) facing the camera.

Take a test shot after positioning.

≥ We recommend using a single group of up to three remote

flash units.

≥ Flash may not fire due to the angle or distance between the

camera and the object.

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Fixing the Irradiation Angle

Point the flash head at a wall or ceiling for bounce flash photography. The area illuminated at ranges of 0.5 m (1.6 feet) to 1.0 m (3.3 feet) will not be correct; point the flash down.

Pressing the bounce unlock button, turn the light-emitting section up/down and left/right.

90º

180º

Using the Wide Panel

Use the built-in wide panel for flash photography when the focal length of the lens is wider than 12 mm.

Slide out the wide panel and place it on the flash head.

≥ The estimated range display changes when the wide panel

is used.

≥ The lighting angle can be set to 14 mm, 12 mm, 10 mm and

7mm only.

≥ Do not tilt the wide panel up. ≥ The ZOOM display will blink if the lens has a focal length of 16 mm or more.

Using the Catch Light Plate

Reflecting the flash light allows you to shoot with the catch light effect, which reflects light in the models eyes.

Slide out the catch light plate.

Point the flash directly upward with the plate toward the subject.

7º

180º

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Using a Filter

Use a filter when the flash is too bright or when the colour temperature of the flash and that of the environment are clearly different.

Attach a filter to the flash.

≥

Hold both the top and bottom of the filter with your fingers to attach it.

Filter Use

Diffuser (Whiter) Diffuses the direct light emitted by

Warming filter (Orange)

IR filter (Black)

≥

When a filter is being used, the guide number drops. If the flash is set to one of the manual modes or Multi Flash Mode and the diffuser or the warming filter is attached to it, correct the flash intensity using the following values as an approximate guide.

• Diffuser: i1 • Warming filter: i1

the flash, softening the light. Keeps the atmosphere of warm-

coloured lighting. Blocks unnecessary light that

illuminates the front of the camera during wireless flash recording.

Other Settings

The following options can be selected in the control panel.

1 Press the [OK] button.

An item will blink in the control panel.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to highlight items. 3 Rotate the dial to select the setting,

and then press [OK] button.

Option Description

MODE (flash mode) P10

(flash intensity adjustment) P11

ZOOM (lighting angle) P11

Choose whether the LED lights automatically or manually.

(LED light)

GN (guide number) Adjust flash level. ISO sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivity. Group Choose a group for [RC] mode. (P13) Aperture Adjust aperture. Channel Choose a channel for [RC] mode. (P13)

[A]: Lights automatically as required. [M]: Lights when the LED light button is pressed. None: Does not light.

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Custom Settings

Customize settings for improved ease of use.

1 Press and hold the [OK] button for more than 2 seceonds.

The flash will enter custom settings mode.

2 Press 3/4 to highlight items. 3 Rotate the dial to change the highlighted item. 4 Press the [OK] button.

Control panel Option Description

AF assist lamp

LED brightness

Slave flash

Flash cable

Zoom display

Distance units

Wide panel detection

Guide number display

Auto light sensing

Auto ISO display

[A]: Controlled by camera. [OFF]: Does not light.

[1/1] to [1/16]: Adjust LED brightness.

[ON]: Flash control display shows slave mode. [OFF]: Flash control display does not show slave mode.

[ON]: Flash cable not used. [OFF]: Flash cable used.

[]:

Display values for FOUR THIRDS lenses.

None: Display 35 mm film camera equivalent values.

[m]: Distances displayed in meters. [ft]: Distances displayed in feet.

[ON]: Flash detects position of wide panel. Lighting angle adjusted automatically. [OFF]: Flash does not detect wide panel position.

[ON]: Flash output is shown as a guide number. [OFF]: Flash output is shown as a relative value.

[ON]: The ISO sensitivity and the aperture are adjusted to match the camera. [OFF]: The ISO sensitivity and the aperture of the flash can be adjusted with the dial. ≥ This can only be used for digital cameras with

communication functions. (Only when the flash mode is set to [AUTO] or [SL AUTO] mode.)

[25] to [3200]: Display the ISO sensitivity when [AUTO] is selected as the flash mode for cameras that can not communicate with the flash unit.

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Control panel Option Description

Modeling flash

This allows you to check the lighting and shadow effects in advance. [ON]: Fires a test flash many times in succession for approximately 1 second. [OFF]: Fires a flash once with the flash intensity you specify.

∫ Returning the custom settings to the default setting

Press and hold the [OK] button and [BACK LIGHT] button together for more than 2 seconds.

The control panel will blink once when settings are reset. Display of the distance unit does not return to the default setting.

Camera without Communication Functions

∫ AUTO

Set aperture and ISO sensitivity to the values selected with the camera.

1 Set the flash mode to [AUTO].

“Flash Mode” (P10)

• When [AUTO] is selected, pressing [MODE] (3) button allows you to set the aperture. Press the [MODE] (3) button again to turn back.

2 Match the zoom position to the focal length of the lens.

“[ZOOM]” (P11)

3 Adjust aperture and ISO sensitivity.

“Other Settings” (P15) If the selected values are out of the flash working range, [ISO] and [F] will blink in the display. The [AUTO CHECK] lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is released to show that the flash has fired successfully.

∫ MANUAL

Choose the guide number.

1 Set the flash mode to [MANUAL].

“Flash Mode” (P10)

2 Match the zoom position to the focal length

of the lens.

“[ZOOM]” (P11)

3 Set the guide number.

“Other Settings” (P15)

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Slave Mode

The flash can be fired remotely in sync with any flash fired by other units.

1 Set the flash mode to [SL AUTO] or [SL

MANUAL].

“Flash Mode” (P10) Adjust other flash settings as for [AUTO] or [MANUAL] mode. “Camera without Communication Functions” (P17)

2 Position the flash.

Flash positioning method is same as the wireless mode. “Placing Wireless Flash Units” (P13) Refer to the camera operating instructions for details about the flash positioning range.

• Set the flash mode of the camera to the manual which does not fire the pre-flash. If the camera fires the preflash, the external flash synchronizes with the pre-flash of the camera, and cannot fire the flash light properly.

• The flash may fire in response to flash units used by other photographers.

Cautions for Use

∫ About the unit

Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to the camera body.

∫ About the batteries

Be sure to remove the batteries when you will not be using the unit for a long period of time.

Table of Guide Numbers (GN)

∫ [MANUAL]

Flash

intensity

1/1 20 22 25 26 30 33 38 1/2 1/4 1/8 7.1 7.8 8.8 9.2 11 12 13

1/16 1/32 1/64 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.3 3.8 4.1 4.8

1/128

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¢1, 210¢1, 212¢1, 214¢1, 212¢2

14 16 18 18 21 23 27 10 11 13 13 15 17 19

5.0 5.5 6.3 6.5 7.5 8.3 9.5

3.5 3.9 4.4 4.6 5.3 5.8 6.7

1.8 1.9 2.2 2.3 2.7 2.9 3.4

Lighting angle (mm)

¢2

Flash

intensity

1/1 1/2 1/4 23 25 27 28 28 29 1/8

1/16 1/32 8.0 8.8 9.4 9.7 9.9 10 1/64

1/128

¢1 These are the values with the wide panel. ¢2 Multiplying these lighting angles (mm) by two yields equivalent values for

¢2

45 50 53 55 56 58 32 35 38 39 40 41

16 18 19 19 20 21 11 13 13 14 14 15

5.66.36.66.97.07.3

4.04.44.74.94.95.1

Lighting angle (mm)

¢2

100

¢2

35 mm films.

∫ [FP MANUAL]

≥ Listed below are the guide numbers (GN) for 1/1 (FULL) flashes.

Shutter

speed

1/125 14 16 18 18 21 23 27 1/160 13 14 16 16 19 21 24 1/200 11 12 14 15 17 18 21 1/250 10 11 13 13 15 17 19 1/320 8.9 9.8 11 12 13 15 17 1/400 7.9 8.8 9.9 10 12 13 15 1/500 7.1 7.8 8.9 9.2 11 12 13 1/640 6.3 6.9 7.9 8.2 9.4 10 12

1/800 5.66.27.07.38.49.2 11 1/1000 5.05.56.36.57.58.29.5 1/1300 4.44.95.65.86.77.38.5 1/1600 4.04.45.05.25.96.57.5 1/2000 3.53.94.44.65.35.86.7 1/2500 3.13.53.94.14.75.26.0 1/3200 2.83.13.53.74.24.65.4 1/4000 1/5000 1/6400 1/8000

These are the values with the wide panel.

¢1 ¢2 Multiplying these lighting angles (mm) by two yields equivalent values for

¢1, 210¢1, 212¢1, 214¢1, 2

2.52.83.13.33.74.14.8

2.22.52.82.93.43.74.3

2.02.22.52.63.03.33.8

1.82.02.22.32.72.93.4

35 mm films.

Lighting angle (mm)

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Shutter

speed

1/125 1/160 1/200 25 28 30 31 31 32 1/250 1/320 1/400 18 20 21 22 22 23 1/500 1/640 1/800 13 14 15 15 16 16

1/1000 1/1300 1/1600 8 .9 9. 9 11 11 11 11 1/2000 1/2500 1/3200 6.3 7.0 7.5 7.7 7.9 8.2 1/4000 1/5000 1/6400 4.4 4.9 5.2 5.4 5.5 5.7 1/8000

¢2

32 35 38 39 40 41 28 31 33 35 35 36

23 25 27 28 28 29 20 22 24 25 25 26

16 18 19 19 20 21 14 16 17 17 18 18

11 13 13 14 14 14 10 11 12 12 12 13

8.0 8.9 9.4 9.7 9.9 10

7.1 7.9 8.3 8.6 8.8 9.1

5.6 6.3 6.6 6.9 7.0 7.2

5.0 5.6 5.9 6.2 6.3 6.5

4.0 4.4 4.7 4.9 5.0 5.1

Lighting angle (mm)

¢2

100

¢2

¢2 Multiplying these lighting angles (mm) by two yields equivalent values for

35 mm films.

≥ In the [FP MANUAL] mode, the following formula can be used to obtain the guide

numbers (GN) when any setting except 1/1 is used for the light quantity.

Guide number (GN) = Guide number for 1/1 coefficient

¢3

k light quantity ratio

¢3 Light quantity ratio coefficient

Light quantity ratio 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 Light quantity ratio

coefficient

1.0 0.71 0.5 0.35 0.25

≥ The values in the table assume that the ISO sensitivity is set to [100].

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Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Power requirements:

Batteries recommended for use

Charging time

(from full flash until the [TEST/CHARGE] lamp lights)

Firing period

No. of flashes

(with full flash)

AF assist lamp

Flash modes TTL AUTO/AUTO/MANUAL/FP TTL AUTO/

Guide number 58 (ISO100), 26 (ISO100: When the wide panel is used) Lighting angle Covers the angle of view of 12 mm to 100 mm lenses

Dimensions

Mass (weight) Approx. 435 g/0.959 lb (including batteries)

Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH (no condensation)

DC 6.0 V

Alkaline dry batteries k 4/

LR6/AA HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH)

k 4

Approx. 2.7 sec.: LR6/AA Alkaline dry batteries Approx. 1.7 sec.: HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries

Approx. 1/20000 sec. to 1/250 sec. (Varies depending on the flash intensity; FP firing excluded.)

Approx. 125 flashes: LR6/AA Approx. 175 flashes: HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (min. 1900 mAh type) (Differs depending on the photo taking conditions.)

Effective distance: approximately 1 m (3.3 feet) to 5 m (16 feet) (Differs depending on the digital camera and type of lens used)

FP MANUAL/SL AUTO/SL MANUAL/RC/MULTI

(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 200 mm) (With wide panel: 7 mm lens, 35 mm film camera equivalent: 14 mm)

Approx. 72.0 mm (W)k112.5 mm (H)k112.5 mm (D) [2.835

(W)k4.429q (H)k4.429q(D)]

(excluding the projecting parts)

Approx. 340 g/0.750 lb (main unit)

Alkaline dry batteries

English

For the U.S.A.

Panasonic Corporation of North America

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

For CANADA

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.com

Printed in China

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Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

Digital Camera Accessories 90 Days 90 Days Batteries (Non-rechargeable batteries are

not warranted.)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

Mail-In Service Online Repair Request

To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/repair

When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

--Online Repair Request

as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date

10 Days Not Applicable

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humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory (United States)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner's Manual online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST) Panasonic National Parts Center 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

As of April 2014

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English

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.

Digital Camera One (1) year, parts and labour Digital Camera Peripherals One (1) year, parts and labour Digital Camera Accessories Ninety (90) days, parts and labour

This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED

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LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, improper batteries, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. Dry cell batteries, printer ink cartridge and paper are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.) In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.

WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation, repairs and information assistance, please visit our

Support page:

www.panasonic.ca/english/support

English

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Manuel d’utilisation

FLASH

Merci d’avoir arrêté votre choix sur un produit Panasonic. Il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliser l’appareil et de le conserver pour consultation ultérieure.

Table des matières

Précautions à prendre..................... 2

Précautions ..................................... 5

Accessoires fournis......................... 5

Noms des composants ................... 6

Panneau de commande.................. 6

Déclenchement continu .................. 7

Choix des piles (vendues

séparément).................................... 7

Mise en place des piles................... 7

Mise en place du flash .................... 7

Mise en marche du flash................. 8

Prises de vues ................................ 8

Modes du flash ............................... 9

Fonctionnement des touches........ 10

Mode multi flash............................ 11

Paramétrages pour liaison sans

fil du flash...................................... 12

Précautions à prendre

AVERTISSEMENT :

Pour réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique ou de dommages à l’appareil :

• N’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie, à l’humidité, à l’égouttement ou aux éclaboussements.

• Ne placez sur l’appareil aucun objet rempli de liquide, tel un vase.

• Utilisez exclusivement les accessoires recommandés.

• Ne retirez pas les couvercles.

• Ne réparez pas l’appareil vous-même. Confiez toute réparation à un technicien de service qualifié.

ATTENTION! Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie, de choc électrique ou de dommage à l’appareil :

• N’installez pas ou ne placez pas cet appareil dans une bibliothèque, une armoire ou tout autre espace confiné. Assurez-vous que la ventilation de l’appareil est adéquate.

Établissement de flashs avec

liaison sans fil ................................12

Réglage de l’angle de

rayonnement .................................13

Utilisation du diffuseur à

grand-angulaire ............................. 13

Utilisation de la plaque reflet.........13

Utiliser un filtre...............................14

Autres paramétrages.....................14

Paramétrages personnalisés.........15

Appareil photo sans fonctions de

communication .............................. 16

Mode asservi ................................. 17

Précautions d’utilisation.................17

Tableau des nombres-

guides (GN) ...................................18

Spécifications ................................ 21

Garantie limitée ............................. 22

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IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ

Lors de l’utilisation de votre équipement photographique, il convient d’observer certaines précautions de base, notamment :

≥ Lisez attentivement toutes les instructions. ≥ Ne laissez jamais un enfant utiliser l’équipement sans

surveillance et faites preuve de la plus grande prudence lorsque l’équipement est utilisé à proximité d’enfants. Ne laissez jamais l’équipement sans surveillance.

≥ Évitez de toucher les parties chaudes de l’appareil afin

de prévenir des brûlures.

≥ N’utilisez pas l’appareil s’il a été échappé ou subi un

choc violent; faites-le examiner par un technicien qualifié avant de l’utiliser.

≥ Laissez l’appareil refroidir avant de le ranger.

≥

Afin de réduire le risque de chocs électriques, n’immergez pas l’appareil et ne l’exposez pas à des liquides.

≥ Afin de prévenir les risques de chocs électriques, ne

démontez pas l’appareil. Confiez toute réparation à un technicien qualifié. Un remontage impropre peut entraîner un risque de chocs électriques.

≥ L’utilisation d’un accessoire autre que ceux

recommandés par le fabricant peut entraîner des risques d’incendie, de chocs électriques ou de blessures.

FRANÇAIS

CONSERVEZ CE MANUEL

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∫ À propos des piles

ATT ENT ION

• Danger d’explosion si la pile n’est pas remplacée correctement. Remplacez-la uniquement par une pile du type recommandé par le fabricant.

• Suivez les instructions des autorités locales ou celles du détaillant pour jeter les piles usées.

• N’exposez pas la pile à la chaleur et tenez-la éloignée de toute flamme.

• Ne laissez pas la ou les piles dans un véhicule exposé au soleil avec vitres et portes fermées pendant une longue période de temps.

• Lors de l’utilisation de piles rechargeables, nous recommandons d’utiliser des piles rechargeables fabriquées par Panasonic.

CE QUI SUIT NE S’APPLIQUE QU’AU CANADA.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

-Si ce symbole apparaît-

L’élimination des équipements usagés Applicable uniquement dans les pays membres de l’Union européenne et les pays disposant de systèmes de recyclage.

adéquats des appareils usagés, veuillez les porter à l’un des points de collecte prévus, conformément à la législation nationale en vigueur. En les éliminant conformément à la réglementation en vigueur, vous contribuez à éviter le gaspillage de ressources précieuses ainsi qu’à protéger la santé humaine et l’environnement. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur la collecte et le recyclage, veuillez vous renseigner auprès des collectivités locales. Le non-respect de la réglementation relative à l’élimination des déchets est passible d’une peine d’amende.

Apposé sur le produit lui-même, sur son emballage, ou figurant dans la documentation qui l’accompagne, ce pictogramme indique que appareils électriques et électroniques usagés, doivent être séparées des ordures ménagères. Afin de permettre le traitement, la valorisation et le recyclage

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Précautions

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≥ Cet appareil est le flash externe conçu pour les appareils photo numériques

Panasonic (désigné par le terme flash dans le présent manuel). Lorsque ce flash est utilisé de pair avec un appareil photo numérique prenant en charge une connexion sans fil, il est possible de commander le flash à distance. Les fonctionnalités disponibles varient selon le modèle d’appareil photo utilisé. Pour la liste des appareils photo compatibles, reportez-vous à notre site Web. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (en anglais seulement.)

∫ À propos de la manipulation de l’élément

≥ Ne soumettez pas l’élément à de fortes vibrations ou à des chocs. Cela

pourrait entraîner un mauvais fonctionnement ou encore briser la tête du flash.

≥ Le sable et la saleté peuvent causer le mauvais fonctionnement de

l’élément. Si vous utilisez l’élément à la plage, prenez des mesures pour le protéger du sable et de la saleté.

≥ Cet appareil n’est étanche ni à la poussière ni aux éclaboussures. Dans

l’éventualité où de l’eau, etc. serait éclaboussé sur l’appareil, essuyez-le avec un linge sec. Si le fonctionnement l’appareil semble anormal, communiquez avec le revendeur ou avec Panasonic.

≥ Servez-vous d'un chiffon doux, sec et propre pour retirer la

poussière et les saletés déposées sur les filtres.

≥ Faites attention de ne pas vous coincer le doigt, etc. dans

l’appareil lorsque vous réglez l’angle de la tête du flash.

≥ Veuillez lire également le manuel d’utilisation de votre appareil

photo numérique.

Accessoires fournis

[Inspection à faire lors du désemballage]

En retirant l’appareil de son emballage, vérifiez la présence de l’appareil principal et de tous ses accessoires, et vérifiez également l’apparence externe ainsi que leur fonction afin de vous assurer qu’ils n’ont subi aucun dommage lors du transport ou de la livraison. Si vous découvrez un problème, contactez votre vendeur avant d’utiliser le produit.

Codes du produit corrects à compter de février 2014.

Ils sont sujets à changements.

FRANÇAIS

1 Étui de transport pour le flash

≥ Les piles sont vendues séparément.

2 Support du flash 3 Filtre

A: Diffuseur (Blanc) C: Filtre IR (Noir)

B: Filtre réchauffant (Orange)

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Noms des composants

































 

 









1 Diffuseur grand-angulaire 2 Tête du flash 3 Capteur de signal de liaison sans fil 4 Lampe d’assistance pour la mise au

point automatique/Voyant à diode

5 Capteur du flash 6 Plaque reflet 7 Panneau de commande 8

Voyant d’auto-vérification [AUTO CHECK]

9 Touche/voyant d’essai/charge [TEST/

CHARGE]

Panneau de commande

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: Touche [OK] ; Touche d’orientation du réflecteur < Touche de rétroéclairage = Interrupteur [ON/OFF] > Levier de verrouillage ? Molette

a (2): Touche de réglage de l’intensité

du flash b (3): Touche de mode [MODE] c (1): Touche de la lampe à DEL d (4): Touche de zoom [ZOOM]

1 Déclenchement

2 Mode flash 3 Nombre-guide

(GN)

4 Réglage de

l’intensité du flash

5 Valeur du ZOOM 6 QUATRE TIERS 7 Mode ZOOM 8 Voyant à diode 9 Sensibilité ISO

: Groupe de mode

; Unité de

< Ouverture (F) = Canal du mode

> Avertisseur de

de commande à distance

fréquence (dans le mode multi flash)

de commande à distance

surchauffe

Unités de mesure

de la distance

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