Sunpak PF30X User Manual [en, de, es, it]

SONY ADI

OWNER'S MANUAL

Follow the instructions shown below surely to use the ﬂash safely.

Read and understand the contents of this manual before using the ﬂash. After reading, keep and use this manual close at hand, such as near the ﬂash.

This is the warning for the uninsulated

“Dangerous High Voltage” in the ﬂash. If disassembly or modiﬁcation is done neglecting

Warning

Caution: Handling the ﬂash neglecting this indication may result in human injury or damage to the ﬂash.

this indication, death or serious injury may result.

Caution

* For maintenance, inspection or repair, bring the ﬂash to the store where it was purchased or our service center. * Never try to open or modify the ﬂash. Such action may

Warning

* If the ﬂash is dropped or damaged, or something fell into the ﬂash, bring the ﬂash to the store where it was purchased or our service center. * Never use the ﬂash at a distance too near to people (particularly babies). Using the ﬂash very near to people's eyes may result in visual impairment. When shooting a baby particularly, be sure to keep a distance of 3 feet ( one meter) or farther. * When loading batteries, be careful about their polarity. When replacing batteries, change them all at the same time, loading the same model of batteries from the same manufacturer. Incorrect usage may result in

result in ﬁre, shock hazard or injury due to high voltage. * Never use accessories not speciﬁed by us. Using them may result in ﬁre, shock hazard or injury.

leakage, heating, rupture, short battery lifetime and loose contact. * Never use the ﬂash near glasses or near containers holding cosmetics or chemicals. If the spilled liquid gets into the ﬂash, it may result in ﬁre, shock hazard or injury. * Never use the ﬂash in a place with high humidity, such as in the bathroom or near a humidiﬁer. It may result in ﬁre, shock hazard or injury. * When cleaning or caring for the ﬂash, be sure to remove the batteries. * Never use the ﬂash in a place where ﬂammable gas or explosive gas may exist in the air. * Keep batteries away from babies so that they will not be swallowed by mistake.

* Never place the ﬂash in a dusty place subject to direct sunlight or a place with high humidity. The increased inside temperature may result in ﬁre.

Caution

* Never use the ﬂash in an unstable place. It may lose its balance and fall or drop, resulting in injury.

* Never place the ﬂash in a dusty place. Using a dusty ﬂash may result in ﬁre or a shock hazard.

Other cautions

* Never wipe the ﬂash with benzene, thinner or alcohol. It may change the color or shape of the ﬂash. When it is dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth without chemicals.

Congratulations on your purchasing PF30X. This is the dedicated ﬂash for Canon (E-TTL II), Nikon (i-TTL) and SONY (ADI) digital single lens reﬂex cameras. Never use this for other cameras. Read this use r’s manual carefully to take the best advantage of the flash.

This is the appearance of the PF30X

* By mounting this ﬂash on the camera and turning it ON, the ﬂash emits an accurate and optimum light using the automatic high-precision Light Adjustment function for E-TTL II, i-TTL and ADI. * The amount of light can be increased and decreased easily with the EV ADJUSTMENT button when the amount of light is not enough due to the position of the object or because of bounce shooting, or when the amount of light is too much. * Bounce shooting is possible freely up to 90 degrees upward. * Auto-focus assist light function helps focusing in the darkness or for a low light level.

Contents

Safety precautions ...................................................................... 8

This is the appearance of the PF30X ﬂash ....................................... 9

Name of each part ................................................................ 10

Load the batteries ﬁrst .............................................................. 11

Mounting on the camera ......................................................................... 11

Test button .................................................................................... 11

To adjust the brightness of the image when it is too bright or too dark

.................................................................................................... 12

What if the AUTO CHECK lamp doesn’t turn on? ............................. 12

The AF assist light ............................................................................ 12

Bounce Flash ....................................................................................... 12

Speciﬁcations and performance of PF30X ........................................ 13

Before using

* Once this ﬂash is mounted on the camera, be sure to hold the body of the camera. If the ﬂash is held to carry the camera, the camera may drop from the shoe. * As for operating the functions together with the camera, check them with our service center or the Sunpak homepage (http://www.sunpak.jp).

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