Owner's Manual
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Stroboscopic Flash
Calculating the Shutter Speed
Flash count ÷ Flash frequency = Shutter speed
For example, if the ash count is set to 10 (times) and ash frequency
to 5 (Hz), set the shutter speed to 2 sec. or longer.
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To avoid wearing out or damaging the ash head from overheating, do
not use stroboscopic ash repeatedly more than 15 times. After 15 shots,
stop using the ash for at least 10 min.
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Shooting more than 15 times will activate a safety function and restrict
ash ring. Stop using the ash for at least 40 min.
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Stroboscopic ash is most eective when shooting subjects with high
reectance against a dark background.
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Use of a tripod and remote switch or remote control (sold separately) is
recommended.
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Flash output cannot be set to 1/1 or 1/2 power.
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Stroboscopic ash is also available when the camera’s shooting mode is
set to <Bulb(B)>.
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For details on the maximum continuous ash count, refer to the separate
Supplemental Information.
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A ash count display of “
----
” indicates that the ash will re continuously
until the shutter closes or the ash charge is depleted.