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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 1

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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. • Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. • Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE CAUTION • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. • Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 6 CONTENTS NAMES OF PARTS .................................................................................6 BASIC OPERATION INSTALLING BATTERIES .....................................................................10 GETTING STARTED .............................................................................12 Mounting the flash........................................................................12 Removing the flash ................................
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 8 NAMES OF PARTS Figures in parenthesis refer to the page number of relevant sections. Flashtube BASIC OPERATION Mounting-foot-release button (12) AF illuminator (26) Mounting foot (12) Metering-mode switch (13, 14, 17) Switch up - ADI flash metering Switch down - TTL flash metering The section covers how to prepare the flash for use as well as the basic flash operation. Ready lamp (11, 15, 18) Glows steadily when the flash is ready to fire.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 10 The 2500 (D) may be powered by : • Four AA-size alkaline batteries • Four AA-size lithium batteries • Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries Only charge nickel-metal hydride batteries in an appropriate charger unit. When the flash is charged and ready, the ready lamp at the rear of the unit glows. When the flash charging time exceeds 30 seconds, replace the batteries. 1. Open the battery-chamber door as shown. 2.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 12 Mounting the flash Metering-mode switch Slide the flash mounting foot firmly into the camera’s accessory shoe until it stops. • The flash locks into place automatically. • If the camera’s built-in flash is up, lower it before mounting the flash unit. Removing the flash While pressing the mounting-foot release button (1), slide the flash (2) from the accessory shoe. Select the flash metering-mode.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 14 With Maxxum/Dynax series cameras 1. Turn the camera and flash on. 2. Set the P exposure mode on the camera. 3. Select the flash metering mode on the flash. The active metering mode depends on the metering mode selected and the camera in use, see chart below. ADI flash compatible cameras with a D series lens • With the Maxxum/Dynax 7, autoflash is used with full-auto, and fillflash with the P mode.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 16 Flash range of the 2500 (D) in meters With DiMAGE series digital cameras Aperture ISO 100 ISO 400 2.8 1-9 1 - 18 4 1-6 1 - 12 5.6 1 - 4.5 1-9 8 1-3 1-6 11 1 - 2.2 1 - 4.5 With the DiMAGE A1, A2, Z1, Z2, 7Hi, 7i, 7 and 5, fill-flash is used when the P mode is selected. 1. Turn the camera and flash on. 2. Set the P exposure mode on the camera. 3.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 18 4. Press the shutter-release button partway down. 5. When the flash is charged, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. • The flash is charged when the ready lamp on the rear of the unit glows and the flash signal on the monitors turns white. If the flash output was sufficient for the exposure: • The ready lamp blinks on the rear of the flash unit. • The indicator used with the built-in flash appears on the monitors.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 20 The following descriptions are for camera models with A, S and M exposure modes. A Mode Flash 1. Turn the camera and flash on. 2. Set the A exposure mode on the camera. • Fill-flash is the active flash mode. 3. Set the aperture and focus on the subject. • The aperture will affect the flash range. The larger the aperture (the smaller the f number), the greater the range. • The shutter speed is automatically set by the camera. 4.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 22 BOUNCE FLASH Direct flash illumination can cause harsh shadows on the subject and background. Bounce flash reflects the light from the ceiling to create soft diffuse illumination. ADVANCED OPERATION Bounce flash BOUNCE FLASH The section describes advanced flash photography techniques and accessories..
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 24 BOUNCE FLASH Tilt the flash towards the ceiling. • The flash has a click stop at 60°. The bounce head can be set in any position between 0° and 90°. Adjusting the Bounce Angle The angle of the bounce head is important. If the bounce angle is too low, the subject will be illuminated by both directly with the flash and indirectly with the reflected light from the ceiling resulting in a harsh and unevenly lit photograph.
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2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 26 AF ILLUMINATOR In low-light or when subject contrast is low, the autofocus system may not be able to focus. In these conditions, the flash’s AF illuminator will active to aid the AF system when the shutterrelease button is pressed partway down. • The camera’s AF illuminator is disabled when the flash AF illuminator is in use. • The AF illuminator is disabled when using the continuous AF mode.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 28 OFF-CAMERA CABLES Flash-Ratio Control (varying the intensity of individual flash) When using this flash with other accessory flash units*, a 2:1 flash ratio can be used. The flash ratio controls the relative power of two flash units. The 2:1 ratio indicates the output difference between the main light and fill light; the fill light controls the depth of the shadows.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 30 COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PRODUCTS Have your camera manual as reference when reading this flash manual. Using xi Series SLR Cameras (Maxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi, 2xi) • Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode with the 9xi, 7xi, 5xi and 3xi. Fill flash can be selected. See the camera manual for details. • Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode with the SPxi and 2xi. Fill flash cannot be selected.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 32 CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING During Photography • This flash unit has an intense light output and should not be fired directly in front of anyone's eyes. Batteries • Do not store the flash unit with the alkaline batteries inside. Leakage from the batteries may damage the battery chamber. • When using alkaline batteries, temperature and storage conditions can affect performance and may require more than 30 seconds for the flash to charge.
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PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 34 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Guide number Recycling time (sec.) Number of flashes 25 (in meters at ISO 100), 82 (in feet at ISO 100) Alkaline Ni-MH Lithium 0.2 - 6 0.2 - 5 0.2 - 6 Alkaline Ni-MH Lithium 200 - 4000 200 - 4000 500 - 10000 • For every new battery set. Flash coverage Equal to a 28mm focal length lens AF illuminator LED.