Minolta DYNAX 505si SUPER Instruction Manual

PROGRAM FLASHMAXXUM FLASH2500 (D)EINSTRUCTION MANUALPF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 1

1918P MODE FLASH: THE BASICSP MODE FLASH5. When the flash is charged,press the shutter-releasebutton all the way down totake the picture.• The flash

2120EXPOSURE MODESEXPOSURE MODESThe following descriptions are for camera models with A, S and Mexposure modes.A Mode Flash1. Turn the camera and flas

23BOUNCE FLASH22ADVANCED OPERATIONThe section describes advanced flash photographytechniques and accessories..Bounce flash Normal flashDirect flash il

25BOUNCE FLASHAdjusting the Bounce AngleThe angle of the bounce head is important. If the bounce angle istoo low, the subject will be illuminated by b

AF ILLUMINATOROFF-CAMERA CABLES27AF ILLUMINATOR OFF-CAMERA CABLES• The camera’s AF illuminator is disabled when the flash AF illuminatoris in use.• Th

2928OFF-CAMERA CABLESFlash-Ratio Control (varying the intensity of individual flash)When using this flash with otheraccessory flash units*, a 2:1 flas

30COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PRODUCTS31Have your camera manual as reference when reading this flashmanual.Using xi Series SLR Cameras (Maxxum/Dynax 9xi,

CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING33•To prevent condensation from forming, place the flash in a sealedplastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment to a w

34 35TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSFlash coverageContinuous flashperformanceAF illuminatorFlash controlSizeWeight30 continuous cycles of 3 flashes per secon

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2 3FOR PROPER AND SAFE USERead and understand all warnings and cautions before using thisproduct.WARNINGUsing batteries improperly can cause them to l

54FOR PROPER AND SAFE USEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may

This flash unit is designed and manufactured solely for use withthe Konica Minolta Maxxum/Dynax series cameras and DiMAGEseries digital cameras. It ca

8 9NAMES OF PARTSSwitch up - ADIflash meteringSwitch down - TTLflash meteringMain switch (12)Ready lamp (11, 15, 18)Glows steadily whenthe flash is r

10 11INSTALLING BATTERIESWhen the flash is charged and ready,the ready lamp at the rear of the unitglows.When the flash charging time exceeds30 second

12 13GETTING STARTEDAbout film use (Maxxum/Dynax cameras)Do not use films with a speed in excess of ISO 1000. Exposureerrors may result.• The low-spee

14 15P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS5. When the flash is charged,press the shutter-releasebutton all the way down totake the picture.• The flash is charged

1716P MODE FLASH: THE BASICSFlash range of the 2500 (D) in meters Aperture ISO 100 ISO 4002.8 1 - 9 1 - 1841 - 61 - 125.6 1 - 4.5 1 - 981 - 31 - 611 1