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COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PRODUCTS

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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.

• The shutter speed is set automatically in the S exposure mode with

the 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi, and 2xi.

Using i Series SLR Cameras 

(Maxxum/Dynax 8000i, 7000i, 5000i, 3000i)

• Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode. Fill flash can be

selected with the 8000i. See the camera manual for details.

• Flash is set to autoflash in the S exposure mode, and the shutter

speed is set automatically.

• The use of ratio flash control will result in incorrect exposures when

used with the 5000i and 3000i.

Using Early AF Series SLR Cameras

(Maxxum/Minolta 9000, 7000, 5000)

• The optional flash shoe adapter FS-1200 is required. See the FS-

1200 manual for details.

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Using APS SLR Cameras 

(Vectis S-1)

• Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode. Fill flash can be

selected with the flash-mode button on the camera.

• The shutter speed is set automatically in the S exposure mode.
• The flash coverage with APS cameras is sufficient for lenses with a

focal length of 22mm or longer.

Using Dimâge RD3000 and RD-175 Digital Cameras 

• Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode. Fill flash is used

when a photo is taken while the manual fill-flash button on the camera
is pressed.

• The shutter speed is set automatically in the S exposure mode.

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Summary of Contents for MAXXUM 2500D

Page 1: ...PROGRAM FLASH MAXXUM FLASH 2500 D E INSTRUCTION MANUAL PF2500D_English_C404 qxd 2004 05 12 03 33 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior especially the flash unit is exposed The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries Store this product out of reach of children Be careful when around children not to harm the...

Page 3: ...oes 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 the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to ...

Page 4: ...ash 21 Flash Sync Speed 21 ADVANCED OPERATION BOUNCE FLASH 23 AF ILLUMINATOR 26 OFF CAMERA CABLES 27 Flash Ratio Control Varying the intensity of individual flash 28 APPENDIX COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PRODUCTS 30 CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING 32 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 34 Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta product Please take time to read through the instruction manual so you may enjoy all the...

Page 5: ...g Figures in parenthesis refer to the page number of relevant sections Mounting foot release button 12 Mounting foot 12 Flashtube AF illuminator 26 Autoflash lamp 14 Glows to indicate autoflash is active Turns off when using fill flash BASIC OPERATION The section covers how to prepare the flash for use as well as the basic flash operation Metering mode switch 13 14 17 Battery chamber door 10 PF250...

Page 6: ...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 1 Open the battery chamber door as shown 3 Close the battery chamber door 2 Insert the batteries as shown in the diagram in the battery chamber PF2500D_English_C404 qxd 2004 05 12 03 33 PM ...

Page 7: ...flash on and off Select the flash metering mode For the Maxxum Dynax series cameras ADI flash metering is available with the ADI compatible cameras and D series lenses Refer to the camera s instruction manual for details For the DiMAGE series digital cameras ADI flash metering is available with the ADI compatible digital cameras when the ADI flash metering mode is set with the recording mode menu ...

Page 8: ...e metering mode selected and the camera in use see chart below With the Maxxum Dynax 7 autoflash is used with full auto and fill flash with the P mode With the Maxxum Dynax 9 and 800si fill flash is used when the P mode is selected autoflash may also be selected as a custom setting with the 800si With other cameras autoflash is used with the P mode Fill flash can be selected in the same way as the...

Page 9: ...tering mode on the flash The active metering mode depends on the metering mode selected on recording mode menu and the flash see chart below With DiMAGE series digital cameras P MODE FLASH With the DiMAGE A1 A2 Z1 Z2 7Hi 7i 7 and 5 fill flash is used when the P mode is selected Continued on next page Metering mode switch position Flash metering mode used ADI ADI ADI metering TTL P TTL metering P T...

Page 10: ...photo will be under exposed if taken before the flash is completely charged When using the self timer confirm the flash is charged before pressing the shutter release button to start the countdown Flash range of the 2500 D in meters with the DiMAGE A1 A2 Z1 Z2 7Hi 7i 7 5 If the subject is closer than 0 5m use the flash off camera with a cable Aperture F 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 Camera sensitivity ISO 0 5 12...

Page 11: ... shutter release button all the way down to take the picture M Mode Flash 1 Turn the camera on 2 Set the M exposure mode on the camera Fill flash is the active flash mode 3 Set the aperture and shutter speed and focus on the subject When using an SLR film camera the shutter speed should be set to the flash sync speed or slower The aperture will affect the flash range The larger the aperture the sm...

Page 12: ...s and accessories Bounce flash Normal 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 BOUNCE FLASH Continued on next page PF2500D_English_C404 qxd 2004 05 12 03 33 PM Page 22 ...

Page 13: ... of lens Bounce angle 70mm minimum 45 28 70mm 60 28mm maximum 75 90 Correct Incorrect Determine the angle in relation to the table at right BOUNCE FLASH 24 With bounce flash using ADI metering can result in incorrect exposure Set the flash metering mode switch to TTL Use a white ceiling or wall to reflect the flash The color of a surface will affect the color of the flash illumination High ceiling...

Page 14: ...e placed to the left or right of the subject to create attractive side lighting Up to four flash units can be connected The following off camera accessories are available Off camera cable Off camera shoe Extension cable Cable CD Triple connector TC 1000 The off camera cable allows the flash to be used from any position The extension cable further extends of the distance of the flash from the camer...

Page 15: ...rence between the main light and fill light the fill light controls the depth of the shadows 5600HS D 5400HS 5400xi 5200i The flash ratio cannot be set with this flash The ratio must be set with the compatible accessory flash unit See the flash manual for details Ratio control cannot be used with the DiMAGE series digital cameras and Maxxum Dynax 300si The use of this function may result in incorr...

Page 16: ...ure mode and the shutter speed is set automatically The use of ratio flash control will result in incorrect exposures when used with the 5000i and 3000i Using Early AF Series SLR Cameras Maxxum Minolta 9000 7000 5000 The optional flash shoe adapter FS 1200 is required See the FS 1200 manual for details COMPATIBILITY Using APS SLR Cameras Vectis S 1 Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode ...

Page 17: ...ervice Facility for instructions CAUTIONS 32 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 requir...

Page 18: ...ns are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice TECHNICAL SPESIFICATIONS For every new battery set 25 in meters at ISO 100 82 in feet at ISO 100 Guide number Recycling time sec Alkaline Ni MH Lithium 0 2 6 0 2 5 0 2 6 Number of flashes Alkaline Ni MH Lithium 200 4000 200 4000 500 10000 Equal to a 28mm focal length lens This mark bel...

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