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A-mode

slow-shutter

sync

Slow-shutter

sync can be used in A mode

to increase

the background

exposure.

1. Set

the

desired

lens

aperture.

Shutter

speed will be automatically

set to 1/125

sec.

2. Frame

the

main

subject,

and

press

and

hold

the

shutter-release

button

halfway

down.

3. Press ana hold the camera's

spot-metering

button.

Shutter

speed will be set slower than

1/125

sec.

Flash

output

will be adjusted

prevent

overexposure

of the main subject.

Summary of Contents for MAXXUM DYNAX FLASH 3200I - PART 2

Page 1: ... MINOLTA IJINSTRUCTION MANUAL MAXXUM FLASH3200i ...

Page 2: ...F illuminator for autofocusing in low light a t 1 darkness The Maxxum Flash 3200i is controlled by the advanced flaSl1 ce 1 program of your 7000i or 3000i camera In P mode on either camera the flash automatically switches on when necessary and slow shutter sync and fill flash are completely automatic With the lOOOi camera A mode and M mode can also be used Any aperture can be used in A mode and sl...

Page 3: ...NAMES OF PARTS Flash tube AF illuminator Mounting foot release Mounting foot ...

Page 4: ...Battery cover Program mode flash signal On off signals Flash ready signal Low power level signal Power Ievel selector On off button ...

Page 5: ...teries Either alkaline or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries can be used To install batteries 1 Slide battery cover out Wipe terminals with a clean dry cloth 2 Insert batteries with ends as shown inside the chamber 3 Reinsert cover in the grooves and slide cover fully in ...

Page 6: ...echarge To prevent battery leakage or bursting never mix batteries of different types brands or ages If flash will not be used for more than two weeks batteries should be removed Used batteries should not be discarded in fire Keep batteries away from young children If batteries are not inserted correctly flash will not charge and leaking or bursting of batteries may resu It ...

Page 7: ...eached the flash ready signal appears in the camera s viewfinder and the picture can be taken To conserve battery power the 3200i automatically turns itself off it shutter release button is not touched within ap proximately 5 seconds Once off flash can be readied for firing by touching the shutter release button Cold weather operation In cold weather always use fresh bat teries and keep a spare se...

Page 8: ...fore attaching or removing flash make sure power is off To attach Slide flash s mounting foot into the camera s accessory shoe unti I it locks To remove ile pressing the moun ing foot release slide flash straight out of accessor s 00 ...

Page 9: ...000i camera If the camera is set to S exposure mode and the flash is set to Lo power exposure may not be correct To set With flash power on press the power level selector The low power level signal will light indicating that flash is set to Lo power Pressing the power level selector again will cause the low power level signal to stop glowing and the flash will return to normal power Flash range fo...

Page 10: ...re the horizontal line crosses the mini mum distance line for the appropriate lens focal length The maximum subject distance is indicated by the point where the horizontal line crosses the line for the appropriate lens focal length and flash power level CDNormal power level Lo power level Minimum distance Lens aperture Subject distance m Flash range is from the minimum subject distance to the maxi...

Page 11: ...ween 1 6 ft to 29 5 ft O 5m and 9ml If the subject is outside this range or whenever the camera s focus signals indicate that auto focusing is not possible set camera to manual focus mode and focus manually Based on Minolta s standard test method with 50mm lens Power zoom system The Maxxum Flash 3200i is equipped with an internal power zoom system which automatically adjusts the flash coverage for...

Page 12: ...se exposure adjustment refer to the explanation in the camera s instruction manual X sync speed The X sync speed is set automatically when flash is activated When using the 7000i if the shutter is released before flash is charged flash may not fire and exposure may not be correct When using the 3000i shutter will be locked and cannot be released until flash is charged ...

Page 13: ...peed has been set manually 3000i Set automatically between 1 60 sec and 1 20 sec depending on the focal length of the lens Camera settings After attaching the flash unit check the following camera settings 1 Check that the film speed setting is within the camera s range for TTL Direct Autoflash Meteri ng ISO 25 to 1000 for 7000i camera ISO 32 to 1000 for 3000i camera 2 3000i No other settings requ...

Page 14: ...PROGRAMMED AUTOFLASH OPERATION P mode ...

Page 15: ...red to obtain good results To take pictures in program mode 1 Press program reset button on 7000i to set camera to flash program mode Flash program mode is automatically set on the 3000i when flash is attached and switched on Program mode flash signal will light on the back of the 3200i and flash will auto matically begin charging Flash on signal will appear in the viewfinder of the 7000i ...

Page 16: ...nually If the AF illuminator is lit focus will not be adjusted continuously 3 After focusing check whether main subject is within the flash range for the film speed in use Flash ranges for ISO 100 are listed in the TECHNICAL DETAILS 4 To take a picture press the shutter releasebutton all the way down After taking a picture the flash ready signal in the viewfinder will blink rapidly if exposure was...

Page 17: ...sh are completely automatic In bright sunlight flash duration is reduced to fill shadows without overexposing the main subject X sync speed is automatically set according to the ambient light level to give more natural rendition of the background With programmed fill flash ...

Page 18: ...ile maintaining normal exposure of the main subject 1 Frame the main subject and press the shutter release button halfway down ZI 7 2 Press and hold the camera s spot metering button and a shutter speed slower than the original shutter speed will automatically be set Flash output will be adjusted to prevent overexposure of the main subject ...

Page 19: ...lease shutter After taking a picture the flash ready signal in the viewfinder will blink rapidly if exposure was sufficient If shutter speed is too slow for hand held pictures mount camera on a tripod With slow shutter sync With conventional flash ...

Page 20: ...nge or for faster recycling To take pictures in A mode lOCK ON II Oei 1 Set camera to A mode and press 3200i s on off button to switch flash on Shutter speed will automatically be set to 1 125 sec When flash unit is charged flash ready signal on 3200i will glow flash ready signal in viewfinder will blink slowly and the shutter speed will automatically be set to 1 125 sec ...

Page 21: ...n exposures 3 For autofocusing press and hold shutter release button halfway down After focus ing check whether main subject is within the flash range for the film speed in use If not move closer or use a larger aperture Flash ranges for ISO 100 are listed in the TECHNICAL DETAILS 4 To take a picture press the shutter release button all the way down After taking a picture the flash ready signal in...

Page 22: ...ns aperture Shutter speed will be automatically set to 1 125 sec 7 2 Frame the main subject and press and hold the shutter release button halfway down 3 Press ana hold the camera s spot metering button Shutter speed will be set slower than 1 125 sec Flash output will be adjusted to prevent overexposure of the main subject ...

Page 23: ...st situations program mode can be used for automatic fill flash without special settings or calculations A mode fill flash can be used for greater control of background exposure or when you want to set smaller apertures for increased depth of field The procedure for fill flash in A mode is the same as for slow shutter sync operation however subject brightness will be higher and you may need to use...

Page 24: ...s viewfinder will blink slowly 2 For natural background exposure set aperture and shutter speed according to the metering indications in the viewfinder 3 For autofocusing press and hold shutter release button halfway down After focus ing check whether main subject is within the flash range for the film speed in use If not move closer or use a larger aperture Flash ranges for ISO 100 are listed in ...

Page 25: ...to shock high heat or high humidity Be particularly careful not to leave it in the glove compart ment or other places in motor vehicles where it may be subjected to high temperatures When storing flash for more than two weeks remove the batteries and keep flash in a cool dry place away from dust or chemicals Never attempt to disassemble the flash Any repairs should be done by an authorized Minolta...

Page 26: ... low light illuminator is automatically triggered for autofocusing range 1 6 ft to 29 5 ft 0 5 to 9m based on Minolta s standard test method with 50mm lens Controls and indications Controls On off button power level selector Indicators AUTO program mode flash ON OFF flash ready Lo power level Flash coverage Internal power zoom system automatically adjusts flash coverage for lensesfrom 28mm to 85mm...

Page 27: ...t to 32 8 ft 0 45 to 10m AIM mode 1 5ft to 65 6ft 0 45 to 20m Minimum subject distance is2 3 ft 0 7m when using lenses with focal lengths of less than 50mm Power sources Uses four AA size batteries either 1 5v alkaline or 1 2v rechargeable nickel cadmium Battery performance As determined by Minolta s standard test methods Flash per set Recycling time sec Power level Normal Lo Normal Lo Type 220 24...

Page 28: ...lly switches itself off if shutter release button is not touched for approx 5 sec charging restarted by pressing shutter release button Exposure confirmation After exposure flash ready signal in viewfinder blinks rapidly if exposure was sufficient Optional accessories Cable EX Cable OC 1100 Off Camera Shoe OS 1100 Triple Connector TC 1000 Ni Cd Charger NC 2 with batteries Dimensions 2 7 8 x 3 1 16...

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Page 30: ... 9222 8826 31 1988 Minolta Camera Co Ltd under the Berne Convention and Universal Copyright Convention P812 A6 Printed in Japan ...

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