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使用説明書

OPERATING MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Pentax AF201FG

Page 1: ...COH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION 633 17th Street Suite 2600 Denver Colorado 80202 U S A http www us ricoh imaging com RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC 5520 Explorer Drive Suite 300 Mississauga Ontario L4W 5L1...

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Page 3: ...allows easy daylight sync photography with P TTL auto in combination with a digital single lens reflex camera or lens interchangeable single lens digital camera Please read this operating manual befor...

Page 4: ...ing the flash unit WARNING This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries CAUTION This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium perso...

Page 5: ...o disassemble the flash unit yourself as there is danger of an electric shock If internal parts of the flash unit become exposed due to impact etc do not touch them as there is danger of an electric s...

Page 6: ...ing may lead to an explosion or fire Shorting the batteries Exposing the batteries to flames Dismantling the batteries Remove the sticker covering the battery Attempting to recharge non rechargeable b...

Page 7: ...ces where the humidity and temperature are very high such as in a car Be careful not to subject the flash unit to strong vibrations shock or pressure Use a cushion to protect the flash unit when carry...

Page 8: ...unit has not been used for an extended period of time or is being readied for an important shoot it is recommended that you take a test flash with the test button and test shoot with it Test flash is...

Page 9: ...he different number of electrical contacts Some parts may be damaged or rendered inoperable The hot shoe of the camera incorporates flash signal contacts Dirt dust or corrosion on the contacts may cau...

Page 10: ...he flash unit may not be able to operate correctly or demonstrate sufficient performance or the flash unit itself may generate heat depending on the type of batteries used AAA alkaline battery itself...

Page 11: ...rong way around Incorrect insertion may lead to an explosion or fire Battery performance may temporarily be hindered in low temperatures Batteries should be kept warm in temperatures below freezing fo...

Page 12: ...e of the batteries in fire Do not disassemble the batteries The batteries could explode or catch fire Remove the batteries from the flash unit immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke Be caref...

Page 13: ...mera 18 Turning the Power On and Off 20 2 Taking Pictures 22 Using the Flash Modes 22 P TTL Auto Flash 23 Manual Flash 25 Using the Sync Modes 27 Leading Curtain Sync Mode 29 Trailing Curtain Sync Mod...

Page 14: ...12 1 2 5 8 13 14 14 1 16 16 18 20 2 22 22 P TTL 23 25 27 29 29 30 33 34 35 3 36 36 36 GN 37 40 44 51...

Page 15: ...ting ready to take pictures after you purchase the flash unit Be sure to read this chapter before you start taking pictures or operating the flash unit 2 Taking Pictures This chapter explains how to t...

Page 16: ...14 Parts of This Flash Unit 1 Ready lamp 2 Test button 3 Flash mode dial Names of Parts 1 2 3...

Page 17: ...15 4 Bounce lock release button 5 Battery chamber cover 6 Locking lever 7 Flash signal contacts 8 Wide angle panel 9 Flash head 0 Shoe bracket a Shoe lock pin 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a...

Page 18: ...ery chamber cover as shown in the figure to open 2 Insert two AAA batteries making sure the plus minus markings match the diagram inside the battery chamber cover 1 Getting Ready Inserting the Batteri...

Page 19: ...on about recycling times and total number of flashes refer to Main Specifications on page 42 If the ready lamp does not light up the batteries may be exhausted or not inserted correctly Verify the ori...

Page 20: ...ttach the flash unit to the camera 1 Viewing from the rear turn the locking lever of the flash unit to the left 2 Slide the shoe bracket of the flash unit into the camera s hot shoe from the back of t...

Page 21: ...to lock it When removing the flash unit be sure to turn the locking lever to the left as viewed from the rear then loosen the shoe lock pin Otherwise the hot shoe will be damaged Do not hold the flas...

Page 22: ...ready lamp will light up when the flash is charged 2 Set the flash mode dial to OFF If charging time takes more than 30 seconds the batteries have been exhausted and should be replaced with new batte...

Page 23: ...th the flash mode dial set to other than OFF position it automatically turns off to save the power Quick Power On Function If the flash unit is mounted on autofocus cameras press the shutter release b...

Page 24: ...ined is incorporated to set the output of the main flash This mode obtains more accurate results than with the conventional TTL mode Refer to page 23 for instructions on how to use this flash mode Man...

Page 25: ...ing curtain sync position 2 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture The correct flash output is obtained in P TTL mode only when the...

Page 26: ...ual M Bulb B and Flash X sync Speed X even if you set the flash mode of this flash unit to Manual M it will automatically switch to P TTL while the camera s exposure meter is operating while informati...

Page 27: ...25 2 Manual Flash 1 Set the flash mode dial to M FULL or M 1 4 position 1 FULL 1 4 Manual flash...

Page 28: ...it Then take a picture Example If the subject distance between this flash unit and subject is 2 5 m and sensitivity is ISO 100 the calculation will be as follows 1 With flash output 1 1 the Guide No w...

Page 29: ...subject Leading Curtain Sync Mode This is the most commonly used sync mode In this mode the flash is discharged immediately after the shutter opens You can use this mode with the shutter speed set to...

Page 30: ...In this sync mode the flash is discharged immediately before the shutter closes This mode will freeze the subject with a blur appearing after the subject under a slow shutter speed condition Refer to...

Page 31: ...the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture Trailing Curtain Sync Mode Refer to page 28 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode 1 Se...

Page 32: ...creates softer light and shadows to make the picture look more natural Bouncing the flash will decrease the flash intensity by the time it reaches the subject Therefore this function is effective whe...

Page 33: ...ge the bounce angle from 0 It is recommended to set the bounce angle at 10 to prevent uneven exposure when the distance to the subject is within 1 m P TTL Auto Flash Photography The amount of reflecti...

Page 34: ...d or changing the exposure and taking several pictures may be recommended When taking color photographs if the reflective surface for the bounce flash is colored the picture will be affected by the co...

Page 35: ...r the front of the flash head with it if necessary When the wide angle panel is used the flash coverage angle is set corresponding to the following focal length Value in parentheses is a focal length...

Page 36: ...n TEST The test flash will discharge Cameras Capable of Test Flash Photography Using the Camera s Button With the following cameras a button on the camera can be used instead of the test button TEST o...

Page 37: ...extension cord F5P Attach the extension cord F5P to the camera using the optional hot shoe adapter FG or the optional hot shoe adapter F When setting up the flash unit separately from the camera use t...

Page 38: ...by the aperture in use Thus the maximum distance is obtained maximum distance in P TTL Auto Flash mode is approx 8 m The minimum distance is obtained in dividing this max distance by approx 10 However...

Page 39: ...for an optimum exposure Example With an 85 mm lens at F5 6 and sensitivity at ISO400 1 For the sensitivity at ISO400 the guide number is 40 2 40 guide number 5 6 aperture approx 7m max distance 3 7m m...

Page 40: ...ngle panel used Sensitivity Flash output Wide angle panel Without With ISO100 FULL 1 1 20 14 1 4 10 7 ISO200 FULL 1 1 28 20 1 4 14 10 ISO400 FULL 1 1 40 28 1 4 20 14 ISO800 FULL 1 1 56 40 1 4 28 20 IS...

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Page 42: ...cord F5P It can be used in combination with the built in flash unit Off camera Shoe Adapter F Adapter for an external flash unit etc on a tripod separated from the camera It comes with a connector for...

Page 43: ...rox 0 5 m Extension Cord F5P L Approx 3 m 5P synchro cord to use this flash unit separately from the camera It is used in combination with the hot shoe adapter FG or F and or the off camera shoe adapt...

Page 44: ...e panel is used Vertical Angle 85 Horizontal Angle 98 Color temperature Daylight color Effective flash range Approx 0 7 m 8 0 m Guide No 20 ISO 100 F2 0 Film speed setting ISO 25 1600 Flash modes P TT...

Page 45: ...ic power off After approx 3 min of non operation with the power on Quick power on By pressing the camera s shutter release button halfway Red eye reduction Operates with autofocus cameras equipped wit...

Page 46: ...44 3 P TTL 20 ISO100 m 1 1 1 4 2 53 70 85 98 0 7 8 0m 20 ISO100 F2 0 ISO25 1600 P TTL FULL 1 4 4 LR03 7 80 4 Ni MH 750mAh 4 100...

Page 47: ...45 3 1 1 1 4 10 0 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 0 10 ON 3 4 2 LR03 Ni MH 65mm 72 5mm 31mm 141g O AC149...

Page 48: ...that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided...

Page 49: ...ast a year Before sending your product for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it...

Page 50: ...tallation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications...

Page 51: ...quires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products By disposing of these products correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling a...

Page 52: ...ide the EU These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard used products please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal For Switze...

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