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Fantasea Nano Flash Instruction Manual 26110120
What are Pre-Flashes?
Pre-flashes are one or more flashes given out to assist in the focusing and
exposure setting of the camera before the actual picture-taking primary flash
is fired. It is important to set the Nano Flash to the correct pre-flash setting so
it fires in sync with the primary flash of the camera.
The Nano Flash features 3 different pre-flash settings (image #4):
1 – For cameras with no pre-flash
2 – For cameras with 1 pre-flash
3 – For cameras with 2 pre-flashes
ii.
In order to properly synchronize the Nano Flash with your camera, you should
determine which pre-flash program on the Nano Flash is the most suitable
with your camera internal flash. In order to do so, please follow the
instructions below:
1.
Place your digital camera in front of the Nano Flash within a distance of
approximately 1 meter, so they are facing each other.
2.
Set your camera built-in flash to ON.
3.
Turn the Nano Flash on by setting the Pre-Flash Mode Dial to “1” and take a
picture with your camera. Do the same when the Pre-Flash Mode Dial is set
to “2” and “3”.
4.
Compare the 3 images taken in the 3 different pre-flash modes. The most
overexposed image indicates the correct Nano Flash pre-flash mode for
your camera.
5.
Turn off the Nano Flash by setting the Pre-Flash Mode Dial to “TEST/OFF”.
f.
Test the Watertight Seal of the Nano Flash
After closing the Nano Flash, always test it in a shallow water pool prior to diving
with it, in order to verify that it is perfectly watertight sealed. Make sure no
bubbles escape from it and that no water enters the housing.
Image #4:
3 pre-flash programs
