Charging
system
The
Maxxum
Flash
3200i
uses
two
condensers
to
reduce
the
time
required
for
charging
the
flash.
This
two-condenser
system
is controlled
in the following
way.
The
flash
system
of the
camera
deter-
mines
the
guide
number
required
for
the
subject
distance
and exposure
settings.
The
system
then
starts
changi ng the
condensers
in sequence.
When
the
required
charge
has
been
reached,
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 set warm
in an inside
pocket.
For
prolonged
use
near
or
below
O°C
(32°Fl,
Ni-Cd
batteries
are
recom-
mended.
Do not discard
old batteries.
Their
capacity
will
be
restored
as temperature
rises.
