2.
Small light weight flash guns may be safely clipped into the Accessory
Shoe
(19)
on top of the camera. Some electronic guns being heavier may
need a separate mounting bracket or 'flash bar which screws into the
Tripod Bush
(25)
at the bottom of the camera.
3
. Plug your flash gun lead into the Flash Synchronization Socket
(7)
making sure its tip is pushed in firmly.
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The short burst of light from a flash is too brief to be measured under normal circumstances, so exposure
for flash photography is governed by the sensitivity or speed rating of the film in use, light output or
power of the gun and its distance from the subject. This is why most modern flashguns have calculator
dials or scales on them which indicate the correct aperture according to film speed and distance.
Obviously the type of calculator dial or scale will vary with each make of gun, so consult the instruction book
supplied with your unit, or your dealer for exact information -- the general operating rule however is.,.
4.
Look through the viewfinder and focus on your subject. You can then find from the calculator dial! scale the
correct lens opening for the actual camera-to-subject distance that is shown by your lens' Distance Scale
(12).The Aperture Ring (14) must then be set accordingly.
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Do not press down on Shutter Release Button
(3)
unless actually taking a flash picture since this will fire
the flash even if the Transport Lever (2) has not been wound. However, there will be no loss of film
should this happen.
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If the flash unit does not fire when you press the Shutter Release Button
(3)
make sure that the lead is
securely plugged into the Flash Synchronization Socket
(7)
and check that unit is switched on.
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Using the self timer:
Your Zenith camera has a built-in self timer that trips the shutter after at least a 7 second delay thus
enabling you to get into the picture yourself. Here is how to use it...
1.Support the camera on something firm, a tripod is best, but any stable surface such as a nearby table or
shelf will do.
2. All main controls are set as normal, i.e. Wind Film Transport Lever
(2)
then frame and focus on the
general subject area. Select the required shutter speed and close the lens opening down to the required
aperture (having first set the lens Auto/Manual switch
(23)
to the "M" position).
