Summary of Contents for Konica Minolta PROGRAM 2500D
- Page 1 PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 1 PROGRAM FLASH MAXXUM FLASH 2500 ( D ) E INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 2 The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries. • Take the product to a Konica Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
- Page 3 PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is CAUTION subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
03:33 PM Page 6 CONTENTS NAMES OF PARTS .................6 Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta product. Please take time to read through the instruction manual so you may enjoy all BASIC OPERATION the features of your new flash unit. -
Page 5: Names Of Parts
PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 8 NAMES OF PARTS Figures in parenthesis refer to the page number of relevant sections. Flashtube BASIC OPERATION Mounting-foot-release button (12) AF illuminator (26) The section covers how to prepare the flash for use as well as the basic flash operation. -
Page 6: Installing Batteries
PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 10 INSTALLING BATTERIES The 2500 (D) may be powered by : When the flash is charged and ready, • Four AA-size alkaline batteries the ready lamp at the rear of the unit • Four AA-size lithium batteries glows. -
Page 7: Getting Started
PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 12 GETTING STARTED Mounting the flash Metering-mode switch Select the flash metering-mode. Slide the flash mounting foot • For the Maxxum/Dynax series cameras, firmly into the camera’s ADI flash metering is available with the accessory shoe until it stops. ADI compatible cameras and D series •... -
Page 8: P Mode Flash: The Basics
PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 14 P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS • With the Maxxum/Dynax 7, autoflash is used with full-auto, and fill- With Maxxum/Dynax series cameras flash with the P mode. • With the Maxxum/Dynax 9 and 800si, fill-flash is used when the P 1. -
Page 9: With Dimage Series Digital Cameras
PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 16 P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS Flash range of the 2500 (D) in meters With DiMAGE series digital cameras Aperture ISO 100 ISO 400 With the DiMAGE A1, A2, Z1, Z2, 7Hi, 7i, 7 and 5, fill-flash is used 1 - 9 1 - 18 when the P mode is selected. - Page 10 PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 18 P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS 4. Press the shutter-release Flash range of the 2500 (D) in meters with the DiMAGE A1 / A2 / Z1 / Z2 / 7Hi / 7i / 7 / 5. button partway down.
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Page 11: Exposure Modes
PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 20 EXPOSURE MODES The following descriptions are for camera models with A, S and M M Mode Flash exposure modes. 1. Turn the camera on. A Mode Flash 2. Set the M exposure mode on the camera. •... -
Page 12: Advanced Operation
PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 22 BOUNCE FLASH Direct flash illumination can cause harsh shadows on the subject and background. Bounce flash reflects the light from the ceiling to create soft diffuse illumination. ADVANCED OPERATION The section describes advanced flash photography techniques and accessories.. - Page 13 PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 24 BOUNCE FLASH Tilt the flash towards the ceiling. Adjusting the Bounce Angle • The flash has a click stop at 60°. The The angle of the bounce head is important. If the bounce angle is bounce head can be set in any too low, the subject will be illuminated by both directly with the flash position between 0°...
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Page 14: Af Illuminator
PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 26 AF ILLUMINATOR OFF-CAMERA CABLES The use of the optional off-camera In low-light or when subject contrast is low, the autofocus system may not be cables allows the flash unit to be able to focus. In these conditions, the placed to the left or right of the subject flash’s AF illuminator will active to aid to create attractive side lighting. -
Page 15: Flash-Ratio Control (Varying The Intensity Of Individual Flash)
PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 28 OFF-CAMERA CABLES Flash-Ratio Control (varying the intensity of individual flash) When using this flash with other accessory flash units*, a 2:1 flash ratio can be used. The flash ratio controls the relative power of two flash units. -
Page 16: Compatibility With Other Products
PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 30 COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PRODUCTS Have your camera manual as reference when reading this flash Using APS SLR Cameras manual. (Vectis S-1) • Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode. Fill flash can be Using xi Series SLR Cameras selected with the flash-mode button on the camera. -
Page 17: Cautions While Handling
• If you have questions about your flash, contact your local camera • Flash unit operating temperature: –20°C to 50°C, –4°F to 122°F. dealer or write to the Konica Minolta distributor in your area. • Do not leave the flash unit exposed extremely high temperatures •... -
Page 18: Technical Specifications
PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 34 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Guide number 25 (in meters at ISO 100), 82 (in feet at ISO 100) Recycling time Alkaline Ni-MH Lithium (sec.) 0.2 - 6 0.2 - 5 0.2 - 6 Number of Alkaline Ni-MH Lithium flashes... - Page 19 PF2500D_English_C404.qxd 2004.05.12 03:33 PM Page 36 © 2004 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Berne Convention and universal Copyright Convention 9222-8845-11 P-C404...