Test-Flash/Modeling Flash - Minolta 5600HS (D) Instruction Manual

TEST-FLASH/MODELING FLASH

One or more test flashes may be tried before photographing. This is
particularly convenient for checking shadows when the flash is sep-
arated from the camera such as in wireless flash.
* Modeling flash is used to check shadows on the subject before taking pho-
tos.
1. Set the test-flash mode selec-
Flash once at the set light level (LEVEL 1/1~1/32).
• Use this test-flash mode when a flash meter is used in manual
flash mode (p. 36).
• In multiple flash mode (p. 60), while pressing the test-flash but-
ton, the flash fires the number of times you have set.
Flash three times at a rate of two flashes per second (guide
number 5.6 at 24mm position).
• Used to verify overall shadow.
Flash 4 seconds at a rate of 40 flashes per second (guide
number 1.4 at 24mm position).
• Convenient for verifying detailed shadow for macro photogra-
phy.
The setting prevents mis-operation.
HOLD
• Photographs may be taken, however all flash operations,
except use of the test-flash button and data panel illuminator,
are locked.
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tion/hold switch to the desired
mode.
2. Press the test-flash button
• Do not release the shutter while the flash is in use.
• The strength of shadows will differ from that during actual photogra-
phy.
• Shadows will be lighter when using the flash in bright areas or out-
doors, or when using bounce flash, and verification will therefore be
more difficult.
(modeling-flash button) when
charging is complete.
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