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- 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 Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
- Page 3 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
CONTENTS NAMES OF PARTS .................6 Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take time to read through the instruction manual so you may enjoy all the BASIC OPERATION features of your new flash unit. INSTALLING BATTERIES ..............10 GETTING STARTED ................12 This manual covers the operation of PROGRAM/MAXXUM FLASH Mounting the flash................12... -
Page 5: Names Of Parts
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. Mounting foot (12) Metering-mode switch... -
Page 6: Installing Batteries
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. • Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries Only charge nickel-metal hydride batteries in an appropriate When the flash charging time exceeds charger unit. -
Page 7: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Mounting the flash Metering-mode switch Select the flash metering-mode when Slide the flash mounting foot the flash is used with the firmly into the camera’s Maxxum/Dynax series cameras. accessory shoe until it stops. • ADI flash metering is available with the •... -
Page 8: P Mode Flash: The Basics
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. Turn the camera and flash on. mode is selected (autoflash may also be selected as a custom setting with the 800si). -
Page 9: With Dimage Series Digital Cameras
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, 7Hi, 7i, 7 and 5, fill-flash is used when the P 1 - 9 1 - 18 mode is selected. - Page 10 P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS 5. When the flash is charged, Flash range of the 2500 (D) in meters with the DiMAGE A1/7Hi/7i/7/5. press the shutter-release Camera sensitivity (ISO) Aperture button all the way down to AUTO ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 take the picture.
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Page 11: Exposure Modes
EXPOSURE MODES M Mode Flash The following descriptions are for camera models with A, S and M exposure modes. 1. Turn the camera on. A Mode Flash 2. Set the M exposure mode on the camera. • Fill-flash is the active flash mode. 1. -
Page 12: Advanced Operation
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.. Bounce flash Normal flash (Continued on next page) - Page 13 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
AF ILLUMINATOR OFF-CAMERA CABLES In low-light or when subject contrast is The use of the optional off-camera 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)
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. The 2:1 ratio indicates the output difference between the main APPENDIX light and fill light;... -
Page 16: Compatibility With Other Products
• Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode with the SPxi and 2xi. Fill flash cannot be selected. Using Minolta Digital Cameras • The shutter speed is set automatically in the S exposure mode with the 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi, and 2xi. -
Page 17: Cautions While Handling
Temperature • If you have questions about your flash, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. • Flash unit operating temperature: –20°C to 50°C, -4°F to 122°F. • Before shipping your flash for repair, please contact an authorized •... -
Page 18: Technical Specifications
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 - 5 0.2 - 4 0.2 - 5 Number of Alkaline Ni-MH Lithium flashes 400 - 4000 300 - 3000 600 - 10000 •... - Page 19 7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England Minolta Austria Ges. m.b.H. Amalienstrasse 59-61, A-1131 Wien, Austria Minolta Camera Benelux B.V. Zonnebaan 39, P.O. Box 6000, NL-3600 HA Maarssen, The Netherlands Belgian Branch Prins Boudewijnlaan 1, B-2550 Kontich, Belgium...
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