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●When using a fiber-optic cable, set the mode switch to this position for digital cameras with pre-flash modes. ●When using a fiber-optic cable, set the mode switch to this position for digital cameras without pre-flash modes. Some digital cameras operate with the main flash after dimming with an advance flash. This advance dimming is called a pre-flash. The emission color of character will change with mode selection. Emission colors are shown in the table below.
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●The number of times a digital cameraʼs bult-in flash will fire differs among models. Depending on the number of pre-flashes, mode switch settings can differ, so check settings before shooting by conducting test flashes. “To check the mode switch”(P.E-23) ●[ ] and [ ] have exactly the same performance when the strobe is connected with a sync cord. ●When 30 minutes has passed from turning on the power, or last emission of the strobe, the power will turn off automatically (auto power-off). When turning on the power again, set the mode switch to [OFF] before setting the desired mode. ●In TTL mode, mode status set at the time of power off is saved, and therefore, if the power is turned off while the unit is set to SLAVE-TTL mode , the unit will start up in SLAVE-TTL mode at next power up. ...
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fire. After shooting with TTL autmatic light control is completed and the TTL lamp will illuminate in green for approximately 2 seconds. Blinks Red Charging Ready to fire (Gn 22) Illuminates Ready to fire (Gn 33) Blinks Orange Blinks Green Blinks Blue Blinks Light-Blue...
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Ball Mount Strobe Adaptor / YS Mount Strobe Adaptor A Ball Mount Strobe Adaptor is included with this product as standard equipment. By replacing it with the optional YS Mount Adaptor, you can select a mothod for attachment to a housing that matches the shooting conditions. How to attach optional YS Mount Strobe Adaptor...
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If attaching the unit to an arm or other accesory, insert the fixing bolt from the side of the YS Mount Strobe Adaptor which does not have a nut inserted and tighten to secure. Attach optional YS Mount Adaptor in either direction The optional YS Mount Adaptor can be fixed to the Strobe in either direction.
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Setting and cable used to connect to this model can vary depending on the camera / hausing model. The various connection methods using different cables are described below. Refer to “Taking Photographs” on page E-23 for details on taking photographs when connected with different cables. ●Please check the power is turned OFF when you are installing a synchro cord. There is a possibility of erroneous fire if connecting when power is ON.
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Connect this product with the fiber-optic cable (option) when triggering the light from the cameraʼs built-in flash. When connected, the fiber optic cable receives light directly from the cameràs internal flash and fires in sync with the cameras settings ...
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● If the light-emitting part is dark (not synchronized), change the pre-emission compatible mode (5 types) in the customize mode, take a picture of this product again from the front of the light-emitting area, and check the image. (P.E-28) ...
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Please set to SLAVE-TTL MODE when taking TTL shots with a camera that does not support DS-TTLⅡ light blue.
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This product comes with a diffuser. Use as needed for your shooting application. ●Diffuse : GN28 ( at full flash), Beam angle: 100°×110° Place the diffuser onto the strobe Turn the diffuser in the clockwise direction until you fell it click into place...
Turn the diffuser in the counterclockwise direction. Shooting Tips!
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● After entering Custom Mode, if you leave it for more than 5 minutes without changing the setting, Custom Mode will be deactivated (cancelled) and strobe will return to mode [ Change the light intensity adjustment dial to the position in the table on the right. Change by pressing the target light button to the mode in the right table.
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Mode switch (OFF/ /DS-TTL) Target light switch (ON HIGH / ON LOW / OFF) Light level control dial Ready lamp (Illuminate in red when the strobe is ready to fire.) TTL lamp (Illuminate in green for approx.2sec after firing with DS-TTL II flash output.) 33 (at full flash) *ISO100m 28 (with diffuser) (V×H)...
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シーアンドシー株式会社 SEA&SEA Co., Ltd. 〒145-0062 東京都大田区北千束1-4-6 1-4-6, Kitasenzoku, Ohta-ku, TEL.03-5701-5533 Tokyo, Japan 145-0062 TEL. +81-3-5701-5533 カスタマーサービスセンター http://www.seaandsea.jp TEL.03-6421-1566 http://www.seaandsea.co.jp 1807-Z-01A (2020年4月現在 / Current as of Apr. 2020)
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