Minolta DYNAX 404SI MAXXUM STSI Instruction Manual page 34

FLASH – Wireless/Remote Flash
Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode
The off-camera flash will provide all of the exposure.
1. Position your camera and 3500xi flash unit using the
information on this page.
• If you are not using the 3500xi flash, refer to your flash instruction manual for
the correct camera to subject and flash to subject distances.
Aperture Camera – Subject Distance
f/2.8 1.4 – 5.0m (4.6 – 16 ft.)
f/4.0 1.0 – 5.0m (3.3 – 16 ft.)
f/5.6 1.0 – 5.0m (3.3 – 16 ft.)
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3500xi – Subject Distance
1.0 – 5.0m (3.3 – 16 ft.)
0.7 – 4.5m (2.3 – 14.5 ft.)
0.5 – 3.2m (2.3 – 10.5 ft.)
• Calculated for ISO 100 film only.
FLASH – Wireless/Remote Flash
2. Wait until both flash units are
Press the spot/AE lock button to test fire the accessory flash.
3. Press the shutter-release
Wireless/Remote Ratio Flash
Press the flash-mode button when taking the picture. Both flashes
will fire when the shutter is release at a 2:1 ratio. The built-in flash
will provide 1/3 and the accessory flash will provide 2/3 of the total
exposure.
fully charged.
• appears in the viewfinder when the built-
in flash is charged.
• When the off-camera flash is charged, its
AF illuminator will blink.
button all the way down to
take the picture.
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