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- Page 1 MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER MACRO TWIN FLASH 2400 MACRO RING FLASH 1200 E INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Names of Parts..................10 Please read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. BASIC OPERATION WARNING Installing Batteries.................15 Checking Batteries ..............16 • Do not put your finger or metalic objects into the cord sockets on Attaching and Removing the Controller..........17 the controller. - Page 3 Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself, as batteries become hot with use. 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 4 Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please read this This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is manual thoroughly before using the macro flash or ring flash. We subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference hope that you will continue to be satisfied by our products.
- Page 5 1200AF set, it is only necessary to purchase the Macro Flash Controller. • Each part may be purchased separately. • The Macro Twin Flash 2400 cannot be used with the AF Macro Zoom 3X-1X f/1.7-2.8 lens. • Twin flash and the ring flash cannot be used together. When both...
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Page 6: Names Of Parts
NAMES OF PARTS Macro Flash Controller MFC-1000 Control Panel For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis. Manual-flash-control dial (Twin flash A and Ring flash) (36, 37) Twin flash A Manual-flash-control dial Custom lamp (54) lamp (28) (Twin flash B) (36) Reel-attachment... - Page 7 NAMES OF PARTS Macro Twin Flash 2400 Macro Ring Flash 1200 Twin Flash Unit T-2400 Ring Flash Unit R-1200 (2 included) Holder Shoe Flashtube Focus lamps (51) Lighting-selector switches (28) Flashtubes Release tabs Release tabs Connecting cord Plug Connecting Clip...
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Page 8: Basic Operation
INSTALLING BATTERIES The Macro flash controller MFC-1000 may be powered by: • Four AA-size alkaline batteries BASIC OPERATION • Four AA-size lithium batteries • Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are charged in the proper charging unit. 1. -
Page 9: Checking Batteries
ATTACHING AND REMOVING CONTROLLER INSTALLING BATTERIES Checking Batteries Attaching To The Camera lamp on the control panel glows or blinks when the batter- Push the mounting foot firmly ies are low. onto the camera until it stops. • The controller locks in place automati- When glowing;... -
Page 10: Attaching The Twin Flash
ATTACHING THE TWIN FLASH 1. Screw the appropriate adapter 5. Insert the twin-flash plug into ring onto the lens. the twin-flash-cord socket on • 49mm and 55mm diameter adapters the controller. are provided. • If using the AF 200mm f/4 Macro Apo G lens, a 72mm adapter is needed, which can be be purchased sepa- rately (p. - Page 11 Attach the arm by sliding its base into one of the four shoes on the holder. When attaching it to the controller, orient the reel with the Minolta logo in a readable horizontal position, and place the top of the reel’s center cut-out over the top of the three protruding pins on the controller.
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Page 12: Attaching The Ring Flash
ATTACHING THE RING FLASH ATTACHING THE TWIN FLASH 1. Screw the appropriate adapter ring onto the lens. • 49mm and 55mm diameter adapters are provided. • If using the AF 200mm f/4 Macro Apo G lens, a 72mm adapter is needed, which can be be purchased sepa- rately (p. -
Page 13: Turning The Flash On And Off
TURNING THE FLASH ON AND OFF/ FILM ATTACHING THE RING FLASH 4. Insert the ring-flash plug into ON/OFF the ring-flash-cord socket on Turn the flash on by pressing the flash the controller. on/off button. When the flash turns on, the flash-on lamp •... -
Page 14: Basic Flash Mode
BASIC FLASH MODES Camera’s exposure mode should be set to either A (aper- 1. Turn camera on and set to A ture priority) mode*, or M (manual) mode**. mode or M mode. Depth-of-field*** is quite shallow at close-up and macro ranges, so focusing is very important. - Page 15 BASIC FLASH MODES 6. Select the flash. 7. When the flash is charged, In the case of the twin flash, each press the shutter-release but- press of the A-B / lamp button causes ton to take the photo. the selected flash units to go from •...
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Page 16: Selecting Apertures - Ttl Flash
BASIC FLASH MODES Selecting Apertures - TTL Flash - AF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (Lens aperture range: f/2.8 - f/32) • The tables beginning at the bottom of this page shows values when Magnification 1:1.5 ratio ISO 100 film is used without the wide-angle adapter or diffuser. For other ISO film speeds, or if you use the wide-angle adapter or diffuser, 3.5 ~ 76 3.5 ~ 76... -
Page 17: P Mode
BASIC FLASH MODES When Using Film Other Than ISO 100, Or When Using the P Mode Wide-Angle Adapter or Diffuser The procedure for P mode, including subject program selection, is An additional adjustment must be applied to the previous tables. the same as that for A or M mode, except that the aperture is set automatically. -
Page 18: Detailed Operations
MANUAL FLASH (M) Normal TTL flash metering automatically DETAILED adjusts the flash intensity to provide the proper exposure for the subject. Manual OPERATIONS flash provides a fixed flash intensity irre- spective of the brightness of the subject and the camera setting. •... -
Page 19: Manual Flash (M) With Ring Flash
MANUAL FLASH (M) Manual Flash With Ring Flash 1. Select the M mode on the cam- era. 2. Press the TTL/M/test button (TTL/M/ / ) until the M lamp glows. TTLflash Manual flash TTLflash Manual flash • Each time the button is pressed, the Test flash Test flash Modeling flash... - Page 20 MANUAL FLASH (M) • See the tables on pages 38 to 43 for the aperture and power level AF 50mm f/2.8 Macro (Lens aperture range: f/2.8 - f/32) needed to obtain a proper exposure. The flash-ready lamp will not AF 50mm f/3.5 Macro (Lens aperture range: f/3.5 - f/32) blink on the control panel after the photo is taken.
- Page 21 MANUAL FLASH (M) AF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (Lens aperture range: f/2.8 - f/32) AF 200mm f/4 Macro Apo G (Lens aperture range: f/4 - f/32) Magnification Ratio Magnification Ratio 1:1.5 1:1.5 Power level Power level 64 (45) 45 (32) 38 (27) 76 (54) 76 (54) 64 (45)
- Page 22 MANUAL FLASH (M) When Using Film Other Than ISO 100, Or When Using the AF Macro Zoom 3X-1X f/1.7-2.8 (Lens aperture range at 1X: f/5.6 - 54, Wide-Angle Adapter or Diffuser at 3X: f/6.7 - 64) The following adjustment must be made to the exposure when Magnification Ratio using different film speeds or accesories.
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Page 23: Test Flash
TEST FLASH MODELING FLASH (TWIN FLASH ONLY) One test flash may be used before taking a photograph. Use test- The modeling flash is used to check for shadows on the subject flash mode when using a flash meter in manual-flash mode. before taking a photograph. -
Page 24: Wide Angle Adapter (Twin Flash Only)
While holding the wide-angle adapter by its top tab, press it against the face of the twin flash unit until it clicks and is securely mounted. Place the adapter so that the MINOLTA logo is readable. Align the lower edge. -
Page 25: Diffuser (Twin Flash Only)
DIFFUSER (TWIN FLASH ONLY) Place the four side tabs into each Assembled slot on the side of the diffuser. With diffuser With diffuser Without diffuser Without diffuser Strong shadows can be softened by using the diffuser attached to • If it is difficult to assemble the diffuser, fold the flashtube. -
Page 26: Focus Lamps (Ring Flash Only)
FOCUS LAMPS (RING FLASH ONLY) DIFFUSER (TWIN FLASH ONLY) • The flash output is reduced when using the diffuser. See page 32 for The ring flash has four focus lamps mounted near the flashtubes in TTL flash metering, or page 43 for manual flash metering. the lighting unit. -
Page 27: Custom Functions
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS The following four flash settings may be custimized: Select using the TTL/M/Test button • Auto power off period (4, 15, 60 minutes or canceled) • Focus-lamp illumination period (8 seconds/ No limit) 1. Auto power off period • Exposure modes in which manual flash may be set (M mode/ all modes) •... -
Page 28: Appendix
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 3. After making your selections, press the flash on/off button to APPENDIX return to exit the custom mode. • When a setting other than the default set- ting is selected in custom mode, the cus- tom lamp remains lit. •... -
Page 29: Examples Of Twin Flash Photography
EXAMPLES OF TWIN FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The twin flash’s arms create and control lighting for dramatic effect. With arm C With arm D Without arm To accent detail and give depth, illu- minate the subject from the sides using the arms. Without arm If there is an object such as leaf near the lens, the flash illumination will be blocked when the arm is not used. -
Page 30: Examples Of Ring Flash Photography
EXAMPLES OF RING FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY EXAMPLES OF TWIN FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Examples of top illumination The ring flash’s four flashtubes render fine detail and are extremely effective for scientif- ic or medical applications. When the subject is close, the use of one flashtube creates shadows which can add dimension to the subject. - Page 31 APERTURE RANGE GRAPH (TWIN FLASH) The aperture range for macro lenses is displayed on page 30 (TTL), Manual flash metering and page 38 (Manual flash). The aperture ranges described here are for lenses other than macro lenses, or when the subject distance is great.
- Page 32 APERTURE RANGE GRAPH (RING FLASH) The aperture range for macro lenses is displayed on page 30 (TTL), Manual flash metering and page 38 (Manual flash). The aperture ranges described here are for lenses other than macro lenses, or when the subject distance is great.
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Page 33: Compatibility
CARE AND STORAGE Camera During Photography • If you are using Maxxum/Minolta 9000, 7000, or 5000, the optional • This flash unit generates strong light, and should therefore not be Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1200 is necessary. See the FS-1200 man- used in front of the eyes. - Page 34 • If you have questions about this product, contact your local cam- removing it from the bag. era dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. • Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep your • Before shipping your product, please contact an authorized flash and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting Minolta Service Facility for details.
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Page 35: Specifications
1/16 1/32 Flash control TTL direct metering, manual flash, or flash control 1/64 using a pre-flash (only used with certain Minolta digital Wide angle adapter and diffuser is for one tube. cameras) Size Controller 68 x 123 x 91 mm / 2.7 x 4.8 x 3.6 in. - Page 36 Contains 2 Twin Socket Caps, 1 Ring Socket Cap, and 1 DC Terminal Cap Case Case for Macro Flash Controller (Case for Program Flash 3600HS(D)) Macro Twin Flash 2400 (Lighting Set) Twin Flash Accessories Contents Qty. Twin Flash Unit T-2400...
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