Attaching The Ring Flash - Minolta MACRO TWIN FLASH 2400 Instruction Manual

ATTACHING THE TWIN FLASH
The angle of flash coverage Strong shadows can be softened by
will increase if you attach the using the diffuser attached to the
wide-angle adapter to the flashtube. Always use the diffuser with
flashtube (p. 46). an arm (p. 48).
• Do not allow the cord to get in front of the flashtube or lens.
• Make sure the flashtube is pointing at the subject.
• See page 56 for photographic examples.
• If an arm is used when taking very close-ups with the AF Macro 50mm
f/2.8 lens, the subject may not receive sufficient lighting (p. 57).
• The AF Macro Zoom 3X-1X f1.7-2.8 lens can not be used with the
twin flash.
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ATTACHING THE RING 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. 64).
2. While pressing the tabs on
both sides of the ring flash,
place the ring flash over the
adapter, then release both
tabs.
• Attach the ring flash directly to the AF
Macro Zoom 3X-1X f/1.7-2.8 lens.
3. Remove the protective socket
cap.
• For safe-keeping, place cap in bag.
Replace cap after use.
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