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- Page 1 silver S EA FLA SH 100 d i g i ta l C a n o n / N i ko n M anual...
- Page 3 CD enclosed. For information on viewing the instructions see “manuals“. Trademark Information CANON is a registered trademark of CANON INC. NIKON is a registered trademark of NIKON CORPORATION. SEACAM is a registered trademark of SEACAM.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Warnings Controls and Parts Compatible Cameras General Description Battery Pack Management 1. General 2. Battery Recharge 3. Battery Maintenance Shooting Modes 1. e-TTL, i-TTL, film-TTL 2. Manual 3. Slave 4. Dual Flash Operation 5. 2 Curtain Flash Operation Pilot Light S.O.S. - Page 5 Never connect the flash to a camera that is different from the type listed in this manual. Before using the flash with a camera not listed in this manual contact SEACAM. Never connect a power adapter or battery charger to the synchro connector.
- Page 6 General Description The SEAFLASH 100 is fully controlled by a micro processor. Some of the signi- digital ficant advantages of using a micro controller are the possibility of managing digital communication on a serial bus with a digital camera and the possibility of easily updating the firmware in order to guarantee compatibilities with future generation digital picture cameras (if possible).
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Page 7: Controls And Parts
Controls and Parts Control panel Front 1 Power switch and mode 6 Macro protection ring – selector TTL/MAN removable for wide angle 2 Ready light indicator 7 Slave sensor 3 Battery compartment 8 Bulb / Reflector 4 Synchro socket 9 Pilot light LED 5 TTL system identification Battery pack 12 minus (–) Battery pin... -
Page 8: Compatible Cameras
Compatible Cameras The SEAFLASH 100 is suitable for CANON or NIKON cameras. It is compatible digital with digital / film cameras in e-TTL, i-TTL, film -TTL and in manual mode. CANON The SEAFLASH 100 is compatible with CANON digital / film cameras in e-TTL, digital film-TTL and in manual mode. -
Page 9: Battery Pack Management
Battery Pack Management The SEACAM removable NiMH battery pack is located under the battery container cap (3). Open – unlock the cap by turning the knob from the “lock” to the to the “open” position and pull it out. When a battery pack is inserted the cap will pop out by itself. -
Page 10: General
Battery Pack Management The battery pack is made of selected high current capable NiMH batteries. It is equip- ped with a built-in electronic circuit to make battery management easy, fast and safe. The battery fits only in one position into the battery container. To charge the battery pack pull up the metal ring and remove it from the container. -
Page 11: Battery Recharge
Battery Pack Management 2. Battery Recharge Prior to the first use the battery must be fully charged before disconnecting it from the power supply. The battery can be recharged also if it is not fully discharged. ATTENTION! For charging the battery pack has to be removed from the battery container! After connecting the power adapter to the power adapter socket (10), the charge process starts and the control LED (11) starts to blink. -
Page 12: Battery Maintenance
Battery Pack Management 3. Battery Maintenance As for all NiMH battery it‘s advised to fully discharge the battery when possible before recharging. To discharge the battery, leave it inside the flash and switch it on, turning on the pilot lamp. The flash will automatically shut off when the battery is empty. If battery performance is low, it will increase after a few full discharge/recharge cycles. -
Page 13: Shooting Modes
Shooting Modes Three different shooting modes are available, they are selectable with the main knob (1): TTL, Manual, Slave. 1. e-TTL, i-TTL, film-TTL The energy delivered by the flash is calculated by the camera to obtain the correct exposure. Set the main know (1) to ON/TTL. When the flash delivers a full power lamp the user is advised of the possible underex- posure by an audible beep and blinking of the ready LED. - Page 14 Shooting Modes ATTENTION! In slave mode no TTL is available. If a digital camera is connected to the synchro socket, the Slave mode is auto- matically inhabited and the light sensor (7) will not work. 4. Duale Flash Operation There are different ways of operating two strobes with a digital camera. It is very important to note the information below to achieve perfect functionality without damaging your camera.
- Page 15 Shooting Modes Feature If two strobes are used you have to use the dedicated SEACAM-NIKON digital dual strobe connector (S-N DDSC). This circuit has to be placed inside the camera housing and needs an S6 socket as the master. To be more flexible SEACAM always recommends two S6 sockets.
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Page 16: Nd Curtain Flash Operation
Shooting Modes IMPORTANT! SEACAM suggests using two SEAFLASH 100 only with the S-N DDSC digital circuit installed. This system has been fully tested and has been proven to work well. Using different flashes from the ones suggested can result in a damage of the camera and flash devices. -
Page 17: Pilot Light
Pilot Light A 3 W power LED (9) generates a very bright pilot light. This light beam of 10° allows an easy and perfect setting of the flash. The Power LED has an output of about 180 lm, equal to a 10 W halogen bulb. The pilot light is switched on and off with the main switch (1). -
Page 18: Safety Mode
S.O.S. Safety Mode For security reasons, to call attention your flash is equipped with a true S.O.S. function. With the power switch (1) in the SOS position a true S.O.S. light signal is generated. This feature can also be used to test the flash. ATTENTION! Use the S.O.S. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Maintenance Rinse your flash using fresh water after every dive in the sea and dry it carefully. Clean with a mild cleaner and lubricate the threads regularly. S6 and N5 sockets require particular care and attention. Make sure that the contacts are given regular inspection that the plugs are clean and o-rings slightly lubricated. -
Page 20: Accessories
Accessories 1. Standard Accessories The flash is supplied with following accessories as standard: • Exchangeable battery pack • Power supply Input: 100 – 240 V, ~ 1.5 A, 50/60 Hz Output: 12 – 14 V, 1.5 A • Macro protection ring, removable for wide angle shots • Synchro cable • Protection cap for synchro socket • Spare parts and maintenance set • Neoprene bag for the accu pack • User manual... - Page 21 Accessories Diffusor Macro filter Snoot Switch extension Neoprene cover Neoprene dome cover...
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Page 22: Flasharm System
Accessories 3. Flash Arm System Introduction We have made your flash arm system for many different uses. With its patented brake disc technology, the retention force is easily sufficient to hold heavy strobes in position, even out of the water. The flash arm offers the ability to be sensitively and quickly adjusted underwater. - Page 23 Accessories Fixation Use the M8 stainless steel insert thread at the bottom of the flash to fix the SEAFLASH on the flash arm. The M8 ball adapter is the best way to connect it to our digital reliable flash arm system (optional). Clean the thread regularly and grease slightly. Mounting Using the flash arm base you fix the system to your housing.
- Page 24 Accessories How to Use Take always care on a secure fixed flash arm system, if you enter / leave the water. Keep attention on bumping housing and flash by a badly fixed arm system. Arriving the water, trim your system to the retention force which is needed. In the case of current extend this force to avoid a wrong placement of your flash.
- Page 25 Accessories Standard flash arm Telescope arm Stabile joint Cleaning of joints Synchro cable S6 plug...
- Page 26 Accessories Flash Arm Combinations Standard combination 1 Standard combination 2 Makro combination 1 Makro combination 2 Close up combination Wide angle combination...
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Page 27: Connections
Connections Connect the flash to the housing and the camera only as shown below. Battery Power Supply Plug (10) Input: 12 – 14 V, 1.5 A DC CANON Feature You can connect two CANON e-TTL strobes parallel without any problems and will get dual e-TTL. - Page 28 Connections NIKON ATTENTION! Never connect two flash devices parallel to a digital NIKON camera. It can result in serious damage of flash and camera. Synchro socket N5 (wires rear view) Trigger TTL / Data Ground Acknowledge Ready / Clock Synchro socket S6 (wires rear view) Trigger TTL / Data Ground...
- Page 29 Connections NIKON digital / film 1 flash (hot shoe top view) Connect all wires to the housing socket following the numbering. NIKON film 2 flash (hot shoe top view)
- Page 30 Connections NIKON digital 2 flash (hot shoe top view) no digital dual strobe connector (S-N DDSC) installed NIKON digital 2 flash (connection on component side) with digital dual strobe connector (S-N DDSC) installed Connect all wires to the housing socket and to the camera hot shoe following the numbering.
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Page 31: Technical Details
Technical Details • CANON digital e-TTL / film-TTL • NIKON digital i-TTL / film-TTL • Energy 100 Ws • UW guide number 10 – ISO 100 / 1 m at full power • Coverage light angle 130° • 250 flashes at full power • Recycle time 0.1 – 2 sec • Manual light level selection in 5 different steps • Color temperature 4400 °K • 10° Power LED, 110 lm in manual and automatic mode, continuous burn time 3 h • Slave sensor, high intensive for all manual settings • True S.O.S. safety signal for approx. 6 h • Synchro socket S6 or N5 • Automatic charger, integrated in the accu pack, fully controlled by –ΔU, temperature and time, charging time 180 min • High quality, removable NiMH battery pack, NiMH 4.8 V / 3.2 Ah, with integrated charger • M8 HeliCoil insert thread for flasharm connection • Dimension Flash L x Ø: 160 x 90 (85) mm, 990 g, underwater 0 g... -
Page 32: Environmental Information
Environmental Information Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment User information for private households According to our company philosophy your product was developed and manufactured using high quality materials and components which can be recycled. The symbol with the crossed-out bin on our products and / or accom- panying do cuments signifies that at the end of their life cycle electrical and electronic products must be disposed of separately from household waste in countries of the EU and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein). -
Page 33: Warranty
Synchro cables, batteries, flash bulb and consumables parts are not covered by warranty. If the warranty seal is broken the warranty immediately expires. SEACAM shall not be liable for direct or indirect damage to persons and devices or (build in) cameras and reserves the right to make technical changes or replacements. -
Page 34: General
If you have any question regarding this unit please contact us: SEACAM service C.v.Hötzendorfstrasse 40 8570 Voitsberg · Austria T +43 . 3142 . 228850 F +43 . 3142 . 228854 E service @ seacam.com www.seacam.com © SEACAM, Revision C/N 10.2012 Layout: NO-SUN Marketing & E-Business, www.no-sun.com... - Page 36 SEACAM C.v.Hötzendorfstrasse 40 8570 Voitsberg · Austria T +43 . 3142 . 228850 F +43 . 3142 . 228854 E service @ seacam.com www.seacam.com...
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