Wireless/Remote Flash - Minolta DiMAGE A1 Instruction Manual

WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH
Wireless/
Remote
flash
Image size
Quality
Flash mode Fill-flash
Flash control Red eye
AEL button Rear sync.
Reset Wireless
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ECORDING MENU
Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off-
camera Minolta 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D) flash unit with-
On-camera
out the need of a cable. Single or multiple flash units can
flash
be placed around the subject to create different lighting
effects.
The camera's built-in flash fires to control the off-camera
flash units rather than to illuminate the subject. See your
local camera dealer about Minolta lighting accessories.
Slide the cap off the accessory shoe (p. 75).
Slide the Minolta 5600HS(D) or 3600HS(D) flash on the
accessory shoe until the safety lock engages.
Turn on the camera and flash unit.
Set the camera to the wireless flash mode in section 1 of
the recording menu (p. 80). This will simultaneously set the
flash to the wireless mode and set the camera to the flash's
wireless channel.