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With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be used to
capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph.
You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec. expressed
as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output.
Calculating the Shutter Speed
Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter Speed
Flash Mode – RPT: Stroboscopic Flash
Press
< MODE >
button so that
< RPT >
is displayed.
Turn the Select Dial to choose a
desired flash output.
Press Function Button 3
< >
button to select the
setting to change.
Turn the Select Dial to set the
number and press Function
Button 4
< >
button
again to confirm. The next item
to be set will blink. (Hz=FPS)
After you finish the setting,
press
< SET >
button and all
the settings will be displayed.
Set the flash frequency and
flash times.
During stroboscopic flash, the shutter should remain open until the
firing stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed
and set it with the camera.
For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency
is 5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.
Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective or
light colored subject against a dark background.
Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.
A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash.
Stroboscopic flash can be used with“bulb”.
If the number of flashes is displayed as “--”, the firing will continue
until the shutter closes or the battery is exhausted. The number
of flashes will be limited as shown by the following table.
To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not
use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession. After
10 times, allow the camera flash to rest for at least 15 minutes.
If you try to use the stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in
succession, the firing might stop automatically to protect the
flash head. If this happens, allow at least 15 minutes’ rest for
the camera flash.