Minolta MACRO RING FLASH 1200, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER MACRO TWIN FLASH 2400 MACRO RING FLASH 1200 E INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...e protective socket caps when not in use When unplugging the cord do not pull on the cord Hold the plug when removing Do not damage twist modify or heat the cord A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solu tions overheat or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury Do not ignore the followi...

Page 3: ...ary blindness which may lead to an accident Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline benzine or paint thinner Do not use inflammable prod ucts such as alcohol benzine or paint thinner to clean the prod uct The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire If the product emits a strange odor heat or smoke discontinue use Immediately remove ...

Page 4: ...locate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product Please read this manual thorou...

Page 5: ...roller Used for photographing small subjects in fine detail and for scientific applications The Macro Ring Flash 1200 is identical to that provided in the Macro Flash 1200AF set If you already have the Macro Flash 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...

Page 6: ...win flash A lamp 28 Twin flash B lamp 28 Macro Flash Controller MFC 1000 Auto lamp 33 A B Lamp button Twin flash A B selec tion focus lamp button 28 51 TTL M Test button TTL M Test Modeling flash mode button 35 37 Test button Test modeling flash button 44 45 TTL lamp 35 Test flash lamp 44 Custom lamp 54 Ring flash cord release button 24 Twin flash cord socket Twin flash B 19 Reel attachment points...

Page 7: ...adapter 2 included 46 Arm 2 included 20 Plug Twin Flash Unit T 2400 2 included Ring Flash Unit R 1200 Macro Twin Flash 2400 Macro Ring Flash 1200 Connecting cord Flashtube Shoe Release tabs Adapter rings ø49mm ø55mm Clip Lighting selector switches 28 Focus lamps 51 Release tabs Flashtubes Connecting cord Plug 24 ...

Page 8: ...eable nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries Always ensure that rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries are charged in the proper charging unit 1 Open the battery chamber door as shown 3 Close the battery chamber door The indicator lamps on the control panel should light If not press the flash on off button 2 Insert the batteries according to the diagram in the battery chamber ...

Page 9: ...eck the orientation of the batteries if nothing appears when the con troller s flash on off button is pressed Removing From The Camera While pressing the mounting foot release button remove the controller Attaching To The Camera Push the mounting foot firmly onto the camera until it stops The controller locks in place automati cally If the camera s built in flash is raised lower it before attachin...

Page 10: ...E 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 64 When removing the plug press the twin flash cord release button and pull plug straight out of the socket A twin flash unit can be attached to any of the holder s 4 shoes Flashtube ...

Page 11: ...event excessive wear use only in the correct positions It is also possible to attach the two arms in tandem but this is not rec ommended as the excesive length could result in breakage The cord reel can be attached to the side of the controller to take up excessive cord slack When attaching it to the controller orient the reel with the Minolta logo in a readable horizontal position and place the t...

Page 12: ...eded which can be be purchased sepa rately p 64 Strong shadows can be softened by using the diffuser attached to the flashtube Always use the diffuser with an arm p 48 The angle of flash coverage will increase if you attach the wide angle adapter to the flashtube p 46 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 p...

Page 13: ...y be used to change the time of auto power off or to disable auto power off p 52 Do not use high speed film rating in excess of ISO 1000 with TTL direct metering TTLlamp will be on see page 35 Use of such film increases the exposure error The low speed film limit is the same as that for the films specified for the camera See the camera manual for details Film ATTACHING THE RING FLASH 4 Insert the ...

Page 14: ...ical to maximize the depth of field In this section the basic flash operation in A or M mode with TTL metering TTL lamp on is described A mode In A mode you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure M mode You can select both aperture or shutter speed HSS high apeed sync is not possible Depth of field The range behind and in front of the s...

Page 15: ...ained for the photo just taken The flash ready lamp blinks on the control panel for two seconds blinks in the camera viewfinder The photo will be under exposed if taken before charging is complete The use of a tripod or remote cord is recommended to reduce camera shake Camera to subject distance of less than 0 5m and a magnification ratio of more than 0 15X greater than 1 7 are recommended to get ...

Page 16: ...a magnification ratio of 1 1 The range of accept able apertures is calculated to be from f 4 to f 90 bold type in the table However the actual range possible with this lens is f 4 to f 32 The following tables show data for certain lenses and magnification ratios For other lenses and magnification ratios see pages 60 and 62 Arm short 60 position Without arm Arm long 90 position 2 4 54 1 7 38 1 4 32...

Page 17: ...ide the allowable range the proper exposure can not be obtained p 30 32 An additional adjustment must be applied to the previous tables Using the diagram at the left moving one step vertically is equal to a full stop change Moving one step diagonally is equal to a half stop change Example starting at f 8 if you decrease the exposure by a full stop you get f 11 If you increase by a half stop you ge...

Page 18: ...g the setting from 1 1 to 1 2 or from 1 32 to 1 64 decreases the exposure by one stop Manual flash operates in the camera s M manual mode only In other modes TTL measuring is selected automatically As manual flash is not affected by the reflectivity of the subject it is useful for subjects with extremely high or low reflec tivity 1 Select the M mode on the cam era 2 Press the TTL M test button TTL...

Page 19: ... for twin flash B is on the right Any power level setting between 1 1 1 64 can be selected The manual flash control dial for the ring flash is on the left side this is the same control dial used for the twin flash A Select any power lever between 1 1 1 64 Manual Flash With Ring Flash 36 1 Select the M mode on the cam era 2 Press the TTL M test button TTL M until the M lamp glows Each time the butt...

Page 20: ...d a magnification ratio of 1 1 the aperture is calculated at f 90 bold type in the table page 39 However the smallest actual aperture possible with this lens is f 32 Therefore if you set the power level to 1 1 the picture will be overex posed But if you set the power level to 1 8 you will get a correct exposure at f 32 italic type in the table page 39 These tables show the apertures where the prop...

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Page 22: ...r or Diffuser Using the diagram at the left moving one step vertically is equal to a full stop change Moving one step diagonally is equal to a half stop change Example starting at f 8 if you decrease the exposure by a full stop you get f 11 If you increase the exposure by a half stop you get f 6 7 If you were using an AF 200mm f 4 Macro Apo G lens two twin flash units no arm a power level of 1 4 m...

Page 23: ...t glow TEST FLASH One test flash may be used before taking a photograph Use test flash mode when using a flash meter in manual flash mode Check that the test flash lamp is on Press the test button to fire the test flash If the test flash lamp isn t glowing press the TTL M Test button to make the test flash lamp glow Each time the TTL M Test button is pressed the TTLand M lamp will change be sure t...

Page 24: ...E 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 Remove the wide angle adaptor while holding its top tab The flash output is reduced when using the wide angle adapter See page 32 for TTL flash metering or 43 for manual flash metering Place the adapter so that the MINOLTA logo...

Page 25: ...lip Place the four side tabs into each slot on the side of the diffuser If it is difficult to assemble the diffuser fold it and try again The diffuser should assemble easily Do not force or pull hard on the diffuser Do not fold the diffuser inside out 2 While holding the diffuser by its top tab press it against the face of the twin flash unit until it clicks and is secure ly mounted Align the lowe...

Page 26: ...n the camera or controller while the focus lamps are on When the shutter is released while the focus lamps are on the lamps will automatically turn off for the exposure and then turn on again after the picture is taken When using rear sync flash manually turn off the focus lamps in advance they will not turn off automatically By using custom functions the focus lamps automatic turn off feature can...

Page 27: ...setting for the first item Auto power off can now be selected 2 Press the A B Lamp button to select the item and the TTL M Test button to select the desired setting Each time the A B lamp button is pressed the four items appear in the order listed at the top of this page Each time the TTL M Test button is pressed the items appear in the order shown horizontally on the next page The following four ...

Page 28: ...uto power off period and the focus lamp illumination period allow the continuous operation of the lights When All modes is selected in 3 manual flash photography may be used with all the camera s exposure modes The setting is provided for the sake of convenience however this may result in incorrect exposures with exposure modes other than M mode M mode is rec ommended for optimum results with manu...

Page 29: ...To accent detail and give depth illu minate the subject from the sides using the arms A With arm B 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 With an arm natural light ing conditions can be obtained E With arm F Without arm Top light only Side light only Top and side light Strong shadows can be softened by using the ...

Page 30: ...1 while the other flash adds fill at 1 32 power With diffusers mounted the right flash provides the main illumina tion 1 2 while the left is used as a fill light at the 1 64 setting 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 ...

Page 31: ...distance with a power level of 1 1 and ISO 100 film the aperture required for a proper exposure is f 16 Manual flash metering Flash Power lines A B C Flash subject distance 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 4 1 2 1 8 1 4 1 16 1 8 1 32 1 16 1 64 1 32 1 64 1 Draw a vertical line from the flash subject distance until it reaches the min aperture line A 2 Draw a horizontal line from the intersection of step 1 until it rea...

Page 32: ...f one or four flashtubes are used Example at 0 6m flash to subject distance and with ISO 100 film the usable aperture range will be larger than f 16 The limit to the usable aperture range will be the aperture range of the lens TTL flash metering Min Aperture line Max Aperture line Flash subject distance 1 Draw a vertical line from the flash subject distance until it reaches the flash power line wh...

Page 33: ...he battery the recycling time and number of flashes for new batteries may differ from the values shown in the table CARE AND STORAGE Camera If you are using Maxxum Minolta 9000 7000 or 5000 the optional Flash Shoe Adapter FS 1200 is necessary See the FS 1200 man ual for details Lenses Macro Twin Flash 2400 contains adapter rings for 49mm and 55mm diameter lenses To use a 72mm diameter lens such as...

Page 34: ...exposed extremely high temperatures eg direct sunlight inside motor vehicles or in conditions of high humidity To prevent condensation from forming place the product in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from cold environment to a warm environment Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures Keep your flash and spare batt...

Page 35: ...zontal Twin flash Wide angle Adapter Diffuser 45 60 90 80 60 78 90 80 Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 17 24 11 7 12 17 8 5 2 1 3 1 4 0 9 8 5 12 5 6 3 5 6 8 5 4 2 5 4 2 6 2 8 1 8 3 4 2 2 1 3 Power level 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 1 64 1 tube 2 tubes Wide angle adapter Diffuser Twin flash ISO 100 Guide Numbe...

Page 36: ...ash Controller MFC 1000 Contains 2 Twin Socket Caps 1 Ring Socket Cap and 1 DC Terminal Cap Case for Macro Flash Controller Case for Program Flash 3600HS D Accessories Twin Flash Accessories Twin Flash Unit T 2400 Twin Flash Adapter Ring 49mm AR T49 Twin Flash Adapter Ring 55mm AR T55 Twin Flash Adapter Ring 72mm AR T72 Twin Flash Holder TH 240 Twin Flash Arm TA 240 Twin Flash Cord Reel CR 240 Twi...

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