Sunpak PZ40X MX - Manual (Page 3)

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Welcome to the worldwide family of Sunpak Owners. Your Sunpak PZ40X is
specially designed for KONICA MINOLTA series (*1) and Dimage series (*2).
Your new PZ40X has many unique features; please take a few minutes to read
this owner's manual carefully.
*1 except 5000, 7000, 9000
*2 only compatible with cameras with hot shoe
Table of contents
Important Safeguards
Features and Function of the Sunpak PZ40X
Description of Parts
Installing the batteries
Mounting the PZ40X to the camera
Automatic Shut-down
Mode Select Button
Power Zoom Head
Using the PZ40X with Digital Cameras
ADI Mode
TTL mode
Manual Mode
Adjustable Bounce Flash Head
Continuous Use
Technical Specifications of PZ40X
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Note:
* When using the PZ40X on your camera, please hold your camera and not the flash. If
you hold onto the PZ40X only, your camera may slip off the flash foot and be damaged,
or the weight of the camera may damage the flash foot.
*Depending on the type of lens used, the distance may not be indicated on the LCD
Display.
*PZ40X can not be used the second curtain synchronization.
Important: Flash coverage limitations
When using a lens with a focal length less than 24mm, the PZ40X will not cover the
entire field of view, and the edges and corners of the image will be dark. Also, the overall
exposure may not be correct. Please use this unit with lenses of 24mm or greater focal
length.
* Multi-step Auto Power Zoom function automatically provides optical flash coverage
matched to the focal length of the lens in use. (24-80mm)
* Super-compact size. This unit is 40% smaller and 2-1/2 oz. (70g) lighter than previous
flash units with the same features and power output, making it far easier to handle on-
camera, while taking up little space in your camera bag.
* You can use the PZ40X in the ADI Mode (When you use both camera and lens having
this function) which employs a high accurate TTL flash control.
* A large, easy to read LCD panel displays all the information needed to monitor and control
all flash settings. The panel can be illuminated for easy reading in dark conditions.
The data display remains on for 5 seconds after pressing the display button.
* The PZ40X has a built-in auto-focus assist light, which comes on automatically to aid
auto-focusing at low light levels.
* The PZ40X provides five Manual flash output settings, from full power to 1/16.
* The PZ40X flash head can be tilted upward incrementally to a full 90 degrees (vertical),
for convenient bounce flash capability.
Features and Function of the Sunpak PZ40X