Sunpak PZ40X MX - Manual (Page 7)

Manual of camera.). When using the PZ40X, camera
with ADI mode switches to "ADI" when an input button
is pushed and "ADI" is displayed as shown in the figure
at right. (The initial setup ADI Mode will be displayed if
a switch is turned on.) In response to a signal from the
camera, the flash unit calculates the correct flash
exposure based on the film speed, sets the aperture
instantly, and displays the effective flash control range on the PZ40X LCD panel.
The flash unit determines the optimum amount of light required for a proper
exposure with films from ISO6 to 6400. The available range will be displayed when
you partly depress the camera's shutter release, or when the Ready Light is on.
The flash range is from 1.5 ft to 105 ft (0.5 to 32m) and is indicated by means of a
bar graph. An asterisk indicates distances greater than 105 ft (32m).
* ADI mode is the advanced TTL function that enables the flash to balance the
light between subject and background to provide the best overall exposure.
When taking a bounce photograph, please use TTL mode. In case the shutter
speed indicator is blinked at ADI Mode, please set the aperture of camera to the
“lighting” position. When using a camera without ADI function, it is set
automatically at P.TTL Mode or TTL Mode. (In this case, “TTL” Mode appears
on the LCD display.)
*When using 9 camera, “ADI” mode is indicated on the LCD display, but the
PZ40X triggers with “DI” mode.
*1 except 5000, 7000 and 9000
*2 only compatible with cameras with hot shoe
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With digital cameras (such as KONICA MINOLTA Dimage series with hot shoe), ADI Mode
(having ADI Mode function on a camera), TTL Mode and Manual Mode are available.
Please refer to Page 15. When taking a picture, the Ready light blinks at first and then lights
steadily. While you can take a picture as soon as the ready light blinks, we recommend that
you wait for the Ready Light to remain on before shooting to insure that you get the best
exposure.
* If it takes longer than a few seconds for the Ready Light to illuminate, or the Ready Light
doesn't light at all, please replace the batteries or charge rechargeable batteries.
* We recommend that you use Ni-MH batteries for faster recycling and more flashes per
charge.
Using the PZ40X with Digital Cameras
Power Zoom Head
The PZ40X is equipped with a motorized zoom
head. It is controlled by the camera and is set
automatically to provide optimal flash coverage for
the focal length of the lens in use. It can even
select intermediate settings within the 24-80mm
focal length range. Or, it can be manually set
select to 24, 28, 35, 50, and 80mm by using the
Manual Zoom Mode.
* Auto Power Zoom works only with lenses of 24mm or
greater focal length.
* When using a digital camera linked with Auto Power Zoom
of PZ40X, the indication of Auto Power Zoom is set at wider
angle than the zoom position of camera.
TTL Mode Setting
ADI Mode .... The most advanced flash control system to have the optimal
flash. The pre-flash result and distance information from the D type lens
controls the amount of flash volume.
TTL Mode (All of KONICA MINOLTA cameras with TTL measuring
function)
.... This gives the optimal aperture to an object all the time. The
brightness of the background is not, so that the object sometimes becomes too
bright.
ADI Mode
You can use ADI Mode when you use KONICA MINOLTA series (*1) and
Dimage series (*2) cameras having ADI Mode function. (Please refer to Instruction