Nikon PZ40X - Manual (Page 3)

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Welcome to the worldwide family of Sunpak Owners. Your Sunpak PZ40X is
specially designed for NIKON AF-SLRs as well as some Nikon type digital
cameras. The PZ40X can also work with cameras having a non-dedicated,
single-contact hot shoe. Your new PZ40X has many unique features; please take
a few minutes to read this owner's manual carefully.
This owner's manual is written for four groups of NIKON cameras; Group A, B, C,
& D as follows:
Table of contents
Important Safeguards
New features and functions
D e s c r i p t i o n o f P a r t s
Installing the battery
Mounting the PZ40X to the Camera
Automatic Shutdown
Mode Select Button
Power Zoom Head
Using the PZ40X with Digital Cameras
Multi-area BL Mode
TTL mode
Manual Mode
Adjustable Bounce Flash Head
Continuous Use
Technical Specification 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.
*If you use PZ40X with cameras other than NIKON AF series SLRs, you can only use it
in Manual Mode. Please refer to Page 17.
*Depending on the type of lens used, the distance may not be indicated on the LCD
Display.
Important: Flash coverage limitations
When using a lens with a focal length less of 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.
Features and Function of the Sunpak PZ40X
* 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.
* With A-group cameras, you can use the PZ40X in the 3D Multi-Flash mode (with D-type
lens only) and Multi-Flash mode (both modes employ a pre-flash for accurate measurement
of distance to subject).
* With A-, B- and C-group cameras, the TTL Auto Mode calculates and outputs the optimal
flash level automatically.
* With D-group cameras, you can use the D-TTL mode for the most precise flash-exposure
management.
* 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 20 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 has a power-saving function that turns the unit off automatically if it hasn't
been used for 5 minutes. This energy-saving feature reduces battery consumption.
* The PZ40X flash head can be tilted upward incrementally to a full 90 degrees (vertical),
for convenient bounce flash capability.
Your NIKON Group
F5, F100, N90 series, F80, N80, F70D, N70
F60D, N60, F50D, N50
Group A
Group C
F4 series, F-801S, F-801, Pronea 6i, Pronea 600i Group B
D-100 Group D
With cameras other than those listed above, please verify compatibility and function by
contacting your dealer or logging onto www.tocad.com