Sunpak PZ42X - Manual (Page 2)

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Welcome to the worldwide family of Sunpak Owners.
Your Sunpak PZ42X is specially designed for Canon (E-TTL II/E-TTL), Nikon
(I-TTL/D-TTL) and Sony (ADI) cameras.
Please read this owner’s manual carefully so that you can use the PX42X
correctly.
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards ........................................................................................... 10
Table of Contents/Features and Functions of Sunpak PZ42X .............................. 11
Description of Parts/Using the AF Auxiliary Light ................................................. 12
Installing the batteries/Mounting the PZ42X on the Camera ................................ 13
Automatic Power Save .......................................................................................... 13
LCD Panel Indicators ............................................................................................ 14
Setup .................................................................................................................... 15
Shooting in TTL Mode/Shooting in Manual Mode ................................................. 16
Using the Wide Panel/Bounce Lighting ................................................................ 16
Notes for Continuous Shooting ............................................................................. 17
Technical Specifications of PZ42X ....................................................................... 17
* Compact, lightweight flash powered by four “AA”-size batteries (the
lightest flash among flashes with a guide number of 40):
With a recycle time of only about 3.5 seconds, you will not miss critical moments
(in wedding ceremonies, parties, sport meetings, etc.).
* High light intensity equivalent to a guide number of 42 (ISO100 y m).
This can cover the light irradiation range for a focal distance of 100 mm (value
converted to the equivalent values with a 35 mm film camera) considered most
suitable for portraits. (Max. range 21 meters)
* Free bouncing
The light-emitting section can be tilted 90° up, and panned 180° left or 120° right.
A powerful function that allows you to effectively deal with any bounce lighting
situations.
* EV correction
EV correction of up to +/-1.5 allows you to more effective control image
composition and expression. Correction can be set in 7 steps (-1.5, -1, -0.5,
0, +0.5, +1 and +1.5).
* Power ratio setting
The power ratio function can set the light intensity in 7 steps (FULL, 1/2, 1/4,
1/8, 1/16, 1/32 and 1/64).
* AF (autofocus) auxiliary light supports focusing under low or no light.
* Focal distance indication switching
The focal distance can be indicated either in digits (APS-C size) or in a value
equivalent to the 35 mm film camera. You can check the focal distance of the
lens during shooting.
* Built-in wide panel
The PX42X is also compatible with superwide-angle lenses, covering focal
distances of more than 20 mm (value converted to the equivalent values with a
35 mm film camera).
* Wide range of power supply from any of alkaline, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and Oxyride
batteries.
Features and Functions of Sunpak PZ42X
Before Use
After this unit has been installed on the camera, be sure to hold the camera
by its body. If you carry the camera by holding the flash, the camera may slip
out of the shoe.
For information on function interlocking with the camera, please contact our
service center or visit the Sunpak website (sunpak.jp).
The distance range indication may not be shown with certain cameras or
lenses.