Honeywell Strobonar 682S User manual

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      Owner's Manual
 Auto/Strobonar 682S
Thyristor Energy Saver

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Congratulations and
welcome to the Strobonar family of
fine photography
Thank you for your purchase of this f ine electronic flash unit.
The Auto/Strobonar 6825 provides the added light control, balance and reliability
associated with handle-mount flash units. In addition, the 6825 can be the basis
of a full lighting system using some of the many matched Strobonar accessories. I
For best results and to enjoy the many features of your 6825, read this owner's
manual thoroughly before attempting to use your Strobonar. Then use the brief
operating steps on page 6 as a key for day-by-day operation of your Strobonar.
ContentsKnow your Auto/Strobonar .3
Specif ications
Brief operating steps
Operating with AA-size batteries. . . 7
Installing batteries 7
When to replace the batteries. .. 7
Forming the capacitor. .. 7
Attaching the camera - internal or manual modeRemoving flash sync cord. 8I
Setting shutter speed 8
Automatic operation - internal mode 9 Depth-of-field control ... Thyristor-energy savings 9I Green exposure light . .....10
Taking pictures automatically. . . ..10-11
Manual.operation . . . . . .. .. .12
Using calculator .....12
Using guide numbers .....13
Determining your own guide number. .....13
Optional power sources .....14
Permacad Power Pak Set .....14 Pro Pak ll. ... ..15-16
AC Adapter . .. . .....17
Automatic operation optional Strobo-Eye 3R. .. .. .. .....18 -with
. Attaching to camera with hot shoe .....18 ' Attaching to camera without hot shoe .....18
Setting Strobo-Eye 3R dials .....19
Depth-of-field control with Strobo-Eye 3R. . . . . .....19
Taking pictures automatically with Strobo-Eye ..20-21
Strobodome optional accessory set. .. .....21
Tips for using your Auto/Strobonar. .. . .22-23
Trouble-shooting tips . ... .23-25
Open this flap.
Leave this flap open for easy reference while reading through the instruction book.
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       ::::::::::::::::  ::::::::                               [""1];; 5f;Tlsi]ss 8il ;li              :  Automatic operation f/stops available
    With Internal Sensor.
                                       ..Choice of 2 f/stops for each film speed
                                         ..Example: ASA 25 Lt/2.0 or lfl5.6
                                                                                             . ..ASA 100Lf /4.0 or lf /1,1
    With Remote Sensor (Optional Strobo_Eye gR).   .
                                                                     .  . Choice of 3 f/stops for each film speed
                                        .Example: ASA 25  f /1.4, t/2.9 or t/5.6
                                                   100 t/2 8'      or t/11
 o,,e'";;; sr'"",,"g ;";;";,; ;i; ;;;;    .     ::i           i'":    fnternal                                                ....L4to 32 ft. (1.2 to 10m)
                                                                 ... . 02to 11 ft. (.6 to 3m)
    Remole (with optional Strobo-Eye 3R)
                                                          .S to 45 ft. (1.5 to 13.7m)
                                                                                                 . . .  . g to 22 tt. (.9 to 6.7m)


                                                  Approximately noon daylight
                                                                         .. .15 ounces (425 grams)

 The condition of the storage capacitor, power source, and in-use operation sub- stantially affect performance  of ail electronic flash units.
How often you flas.h, how rapidly you flash, and idle time between flashes are some       of the             conditions                         that affect                                 performance. Lisied below are the test condi-                        ij tions     which             established                       these                                specifications:
 Alf data specified with fresh batteries, fully formed storage capacitor and/or                           .;,|
 nominal (120V or 240V) AC tine vottage.                                                                                                                                          i
 All automatic data specified with unit flashed at 1o-second intervals with no rest
at a distance of 6 ft. (2m) from subject until ready tight takes tongei than 10seconds to glow without Strobodome.
All manual data specified with unit flashed at 3O-second intervals until ready lighttakes longer than 30 seconds to glow.
cAUTloN: Your unit is designed for rapid.fla-sh sequence. However, damage may
occur to the unit under extremes of rapid flashing. Do not flash more than 25
times successively with a S-second or iess intervil between flashes in manual
mode or automatic mode when using optionar strobodome.
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Brief operating steps
Familiarize yourselt with your Auto/Strobonar-then tollow these
simple steps lor automatic operation with internal batteries. For other
modes of operation, see appropriale sections of tfiis manual.





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    lnstall batteries,          2. Attach bracket and       3. Set camera shutter
   see page 7.                connect shutter cord.       speed, see page
                            see page 8.
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4. Set film speed and    5. Set mode selector.       6. Set f/stop selector,   select f/stop.   Esee page 9.ffi





7. Set lens to              8. Set OFF-ON switch      9. With READY light  lit,
   selected f/stop.              to ON. Focus camera.       take your picture.         -E

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 Operating with AA-size batteries
  The 6825 uses 6 AA-size batteries. Alkaline or rechargeable Nicad batteries may
  be used.
 Installing batteries
 1. To unlock battery door, push in on door
    while pressing up on latch (10).. Then re-
    lease pressure on door while pushing up
    on latch.


 2. Install batteries as shown in the picture.
   Be sure to match the polarity (*) or (-)
    marks on flash and battery.

 3. When batteries are installed, close battery
    compartment door.

 4. Set OFF-ON switch to ON. You'll hear a faint
    whine and the READY light will glow, indi-
    cating that you have inserted the batteries
     correctly. Always set the OFF-ON switch to
   OFF when you're not using your flash unit.
 When to replace the batteries
 Replace the batteries when the READY light takes longer than 30 seconds to glow.
 Forming the capacitor
 Like all electronic flash units, your flash has an energy storage capacitor that
 stores the electrical energy required by the flashtube. When your flash is new or
 has not been used for 30 days or more, it's normal for the capacitor to lose some
 of its ability to store electrical energy, or deform. A deformed capacitor causes
 longer recycle time for the first few flashes and less flashes per set of batteries.
 The capacitor is reformed by flashing the unit 5 or 10 times, waiting about 30
 seconds between flashes. Use the test flash switch (4) to test flash your unit.
 NOTE:  lf you are in a hurry, reform the storage capacitor by using your 6825 in
 your photographic situation. Just remember, you may get fewer flashes from the
 battery and the recycle time will be longer for the first few flashes.
*Numbers in parentheses used in this manual refer to the nomenclature numbers on
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internal orAttaching to camero -manual mode
 1. Attach bracket and clamp. Use one of the many
   Strobonar brackets available as optional acces-
    sories from your dealer.

2. Connect shutter cord between flash and X-sync
   terminal of your camera. Use a cord with a
   Strobonar locking tip connector for connection
   to the flash unit. lf your cord has removable tip
   connectors, make sure they're tight. Check often.


NOTE: Faulty shutter sync
cords are a major source of
electronic flash failure.
Strobonar has designed
cords assure good
connection with Strobonar flash
 units. You may get unreliable
results  if you do not use
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Removing flash sync cord

                            When removing flash sync cord from
                                           flash or Strobo-Eye 3R receptacle, re-
                                           lease lock as shown in the picture.

Setting Shutter Speed
Use X-synchronization (zero delay).  lf your camera has a
between-the-lens  shutter  it will synchronize at all speeds.
 lf it has a focal plane shutter, it will synchronize only at
slower speeds, generally up to 1/60 second. Check your
camera instruction manual or see your dealer.

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Automatic operation internal mode Your flash unit will operate automatically in two- modes: tnternal (using the built-in
sensor) and Remote (using the optional remote sensor, Strobo-Eye 3R). The remote
sensor is available from your dealer, see page 18.
Depth-of-Field Gontrol
Your Strobonar gives you a choice of two f/stops with two different shooting
ranges when shooting automatically in the internal mode. This means that you
can decide on more or less depth of field (area of sharp focus) by using a larger
or smaller f/stop while shooting automatically.
Set mode selector to INT (internal) and f/stop selector to the desired position.
This position lets
you select a large
lens opening to
decrease depth of
field with a shooting
range of 4to32
feet (1.2 to 10m).
This position lets
you select a smaller
lens opening to
increase depth of ' I
field with shorter
flash to subject
range of 2 to 11
feet (.6 to 3m).
Thyristor-energy savings
Your Strobonar has an energy-saving, thyristor-controlled automatic circuit. When
you're operating in automatic mode, the amount of energy consumed from the'batteries and the recycle time varies with shooting distance.
It's relative. See table below:
Flash per set
Flash-to-subiect distance Recycle lime of Batteries
6 feet (2m) 0.9 sec. 1 200
13 feet (4m) 1.5 sec. 400
22feet (6.7m) less than 10 125
seconds
All data used in chart is specified with fully formed storage capacitor, fresh set
of alkaline batteries. unit flashed at 1O-second intervals with no rest.
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Green exposure light
The green EXPOSURE light indicates  if enough light has reached your subject
for proper exposure. lt lights for about 5 seconds when the flash computer deter-
mines  if the light is correct.
You can use the green EXPOSURE light as a good exposure verification or you
can use it to pre-test your lighting situation.
To use for pre-test, position your flash and subject as you want them for the final
picture and make a trial test using the test flash button (4). lf the green light glows,
take your picture with confidence of good exposure.  lf it doesn't light, reduce
flash-to-subject distance or select another range.
The green EXPOSURE light is particularly important when you're shooting in
a very large room with high ceiling, shooting with optional Strobodomes, or  if
you're on the outer limits of your shooting range.
Taking pictures automatically- Internal mode



1. Set mode selector to internal (lNT).



2. Slide f/stop scale until the ASA
  number of the film you're using is
   opposite the ASA a triangle.




3. Choose the f/stop that gives you the
   depth of  f ield andlor range you want
   opposite one of the two symbols
    I or A, see page 9.



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 Taking pictures automatically   cont.                               -

   4. Set f/stop selector
      to the same
     symbol you
     selected in step 3.



   5. Set shutter speed.

   6. Set your camera
      lens to selected
      f/stop.

  7. Set OFF-ON switch
      to ON or to desired
     position if using
     optional power
     sources, see
    page 14.

  8, Focus camera.

  9. Take your picture after the READY light comes
     on.


10. The green EXPOSURE light will indicate proper
    exposure  if you are within the green light auto_
    matic shooting range. The green light is lit for
    about 5 seconds.

EXAMPLE:  lf you are using a film speed of ASA 25
(DlN 15), you can shoot at either I 5.6 (2 to 11 feer
-0.6 to 3 meters) or L t/2.0 (4 to 92 feet _1.2 to
10 meters).
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Manual operation
Using calculator
1. On your carnera, set
   shutter speed for x-
   sync.
2, Set mode selector to
   MAN,

3. Slide f/stop scale until
   the ASA number of the
    film you're using is oppo-
   site the ASA A triangle.

4. Focus camera.

5. Check the distance from your subiect to your llash
   unit using your camera lens or some other con-
   venient method.

6. On your camera lens,
   set the f/stop that ap-
   pears opposite the  f lash-
   to-subject distance on
   your calculator.       22.8456811 1622
7. Set OFF-ON switch to
  ON or to desired posi-  M   tion if you're using op-
   tional power sources,
   see page 14.

8. Take your picture after
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 EXAMPLE:  lf you're using a film speed of ASA 25 (DlN 15) with flash-to-sublect
 distance of 6 feet (1 .8m), the proper f/stop to set on your camera is f/11.
 NOTE: The green exposure light is for use in automatic mode and will not light
 in manual mode.
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Using guide numbers
1. Set shutter speed for X-sync.
2. Find the guide number of the film you're using in the table below.
3. Determine the flash-to-subject distance.
4. Divide the. guide number by the flashto-subject distance to find your f/stop setting and set this f/stop on your camera lens.
5. Set mode switch to MAN.
6. Set OFF-ON switch to ON or desired position if using optional power sources,
see page 14.
7. Take your pictures after the READy light comes on.
EXAMPLE:-llV-ou are using a fitm rated at ASA 25 (DtN 15) at a flash-to-subject
distance of 8 feet (2.4 meters), the proper f/stop tb set on your camera is f/8 (63 divided by 8 or't9 divided by 2.4. The nearest criil stop on your camera is close enough for practicalractrcal work.wo
ASA 25 32 40 50 64 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 800 1 600
DIN 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 30 33
GUIDE NO. 63 7',| 79 89 100 112 126 142 159 178 201 225 252 356 504 FEET
GUIDE NO. 19 21 24 27 30 34 38 43 48 54 61 68 76 108 154 METERS
NOTE: The calculator scale and the gulde number table are based on avereges calculated for average rooms size wit-n tignt walls. lf you are in a tafing fictuies very large room or out of doors at night,'you may nedo to increasithe exposure by one f/stop or more.
Determining your own guide number
A guide number is simply what the word implies. lt's a guide for determining manual flash exposure.
There are many factors that affect flash exposure. These include variations in 'fiim flash units, processing cameras, technique, tolerJnces, subject reflectivity, size of room, etc.
Experience your-personal and taste may suggest more less or exposure than ourguide numbers call get the-resu-l[s for. So, to that you suit besi, nei";s'how todetermine your own guide number:
1. Use transparency slide film.
2. Determine.exposure as explained for manual operation either with the calcu-
lalor or uslng gulde number listed in the chart, and make a trial exposure.
3. Now make additiona.l exposures in. Vz f/stop increments to one f/stop larger and one f/stop smaller.than your first trial exposure. Be sure to mat<e?1 your
exposures at the Same flash-to-subject distanc6.
4. Process the film and select the f/stop adjustment that suits you best. Once you've determined how much adjustment is needed, make this same adjust- ment for all films.
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Optional power sources
ln addition to AA-size Alkaline or AA-size Nicad batteries, the 6825 operates with
three other Auto Strobonar power sources.
The following power sources are available from Your dealer:,
t I . Permacad Poweruwtir Pakr.,^ L{ I '' b . ,Q^7 il1't,' t ! pro pak ll
L'/ . AC Adapter (120 or 240 volts)
t" ,' ".\ ''it \*, {'
Permacad Power Pak SetThe Permacad Power !,'" a/ rt
Pak Set includes pak,
rechargeable Nicad
battery cartridge, and
charger. The Pak is
convenient to carry.
It clips to your belt
or attaches easilY to
shoulder straP.
To use the Pak as a power
source for your 6825,
follow instructions
provided with the Pak.
In addition to the Pak,
you'll need the Strobonar
Power Gord,
Cat..-,-No. 100 478.
The Pak can be used instead of AA batteries or in combination with AA batteries
for improved performance.
To use Pak:
1. Connect power cord as shown in the picture.
2. Set Pak switch to A.
3. On 6825, set OFF-ON switch to ON for use in combination with AA batteries.
To use the Pak only, set OFF-ON switch to OFF.
4. Be sure to set the Pak and 6825 switch to OFF when finished to avoid draining
the batteries.
Be sure to read the manual that comes with Permacad Power Pak Set for addi-
tional suggestions about getting the best performance from the Pak.
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Pro Pak ll
The Pro Pak ll includes connector block, leather case and shoulder strap. To use,
 you'll need a 510 volt dry battery.





                                               On-Off Switch





Battery Installation
Follow the simple steps to install a new battery in the pro pif  lt:
1. Place the connector block on top of the battery so the pins puncture the seals
  and make contact with the minus (-) and plus (*) 510 volt terminals.
2. Stretch the rubber bands around the battery and connector block.
3. lnsert the battery into the case, coqnector block toward the top and snap the
  case closed. Be sure the On-Off switch is operable through the hole in the
   top of the case and the receptacle in the connector block is aligned with the
   hole near the top of the case.
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Using Pro Pak ll
1. Connect power cord as shown in the picture on page 15 above. Be sure to use
   the Strobonar power cord, Cat. No. 100 478.
2. Set Pro Pak 1l On-Off switch to On.
3. Set 6825 OFF-ON switch to ON to use with AA batteries in combination with
   the Pak for improved performance. To use with Pak only, set 6825 OFF-ON
   switch to OFF.




Getting good service from Pro Pak  ll
There really is no simple or rapid method of determining the actual number of
flashes you'll get. lt varies with flash rate, idle time between flashes, rest periods
between shooting sessions, storage period of the battery before use, temperature
the battery is stored or used at, and flash-to-subject distance when used in the
automatic mode.
The 510-volt batteries are extremely sensitive to rest periods. Even a one-half
hour rest between uses is good. In general, the longer the rest period between
uses up to 24 hours, the more flashes you'll get per battery.
Here's how to get the most flashes from your Pro Pak ll and 510-volt battery:
1. Purchase fresh batteries from a reliable photo dealer. Make sure the batteries
   have not been stored at high temperatures.
2, Try not to flash over 20 flashes during any one period at a flash rate faster than
   one flash every 10 seconds. lf you know you're going to be firing at fast rates,
     it's best to take along an extra Pro Pak ll and battery. Then you can rest one
   while using the other.
3. lf there is to be more than five minutes between flashes. switch off the Pro Pak
    until just before you're ready to shoot.
4. Try to rest the battery for at least 4 hours between shooting sessions.




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AC Adapter
An AC Adapter can be used as a power source for your 6825. lt's ideal for form-
ing the storage capacitor and particularly good for constant use needs such as
studio photography.
The AC Adapter must be set to the proper line voltage (120V or240V) to prevent
damage or improper operation.
To set, use a ballpoint pen or similar object positioned in the slot as shown in the
picture. Slide the switch to the voltage indication you want.





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Automatic operation                  -with optional Strobo-Eye 3R
 The Strobo-Eye 3R Remote Sensor is an optional accessory for off-or on-camera
 lighting with automatic exposure control. The remote sensor measures the lioht
  ref.lected from your subject and turns your 6825 off when your subject has ie-
 ceived enough- light for good exposure.  lt gives you the advantage'of shooting
 automatically for bounce and off-camera flash operations. The iemote sensor
 9!v-gs you a choice of 3 f/stops for each  f ilm speed so you can select the depth-
 of-field you want.
 Attaching to cameras with hot shoe
 1. Attach bracket and clamp as
   shown in the picture.
 2. Insert Strobo-Eye 3R into mount-    ing shoe of your camera.       4)
 3. Connect flash sync cord between
   Strobo-Eye 3R and flash unit. Use
   a cord with Strobonar locking tip
   connector on eacn end. Make sure
   cord tip connectors are screwed
   in tightly. Check often. (Locking
    tip supplied with Strobo-Eye 3R).       #WH
 Attaching to cameras without hot shoe
 1. Attach bracket and clamp as
   shown in the picture.
2. Insert Strobo-Eye 3R into acces-
   sory clip of your camera.
3. Connect flash sync cord between
   Strobo-Eys 3R and flash unit. Use
  a cord with a Strobonar lockinq
   tip on each end. Make sure cord   tip connectors are screwed  in
    tightly.
4. Connect shutter sync cord (fur-
   nished with Strobo-Eye 3R) be-
   tween receptacle at back of Strobo-
  Eye 3R (see picture) and X-sync
   terminal of your camera.
NOTE: lf your camera does not usethe standard PC connector (as sup-
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and removable camera tip connectors.
Strobonar sync cord (Cat. No. 100 476)qnl 3 variety of tip connectors lor diffe-
rent cameras are available from your
Roller dealer.
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Setting Strobo-Eye 3R Dials
 To set lilm speed, rotate white f/stop dial (19) until the film speed number of the
 film you're using is visible in the ASA film speed window (20), see page 3.
 To select f/slop, rotate outer dial (17) until the desired f/stop on the f/stop dial
 (19) is opposite the f/stop index (18). you have a selection of 3 f/stops for each
 different film speed. There is an indent for each f/stop. Make sure the f/stop
 outer dial stops in the proper indent. The maximum shooting distance for your
 selected f/stop appears in the FEET MAX window (21).

Depth-of-Field Control with Strobo-Eye 3R
 with slrobo-Eye 3R, you have a choice of 3 f/stops with three different shooting
 ranges. This means you can decide on more or less depth-of-field by using a
 larger or smaller f/stop while shooting automatically.
when using strobo-Eye 3R remote sensor the mode switch must be set to R
 (remote position).
The sequence below shows f/stop and range selection when using ASA 2s film.


This position lets you use a
large lens opening to decrease
depth-of{ield with a shooting
range of 5 to 45 feet (1.5 to
13.7m).

This position lets you use a
medium f,/stop for medium
depth-of-f ield at a shooting
range of 3 to 22 feet (.9 to
6.7m).

This position lets you use a
smaller lens opening to  in-
crease depth-of-field with
shorter shooting range of 2 to
11 feet (.6 to 3m).

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Taking Pictures Automatically with Strobo'Eye 3R


1. On Strobo-Eye 3R, rotate f/stop dial (19) until the
  ASA number ol the film you're using is in the
  ASA window.



2, On Strobo-Eye 3R, select and set f/stop by turn-
   ing the outer dial (17). You have a choice of 3
   f/stops.



3. On flash, set mode switch to R (remote).



4. On flash, set OFF-ON switch to ON, or to desired
   position if using optional power sources, see
   page 14.
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6. On camera, set your camera lens to the f/stop you
   selected in step 2.


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 7. Focus camera.




8. Take your picture after the READy light comes on.




9. The green EXPOSURE tight wiil gtow for about 5
   seconds, indicating good exposure.


           Strobodome
               optional
             accessory
                  set

Increase your creative options with a set of Strobodome diffusers. you'll get an
effect similar to direct lighting combined with bounce flash. The domes extend
the wide angle coverage (equal to 20mm wide angle lens on 35mm cameras).
They come in a set of four, packed in a handsome vinyl case. A Strobodome color
set for special effects is also available. See your dealer.
The Strobodome set will greatly increase the versatility of your Auto/Strobonar
6825. You should note, however, that the extra diffusion of the domes will reduce
the automatic range and may reduce the flashes per set of batteries.
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Tips for using your Auto/Strobonar

Try to line up a group so that everyone is about the same distance from your
Auto/Strobonar. \
Try to keep your subject a few feet from the wall. This will keep the harsh shadows
out of your pictures.
I
Avoid shooting through doorways or against windows where objects close to your I
field of view may reflect light into the sensor, causing incorrect exposure. r
Strobodome - Discover the many advantages of Strobodome photography with Ia set of Strobonar accessory domes.
Bounce flash - Use manual (MAN) mode or remote (R) mode with optional Strobo-Eye 3R for bounce flash. Remove flash from camera. Allow 2 f/stops more ex-
posure to compensate for the light absorbed by the ceiling or wall under average
conditions for manual flash. In remote (R) mode, the Strobo-Eye 3R will auto-
matically cut the flash off at the right time for good exposure. The green EX-
POSURE light will glow if there is enough light for proper exposure.
Stop action The fantastic speed of your computer flash (1/50,000 to 1/500 Il -second) is excellent for such stop-action pictures as breaking a light bulb, hitting l
a golf ball, and burstrng a balloon. Creative pictures of this type require special Jtechniques. Usually the camera shutter is set to "8" and a sample switch (made
of aluminum foil, paper clip or pieces of wire) is used to fire the flash at the
moment you desire to make the exposure. Be sure to photograph your subject in
a dark area and f ire the f lash when the shutter is open.
Outdoor use forfill-in light-Your Strobonar can be used quite simply in manual
(MAN) mode as fill-in light when sunlight causes heavy side or front shadows.
f lash failure,Spare sync cord - Since sync cords are a major reason for electroniccarry spare (tested) sync cord with you on all assignments.
Sync cord tip connectors-Make sure removable sync cord tip connectors are
tight, check often.

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