Minolta SF-1 Vectis flash User manual

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              Battery-chamber release
                 Battery-chamber door
                         Burst-on lamp
                       Burst-on/off button
                      Ready lamp

                          Lock lever
                       Mounting foot

Thank you for purchasing the Vectis Flash SF-1. Your flashwww.butkus.ushas been designed for use with Vectis    I
system cameras, but is also compatible with Maxxum/Dynax series cameras. To better understand I
the features of your flash, refer to your camera manual while reading these instructions.           I                                                                                                                      qThis manual is based on operation of the SF-1 with Vectis system cameras. Additional notes have
been included in each section for operating this flash with Maxxum/Dynax series cameras. For more
information, please refer to your camera manual.
The SF-1 has the following features:                                                                                                                                                                           -                                                                           '* '*!l+   ilfFSplashproot
  . When mounted on Vectis system cameras, the SF-1 is splashproof and can be used in light rain or snow.
Large coverage angle
  . The SF-1 can cover Advanced System focal lengths as wide as22mm (approx. 28mm in the 135mm format).
Minimum working distance of 23cm (approx.9.1 in.)
  . The SF-1 can provide coverage down to the minimum focus distance for all Vectis and Minolta AF lenses
   (except the Minolta AF 50mm f/2.8 macro).
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Your flash is powered by two 3V CR2 lithium batteries. Please read all warnings in the Safety
Cautions section as well as those supplied by the battery manufacturer.
                              1. Turn the battery-chamber release to OPEN, then lift and
                      remove the battery-chamber door.





                           2. Insert the batteries as indicated in the battery chamber.





                            3. Align the top of the battery-chamber door with the top of
                         the battery chamber, then lightly press the bottom of the
                        battery-chamber door and turn the battery-chamber release
                          to CLOSE.
                                              . Do not force the battery-chamber cover down or the battery-chamber release
                                           will not lock.
                                           .  lf the battery-chamber door is not locked properly, moisture may enter the flash.
                                                 . Clean the rubber seals before closing the battery chamber door.

www.butkus.usTURNING THE FLASH BURST FUNCTION ON AND OFF
The burst-on/off button controls the flash burst function of the SF-1. When on, the SF-1 will fire when
the shutter is released.
  . The SF-1's AF illuminator functions are separate from the flash-burst functions. When the SF-1 is mounted and
  the camera power is on, the SF-1's AF llluminator will fire when necessary, even  if the flash-burst function is
    off.
                      Press the burst-on/off button to turn the flash burst function
                        on. The burst-on lamp will glow.
                      Press the burst-on/off button again to turn the flash-burst
                       function off.
                                                 . When the charging time becomes longer than 30 sec., the batteries should be
                                    replaced.
                                            . In cold weather, use fresh batteries and keep a Spare set warm in an inside
                                 pocket. Do not discard cold batteries, some of their capacity wil be restored
                         when they are returned to room temperature.

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE FLASH
                        Attaching:
                            1. Slide the flash's mounting foot onto the camera's
                       accessory shoe until it stops.
                            2. Turn the lock lever in the direction indicated until it'clicks'
                             into the fully-locked position.
                                                 . When mounted on the Vectis S-1, the SF-1 is not splashproof unless the lcck
                                   lever is in the fully locked position.

                        Moxxum/Dynox
                                                 . The flash adapter FS-1200 is required to mount the SF-1 on Maxxum/Dynax
                              5000. 7000. and 9000 camera bodies.

                     Removing:
                              1. Turn the lock lever in the direction shown until it 'clicks'.
                            2. Slide the flash straight out of the camera's accessory shoe.





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MACRO PANEL                               www.butkus.us
The SF-1 comes with an accessory macro panel. By attaching the macro panel, the flash can be
used to the minimum focus distance of all Vectis and Minolta AF lenses (except the Minolta AF
50mm f/2.8 Macro).
                   To Attach:
                      Hold the macro panel by the sides, with the open edge tilted
                    downward, and gently snap it onto the front of the flash.

                  To Remove:
                      Hold the tabs on either side of the panel and gently detach
                    one side at a time.

P.MODE AUTOFLASH
P-mode autoflash is the easiest way to take flash pictures with the SF-1.
  . The viewfinder and data panel displays will be the same as the displays for your camera's built-in flash. See
  your camera manual for viewfinder display information.
  . To conserve power, the SF-1 automatically turns itself off  if the shutter-release button is not pressed within
  approximately 60 seconds after charging is complete. Ready the flash for firing by pressing the shutter-release
   button partway down.
                            1. Set the camera to P-mode with autoflash. outo P                             .  lf the burst-on lamp is lit, skip step 2.
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                           2. Press the burst-onlolt button, the burst-on lamp will glow.
                            3. When the ready lamp glows, press the shutter-release
                         button all-the-way down to take the picture.
                                                 . To fire the flash regardless of subject illumination, set your camera to flash-on
                             mode.
                        Moxxum/Dynox
                                                 . When using the SF-1 with the 5000, 7000, and 9000, press the flash's burst-
                                    on/off button to have the flash fire when the shutter is released.
                                                 . To fire the flash regardless of subject illumination, press and hold the flash pop-
                           up button (flash-control button) when the shutter is released.
                                                 . With the 7000i and 5000i, you can not force the flash to fire in P-mode.
                                                 . With the 3000i, you can not force the flash to fire.

A-MODE FLASH
When the flash is on in A mode,  it willfire each time you take a picture regardless of subject
 illumination. With A-mode flash, you select the aperture, thereby controlling the depth-otfield in the
 final image.
  . Refer to your camera manualfor information on operating your camera in A mode.
                      Using Flash in A Mode
                             1. Set the camera to A mode with the flash on (t).
                                            .  lf the burst-on lamp is lit, skip step 2.
                           2. Press the burst-on/off button, the burst-on lamp will glow.
                           3. Refer to the Flash Range section to determine the aperture
                      and the flash range.
                                                 . The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and the
                         maximum aperture of the lens being used. Make sure your subject is within the
                              range specified in the table.
                             4. When the ready-lamp glows, press the shutter-release
                         button all-the-way down to take the picture.
                         Moxxum/Dynox
                                                 . A-mode flash is not possible with the 3000i.

S-MODE FLASH
When the flash is on in S mode,  it will fire each time you take a picture regardless of subject
illumination. Your camera will set both the shutter speed and the aperture automatically.
                     Using Flash in S Mode
                             1. Set the camera to S mode with the flash on (t  ).                                            .  lf the burst-on lamp is lit, skip step 2.
                           2. Press the burst-on/off button, the burst-on lamp will glow.
                           3. Refer to the Flash Range section to determine the flash
                          range.
  www.butkus.us                         . The range of the built-in flash varies with the film speed and the maximum
                                 aperture of the lens being used.
                            4. When the ready-lamp glows, press the shutter-release
                         button all-the-way down to take the picture.
                                                         ' Make sure your subject is within the working range of the flash specified in the
                                     table.

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  . S-mode flash is not possible with the 3000i.
 'S-mode operation is different with each camera, see your camera manualfor S-mode flash information.
 'When using the SF-1 with the 5000, 7000, or 9000, press the flash's on/off button to have the flash fire when
   the shutter is released.

M.MODE FLASH
When using the flash in M mode, you select both the shutter speed and the apenure. The flash will
fire each tinte you take a picture regaiclless ui subject illuriiirraiiuri. See youi calr-rera rrr.ltuai  fu..rf
details.
 . Be sure to set the shutter speed to the camera's X-sync speed or slower.
Moxxum/Dynox
 . M-mode flash is not possible with the 3000i.
 'M-mode flash operation is different with each camera, see your camera manualfor M-mode flash information.

FILL.FLASH
Photographing backlit scenes is one cf the nrcst cliallenging situaticns cven etn experierrced
photographer can face. Backlighting occurs when there is Jtarge difference in the ine tight levels in
front of and behind the subject. While the exposure can be controlled to obtain a correct exposure of
the subject, this will leave the background washed out and showing little detail.
Fill{lash provides one solution to this problem by using a flash burst to increase the main subjects
illumination level. The flash burst decreases the difference in light levels and allows correct exposure
of both the subject and the background.





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             Without Fill-Flash                      With Fill-Flash

Moxxum/Dynox
 'To fire the flash in Pmode regardless of subject illumination, press and hold the flash pop-up button (flash-
   control button) whnen the shutter is released.
  . P-mode fill-flash is not possible with the 3000i.
 'P-mode flash operation is different with each camera, see your camera manualfor P-mode flash information.
Fill-Flash in A, S, and M modes:
When the flash is on in A, S, and M modes, the flash will fire each time a picture is taken
regardless of the light level.
Moxxum/Dynox
  . ASM fill{lash is not possible with the 3000i.

SLOW.SHUTTER SYNC
Set slow-shutter sync to improve the background exposure in low-light situations. When selected,
your camera will set the flash to correctly expose your subject and set a longer shutter speed to
improve the background exposure.





          Without Slow-Shutter Sync              With Slow-Shutter Sync
Slow-Shutter Sync in Night Portrait Mode
Minolta cameras with subject-program selection capability set slow-shutter sync. automatically in the
Night Portrait mode.

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SLOW.SHUTTER SYNC
Slow-Shutter Sync in P and A Modes
Press the SpoUAEL button and the shutter-release button at the same time. Refer to your
camera manual for details.
 .  lf the background is bright or a large aperture is set, the shutter speed may not be reduced.
  . The shutter speed will most likely be slow. Use of a tripod is recommended.
 . See your camera manual for viewfinder display information.
Moxxum/Dynox
  . Slow-shutter sync is not available with the 3000i or the 3xi.
  . Camera operations differ, see your camera manual for information on using slow-shutter sync.

FLASH RANGE
To determine the flash range for the film and aperture being used, refer to the graph below. First find
the verlical line beneath the ISO of the film you are using. Follow this line down until  it intersects with
the diagonal line of the lens aperture you have selected. From this point, draw a horizontal line
across the graph until  it intersects line 1 (line 2 if you are using the macro panel). The distance below
this point of intersection is the maximum flash range for the aperture and film speed you are using.
For example, the bold line on the graph indicates the maximum flash range using ISO 200 film at
f5.6. In this case the maximum range of the flash would be 5m (16.4 ft.).
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  . When the SF-1 is attached to the camera, the minimum camera-subject distance is 1.0m (3.3 ft.) regardless of
   the film speed. For subject distances down to 23cm (9.1 in.) use the macro panel. For shorter camera-subject
   distances, use an off-camera flash cable.

AF ILLUMINATOR
   In low-light and low-contrast situations, the SF-1's AF illuminator activates when the shutter-release
  button is pressed lightly. The illumination it projects onto the subject helps the camera's AF system    {
  function in situations where operation would othenrvise be impossible. The AF illuminator's rahge is
  0-7-5 meters (2.3-16.4  ft.), based on Minolta's standard test method using a 50 mm lens (approx.63
         135mm        in the                       format).' mm           the                flash is attached  'When                                     to the camera and AF illumination is required, either the flash's or the camera's AF
      illuminator will fire depending on the amount of existing light.
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  Moxxum/Dynox
  'When mounted on cameras with local AF area selection capability, only the center focus area should be
     selected when the AF illuminator  fires.

 NOTES ON TAKING FLASH PICTURES
     . Do not use flash  if your film's ISO is higher than 1000.
     '  lf the subject is at the near end of the flash range when the flash is attached to the camera, the exposure may
     not be correct due to the difference in alignment of the lens and flash axis. Use of off camera flasl-r is
    recommended in these circumstances.
     '  lf the shutter is released just after the flash is charged, or it takes more than 30 seconds for the flash to reach
      full charge, exposure at the far end of the flash range may not be sufficient.
  'To reduce the 'red-eye effect', we recommend increasingthe  overall light level in the room and using the flash
      off camera.
   'wireless/Remote off-camera-Flash is not available with this unit.

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 CARE AND STORAGE
   ' Never subject the flash to shock, heat, or high humidity. Do not leave your flash where  it may be subjected to
   extreme temperatures, such as the glove compaftment of a car.
 'To prevent condensation from forming, place the flash in a sealed plastic bag when bringing  it from the cold
    exterior into a warm building. Allow  it to come to room temperature before removing  it trdmifre Oag.
 'When dirty, clean the flash with a clean, dry cloth. Do not allow alcohol or other solients to come into contact
   with the flash.
 'Whenstoring the flash for more than two weeks, remove the batteries and store the flash in a cool, dry place
   away from heat or chemicals.
  . Fire the flash severaltimes a month to keep it in good operating condition.
 'To assure prompt service, contact your nearest authorized Minolta Seruice Facility before shipping your flash
    unit for repair.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Type:                           Fully dedicated autoflash with AF llluminator for Minolta Vectis series cameras.
                           Compatible with Minolta si, xi, and iseries cameras.
Exposure Control:           Direct autoflash (TTL off{he{ilm) metering in all flash exposure modes based on the
                           camera's film speed setting.
AF llluminator:           Focus assist, automatically activated in low-light or low-contrast situations.
                         Range: 0.7 - 5.0m (2.3 - 16.4 ft.) with a 50mm lens (approx. 63mm in 13s format)
Coverage:            22mm (approx. 28mm in the 135 format)
Guide Number:           28 (in meters at ISO 200)
Power Source:            2-3V CR2 lithium batteries
Battery Performance:      Flashes per set: approx 300
                            Recycling Time: approx. 4 sec.
Splashproof:                                             standard)when mounted on a Vectis system camera                                            !g.JP{2^(l^Eg                             Fytu,,"tqlDimensions:              58(W)                                   x 91 (H)                                            x 36 (D)mm
Weight (w/o batteries):     1009 (3.53 oz.)
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change
without notice.



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                            Luz de iluminacion AF




               Palanca para soltar
         el compartimiento de las pilas
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                   Luz de destello
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                    Luz preparada--[l-

            Palanca para cerradura
                      Pie de montaje

Muchas gracias por su adquisici6n del Vectis Flash SF-1. Estewww.butkus.usflash fue disefrado para el uso con
      las c6maras de Vectis, pero tambi6n se puede utilizar con las c6maras de Dyna</Maxxum. Para
     entender mejor elfuncionamiento  del flash, consulte al manual de la cdmara cuando lea este
     manual.
     Este manual se basa en elfuncionamiento  del SF-1 con las cdmaras de Vectis. Las notas
     adicionales se incluyen en cada secci6n para el funcionamiento del este flash con las cdmaras
     convencionales de 35mm. Consulte al manual de instrucciones de la cdmarapara mds informacion.
ffi    Elflash SF-1 estd provisto de las funciones siguientes:
   A prueba de salpicaduras
           . Cuando est6 instalado en la c6mara de Vectis, este flash es a prueba de salpicaduras y puede utilizarse bajo
          la lluvia o nieve si no cae intensamente.
     Cobertura
          . Elflash SF-1 puede cubrir la distancia focal de 22mm del Sistema Fotogrdfico Avanzado (aproximadamente
      28mm en las c6maras convencionales de 35mm.
    La distancia minima de 23cm
          . Elflash SF-1 puede suministrar la distancia minima de enfoque de todos los objetivos de Vectis/Minolta AF
        (excepto el AF 50mm f12,8 macro).

INSTALACION DE LAS PILAS
Este flash utiliza dos pilas de litio CR2 de tres voltios. Lea las adverlencias en la seccion de
Precauciones para su Seguridad de este manual y las delfabricante de la pila.
                            1. Gire la palanca para soltar el compartimiento de las pilas
                        hacia "OPEN", y quite la tapa.




                          2. Coloque las pilas, de acuerdo a las marcas en el
                        compartimiento.

3. Alinee el tope de la tapa conwww.butkus.usel tope del compartimiento,
                       oprima suavemente  el fondo de la tapa, y gire la palanca
                        hacia "CLOSE.'.
                                           . No trate de forzar la tapa del compartimiento de las pilas, de lo contrario, la tapa
                             no se cerrard.
                                             . Si la tapa no est6 bien cerrada, puede entrar humedad en el interior delflash.
                                           . Limpie los sellos de caucho antes de cerrar la tapa.


CONEXION/DESCONEXION DEL BOTON ON/OFF DE DESTELLO
El boton on/off de destello controla la funcion de destellos del flash SF-1. Cuando estd conectado
(on), el SF-1 destellard cuando oprima el boton del obturador de la c6mara.
 . La luz de iluminacion AF del SF-1 es independiente de los destellos delflash. Cuando el SF-1 est6 instalado
  en la c6mara y la cdmara estd conectada, la luz de iluminaci6n AF del SF-1 destellard cuando sea necesario,
  aunque est6 desconectado  (off) el SF-1.
                    Oprima el boton on/off de destello para conectar la funcion de
                          destello. La luz de destello se encender6.
                       Vuelva a oprimir el boton on/off de destello para desconectar la
                       funcion de destello.
                                             . Si se tarda mds de 30 segundos para recargar elflash, cambie las pilas.
                                           . En climas frios, emplee siempre pilas nuevas y mantenga otro juego de
                               repuesto en un bolsillo interior donde estd caliente. No deseche las pilas frias.
                           La potencia de las pilas se repondr6 cuando estAn puestas en las temperaturas
                           de habitacion.

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  INSTALACION Y DESMONTAJE DEL FLASH
                      Para poner:
                               1. Deslice el pie de montaje dentro de la zapata para
                          accesorios de la c{mara hasta su tope.
                               2. Gire la palanca para cerradura como se indica hasta que
                        quede trabada.
                                                     . Cuando esti irrstalado err ia Vectis S-1, este flash ,to es a prueba de
                                   salpicaduras a menos que la palanca est6 la posicion de cerradura.

                           Moxxum/Dynox
                                               . El adaptador de zapata de flash FS-1200 es necesario para rnstalar el SF-1 en
                                         las cdmaras de 5000, 7000 v 9000.
                       Para quitar:
                               1. Gire la palanca para cerradura como se indica.
                             2. Deslice el flash directamente fuera de la zapata para
                           accesorios.




  PANEL PARA MACRO
   El flash SF-1 va proporcionado con un panel para macro. Cuando el panel estd instalado, el flash
  puede ofrecer la distancia mfnima de enfoque de todos los objetivos de Vectis/AF de Minolta
  (excepto el AF 50mm 1'12,8 macro).
                       Para acoplar:
                         Sujete el panel para macro por sus bordes y con su lado
                          abierto dirigido hacia abajo, y situe suavemente el panel para
                     macro sobre la parte delantera del flash.
                       Para quitar:
                         Sujete las lengtietas a ambos lados del panel y saque
                     suavemente primero un lado y despu6s el otro.

www.butkus.usFLASH AUTOMATICO EN EL MODO P
El flash automdtico en el modo P es la forma mds fdcil de hacer fotografias con flash.
 . Las exhibiciones en el visor y en el panel de datos son las mismas que las del flash incorporado de la c6mara.
  Consulte al manualde instrucciones de la cdmara.
 . Para conservar la potencia, el SF-1 se desconecta automdticamente si no toca el boton del obturador dentro
  de unos 60 segundos desputis de cargarse. Se puede tener preparado el flash para destellar oprimiendo el
  boton delobturador hasta la mitad.
                            1. Ajuste la c6mara en el modo P con flash automAtico. outo P                               . Si se enciende la luz de destello, salte el paso 2.
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                            2. Oprima el boton on/off de destello, la luz de destello se
                        encendere.

                            3. Cuando se enciende laluz preparada, oprima el boton del
                        obturador hasta el fondo para hacer la fotograffa.
                                           . Para hacer destellar siempre el flash, sea cual sea la luz ambiente, ajuste la
                             cAmaraal modo de flash on (t).
                        Moxxum/Dynox
                                                . Cuando el flash SF-1 estd instalado en la cdmara de 5000, 7000, o 9000,
                             oprima el boton on/off de destello para destellar el flash cuando se oprima el
                              bot6n delobturador.
                                           . Para hacer destellar siempre el flash, sea cual sea la luz ambiente, mantenga
                               oprimido el boton de controldelflash cuando oprime el boton delobturador.
                                                . Con la 7000i y 5000i, no se puede destellar siempre el flash en el modo P.
                                             . Con la 3000i, no se puede destellar siempre el flash.

FLASH EN EL MODO A
Cuando el flash estd conectado en el modo A, destellar6 siempre que hace la fotografia sea cual
sea la luz ambiente. Con el flash en el modo A, puede seleccionar la abertura y controlar la
profundidad de campo en la imagen final.
 . Consulte al manual de instrucciones de la cdmara para la operaci6n en el modo A.
                  Uso del flash en el modo A
                            1. Ajuste la c6mara al modo A con el flash conectado (t  ).
                                              . Si se enciende la luz de destello, salte el paso 2.
                            2. Oprima el boton on/off de destello, la luz de destello se
                        encender6.
                            3. Consulte a la seccion de Alcance del Flash para determinar
                                la abertura y el alcance del flash.
                                           . El alcance del flish varia dependiendo de la sensibilidad de pelicula y de la
                                 abertura del objetivo que estd utilizando. Tome nota del rango de alcance del
                                    flash en el diagrama.
                           4. Cuando se enciende laluz preparada, oprima el boton del
                         obturador hasta el fondo para hacer la fotografia.

                        Moxxum/Dynox
                                              . No es disponible elflash en el modo A con la 3000i.

FLASH EN EL MODO S
Cuando elflash estd conectado en el modo S, destellard siempre que hace la fotografia sea cual
sea la luz ambiente. La c6mara ajustar6 automdticamente tanto la velocidad de obturacion como la
 abertura.
                  Uso del flash en el modo S
                             1. Ajuste la c6mara al modo S con el flash conectado (t).
                                               . Si se enciende la luz de destello, salte el paso 2.
                             2. Oprima el boton on/off de destello, la luz de destello se
                         encende16.
                             3. Consulte a la seccion de Alcance del Flash para determinar
                                la abertura y el alcance del flash.
                                            . El alcance delflish varia dependiendo de la sensibilidad de pelicula y de la
                                 abertura del objetivo que est6 utilizando. Tome nota del rango de alcance del
                                     flash en el diagrama.
                             4. Cuando se enciende laluz preparada, oprima el boton del
                         obturador hasta el fondo para hacer la fotografia.
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