Promatic STD5000 User manual

AUTO OFF SWITCH
Bounce Swivel Dual
Electronic Thyristor
Computer Dedicated
Flash Unit
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                         INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS DESCRIPTION

  1.  Main flash window                 16. Sliding switch for camera set
  2.  Adjustable bounce (up-down) head                    O....... Olympus OM-10, OM-2N
  3.  Adjustable swivel (right-left) base                      N....... Nikon FE, FM
  4.   Battery door                    M ...... Minolta XD, XDs, XD7, XD11
  5.  ON-OFF (1{) switch for MlNl-Flash               XGM, XG1, XGg, XGS
  6.  MlNl-Flash window                          C/P  ... Canon A-1, AE-1 PROGRAM
  7.  Auto sensor eye                                      AE-1, AV-1, AT-1
  8.  AUTO-MANUAL 3 position switch                    Pentax MV-1, ME-SuPer
  9.  Synchro-cable socket                   S ....... Standard use for regular cameras
 '10.  Shoe-lock                                 17.  READY (RED)/
 11.  Hot-shoe contacts                   AUTO CHECK (GREEN) Lamps
 12.  Synchro-cable                                 18.  Main ON-OFF sliding switch
 13.  Bounce angle indicator plate                19.   Oscillation indicator GREEN lamp
 14.  Guide scale for ASA/DIN film speeds     20.  Test button
     and for aperture of auto use               21.   Filters kit (WIDE-angle, Green, Red &
 15.  Guide scale for manual use    www.butkus.usOrange)

TO USE AS DEDICATED FLASH UNIT

      This flash unit is designed as both a standard flash unit for regular cameras and as a DEDICATED  flash unit
       for certain ASAHI PENTAX, CANON, MINOLTA, NIKoN and oLyMpUS cameras. The following models        will accept this dedicated flash unit.

    ASAHI PENTAX     models MV-1, ME-SUpER
    CANON             models A-.1, AE-l PROGRAM, AE-1, AV-1, AT-1
    MINOLTA           models XD, XDs, XD7, XD11, XGM, XG1, XGg, XGS
    NIKON             models FE, FM
    OLYMPUS          models OM-10, OM-2N

    To use as a DEDICATED unit, leave the camera shutter dial set at "AUTO" or any shutter speed.
     Before mounting flash unit into camera accessory shoe, ensure to adjust the sLlDlNb swlTcH FoR
    OAMERA-SET  of the frash unit to the specific camera you are using.
      Slide the unit into the camera accessory shoe.
    When the flash unit is charged and reidy to fire,  it will activate the FLASH-READY STGNAL in the camera
     view-finder and automatically sets the camera's shutter for X synchronisation. Follow the instructions
     described in the chapter on flash operation-compurer  use.
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MULTI-DEDICATED OPERATION

 Your unit is dedicated to certain models of PENTAX, CANON, MINOLTA, NIKON and OLYMPUS cameras
 providing AUTOMATIC SHUTTER SPEED SETUP for flash.
The exact shutter speed depends on which camera you are using your unit.
The proper speed will be designated in your camera's instruction manual. This speed will be set
 automatically when this flash unit is attached to your camera and the flash unit is switched ON.
To adjust flash to your camera, set the switch to the specific camera you are using. (Fig. 1)
The standard setting allows you to use this flash unit on any camera having a standard hot shoe contact.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION                                                                                                   I
 Ensure that the ON-OFF switch is "OFF" position.                                                                          I
 Slide and open the battery compartment  lid, and insert four AA alkaline 1.5V batteries taking care that the
 positive and negative terminals are correctly aligned as indicated in the compartment. (Fig.2)
 Alkaline batteries are recommended because of their longer life and endurance to a wider temperature
 range. Moreover, their power is superior to that of conventional zinc-carbon  batteries and this high output
 flash unit requires the maximum energy available.
 N.B. Clean the battery and compartment contacts at regular intervals. Remove the batteries  if the unit is
        likely to be out of use for a prolonged www.butkus.usperiod
     When the unit is new and after it has not been used for a time,the capacitor will take slightly longer to
      cnarge.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A) BY MA|N FLASH ONLY
Slide the ON-OFF switch for MINI-FLASH to the 'O' position and slide the main ON-OFF switch to 'ON'
position. GREEN LAMP appearing in the ON-OFF switch knob will light up indicating "POWER ON". When
fully charged, READY LAMP will light up indicating that the unit is ready for operation.
After operation, unit will automatically recycle for fudher operation.
B) BY DUAL FLASHES (MA|N + MlNl FLASHES)
Slide the ON-OFF switch for MlNl-FLASH  to the'l' position and slide the main ON-OFF switch to'ON'
position. (Fig.7)

AUTO.SHUT.OFF FEATURE
 lf the unit is not manually turned OFF within 60 seconds approx. from last operation, the GREEN light will go
out indicating that the unit has turned off automatically. However, RED READY LAMP will stay on for
approximately 25 minutes.
lf times between   f lash operations are  f rom 10 minutes or over,  it is suggested that the MAIN ON-OFF switch
be turned back'ON' before taking another  f lash picture to insure   f ull charge.

TEST BUTTON
Button is located in the rear of the llash unit on the hot shoe. When the TEST BUTTON is activated, the unit will
automatically turn on and recharge again, and will turn off automatically  after approximately 60 seconds again.
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I   FLASH OPERATTON- MANUAL USE

          the AUTO-MANUAL 3 POSITION SWITCH on front body to the left position (under WHITE DOT). In thist,lli'.   Set
      position your flash unit will operate in the MANUAL MODE. (Fig.g)
      Set the sliding scale on the back of the unit in such a position that the speed of the film being used apears
,     adjacent the triangle mark (e.9. ASA100/DlN21)
     Estimate (or measure for greater accuracy) the camera to subject distance and then locate the nearest
      greater reading in feet or metres in the scale.
 .   Read the adjacent figure on the inner disc to determine the camera lens aperture setting (e.9. f4 for a
      distance of say 25 feet/7.5 metre). (Fig.l0)
 ,I    Ensure that photographs are not taken out of the effective ranges as they will be under-exposed.





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FLASH OPERATION- CO MPUTOR.USE
The built-in photosensitive  cell measures the light emanating from the subject and the computor
automatically determines the correct quantity of light required.
There are two settings for computor use:
a) for relatively close range when the AUTO/MANUAL 3 POSITOIN switch  is being set under the GREEN
   DoT. (Fis.l1)
b) forgreaterdistanceswhentheAUTO/MANUAL3POSlTlONswitchisbeingsetundertheREDDOT.
    (Fis.12)
With the GUIDE SCALE at the back set the appropriate film speed (e.g. ASA100/DlN21), one can choose
either f5.6 setting as indicated by the GREEN or f2.8 as indicated by the RED.
The figures within the COLoUR LINES specifies the AUTo RANGES at which photographs at that particular
aperture can be taken.
17 leel/S.3 metres is the maximum distance specified by the GREEN setting, therefore for distances of 17
feeV5.3 metres or less the GREEN setting should be selected and the camera lens should be set at f5.6.
 Forthedistancesinexcessof  17feet/S.3metresbutlessthan35feeVl  1 metres,theREDsettingshouldbe
 selected and the camera lens should be set at f2.8.
GREEN AUTO CHECK LAMP
 Before taking the picture, TEST the flash and confirm correct exposure with the AUTO-CHECK LAMP.
 (Fis.13)
  lf the GREEN AUTO-CHECK LAMP lights at the same moment when the  f lash TEST button is pushed, this
 indicates the auto circuit is working at the correctwww.butkus.usauto distances.

lf the AUTO-CHEcK LAMP does not light GREEN, the distance may be exceeded the auto distances.
 Refer to FLASH OPERATTON-COMPUTOR  USE.
When shooting out of doors in daytime, intense illumination may cause malfunction of the auto circuit and auto check lamp.
When taking a picture immediately after the READY LIGHT is on, sufficient light may not reach to the subject
 in auto mode and GREEN AUTO-CHECK LAMP may not light.
Always allow the flash unit a few seconds after READY LIGHT ON for full capacitor charging.
 FLASH oPERATIoN-computor Use with Motor Drive camera.

The      thyristor                circuitry                        controls                               the                                   output                                     from                                                the capacitor. In the Automatic Mode, only the amount of current        required                       is used                      and the                              reminder                                                          is                                                   retained.
This conserves battery power and also reduce recycling time.
Also this flash unit is specially so designed on the circuitry to be synchronized with Motor Drive Camerawhich has the winder speed by 2 flames per a seconct.
1. Set the knob on front of unit to right position under RED DOT.
? lltthe lens apperture of your camera at t:2.8 for ASA 100 film or at  f :5.6 for ASA 400 fitm.3' This flash synchronizes with motor drive unit having the winder speed by 2 flames per a second.   Keep the distance4'                      5-7                           feet                                          (1 .5-2'1m)                                    between                                           camera                                                  and                                                                  subject                                                                                for                                                                          rapid recycling flashes and also for  maxrmum           number                        of  f                         rashes                                       rike 20 times                                         arthough                                                     the                                                       average                                                                                          is                                                                  10 times.   Use      4 FRESH5'                   batteries                     and betore taking picture;ith trasn un'ii wait a litile bit longer after neon tamp oN       getting   for               better                          result.

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ADJUSTABLE BOUNCE SWIVEL TILTING HEAD

The angle of flash can be elevated universally shown is Fig.14 for conventional and for rellected flash by
turning the head of  f lash unit.
The light is ref lected satisfactorily provided that the ceiling or side-wall is  f lat-surfaces, or average height and
not a dark, non-reflective colour.
The benefit of reflected light is that  it results in sott, shadowless photographs.
The computor functions normally in bounce flash photography, however, the total flash to subject distance
should be calculated and appropriate lens aperture selected.     g-lktt'"s

a) With direct flash lighting, pictures suffer from strong, distracting shadows behind subiects and light
   subjects r"y         too-strongly illuminated even when an automatic mode has been emploied. (Fig.15)                "pp""i                     effects, BOUNCE flash is promoted to reduce shadows behind the subjects and softenb) To solve these
    highlights. However, this photographing sometimes produces dark areas in the subjects-eyes, neck, for
   example,  in a portrait photos. (Fig.l6)
c) This flash unit with DUAL FLASH TUBES improves photographs on the bounce flash techniques by
    providing low power  fill-in flash without creating harsh background shadows. (Fi9.17)                             www.butkus.us

USING WIDE.ANGLE AND COLOUR FILTERS

 1. WIDE ANGLE ADAPTOR
 With this attachment, lenses with an angle of view up to 70" can be used and the adaptor gives soft lighting
 effect To compensate for the greater spread of light, the working lens aperture has to be increased by one f stop when operating the unit at manual mode.
 For example, the working aperture becomes t/5.6 lor over 3.7 m (12 ft) at 100 ASA/DIN 21.
On AUTO, a change of recornmended working apertures is not necessary provided the working distances are revised as follows.
 Green setting: 0.9-3.75 m (3-12 ft)
 Red setting: 1.3-7.5 m (4-24 ft)
 These values relate to f/5.6 (green) andt/2.g (red) at 100 ASA.
2. COLOUR FILTERS
The light absorbed by the filters necessitates an increase  in exposure. For "effect" pictures in colour, whereover-correction is undesirable, open the lens aperture by one or two stops.
In black-and-white photography, exposure must be increased appropriately and this should be in the order
of two to three stops. A practical test is recommended to determine a realisiic working value.

OFF.CAMERA FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

It is possible to use the flash away from the camera by means of the Synchro cord supplied.
When employed in this way, always ensure that the total flash-to-subject distance is taken into account, or
under-exposure will result.
Also ensure that the  f lash unit is held "SQUARE" to the camera, ie.-do not allow the flash to lace away from a
reflecting surface.
WARNING:  lt is important, when using bounce flash or the unit detached   f rom the camera, to ensure that the
total  f lash to subject distance is taken into account, otherwise photographs will be under-exposed.
When using this electronic flash unit, please make sure that the rectangular flash-reflector corresponds to
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PRECAUTIONS

1. Should the unit fail to operate for any reason other than depleted batteries please refer to qualified service
   personnel. A high voltage capacitor is incorporated in the unit.
2. Remove the batteries if the unit is not in use for any period exceeding say 2 or 3 weeks.
3. Keep the unit dry and store in a moisture-free environment.
4. When photographing outdoors or in a large room or hall where are no effective ref lecting surfaces nearby,
       it is necessary to set the camera lens at a winder aperture than that indicated in the exposure table (1 or 2t
    stops).
5. Readylight.  ll the ready-light remains on after the unit has been switched off, no harm results from leaving
    the charge to gradually disperse or to discharge by pressing the open flash button. However, to preserve
    battery life,  it is preferable not to discharge the unit.
6. Close-up photography. With extension tubes or bellows, the extra exposure for close working is best
   determined by reference to the factors provided with the extension tubes or the approximate scale of
   reproduction with bellows.
  The exposure factor=  (1 +scale)2. Thus, at a scale of 1 :1, fOr example, the exposure factor is 4X and the
   lens aperture should be opened two stops.
Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications without prior notice.