Sears Electronic Flash 38003 User manual

YOUR ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT is a quality product,
using the latest in solid state circuit, plus the finest quality
electronic components.  It is compact, lightweight and
precision made.
Proper use of this unit will give you excellent color pictures
under poor light conditions.

        FULL ONE YEAR VI/ARRANTY
             lf, within one year from date of purchase, this electronic flash fails
         to operate properly due to a defect in material or workmanship.
         return  it to your nearest Sears Store throughout ihe United States,
       and we will repair  it, free of charge.
        This warranty gives you specif ic legal rights, and you may also have
         as our rights which vary from state to state.
                                   Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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Any newer flash with single OPE RATI ON
            hotshoe could replace this unit. 1. Be sure the switch is in the oFF position. open battery compartment
    lid.-.lnsert 2 penlite (AA) batteries in accordance witir the batteries
    position diagram in the compartment. close battery compartment  lid.   Be sure the lid is completely closed.
2. slide the oN/oFF switch to the oN position. you will hear a faint
   hu-mming sound. when the ready neon rights up, you can now take
   a flash picture.
3. To obtain the maximum use of your batteries, be sure to slide the
    s,vitch to the oFF position when not using your camera for a minute
    o-r more. Recycling time becomes longer as battery energy is used up.     lf           recycling time becomes too long and the ready neon does not      -the    light within 30 seconds it is the time to replace the batteries.  lf your
    electronic flash is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the
    batteries from the battery compartment.
4. To check that the flash unit is working correctly, turn on the unit
   and let the capacitor charge until the neon lights up, then press the test
   button and the ftash wilt fire. This showJthat the unit is working    correctly.

ATTACHING FLASH TO THE CAMERA
    1. For cameras with hot shoe contact, slide the shoe of your flash unit
         into the camera's accessory shoe clip. Electrical contact is established
                                                           f lash synchronization. No synchro cord is necessary.    ^  directly for perfect    2. For cameras without hot shoe contact, slide the shoe of your flash
        unit into the camera's accessory shoe clip, or into an accessory flash
       bracket. connect the synchro cord supplied, long end to the synchro
        terminal of your flash unit and the other end to the X terminal of your
        camera.
    3.  lf your camera has a switch for synchronizing to flashbulbs (M) orI       electronic flash (X), you should set the synchro switch at,,X,'and
       then any shutter speed may be set. lf thd camera is not equipped with        this           switch                            is reasonable                            it                                assume                                   to                                                that                                                the                                                 camera                                                          has                                                                       synchro-                                   MI        nization               only                              you                  and                          to be safe,                                        should                                                   set                                                  the                                                         shutter                                                on                                                                t/3otn                                                                               ot
     a second. However it is recommended that you read the camera's
        instructions to ensure correct setting.
    4. lf your camera has a focal plane shutter, it is usual for it to have an      "X" mark on the shutter speed dial. This speed or any speed slower
       than this can be set for use with the  f lash. your camera may addition-            af ly have two settings for  f lash, "X" and ,'Fp',.  lf this is the case then       the "X" setting should always to be set.

HOW TO DETERMINE EXPOSURE
1. To determine the aperture to use, consult the
   exposure table. Estimating the distance from the
   camera to the subject to be photographed, set the
   aperture according to the  f ilm speed.
  EXAMPLE: Assume film speed of ASA 25
             and distance6.5ft.
               Set your lens aperture at f4
             Assume  f ilm speed of ASA 10O
             and distance 6.5 ft.
               Set your lens aperture at f8.
2.  lf you wish to calculate the aperture your-                                                                                             I    self, you should use the formula below.
   Guide Number * Distance = Lens Aperture
   Example: With ASA 25  f ilm at 6.5 ft............26+6.5 = t4
            With ASA 100  f ilm at 6.5 ft..........52+6.5 = f8
3. Lens aperture may vary depending on the background and the
   subject. For dark non-ref lective subject in a dark background,
   allow one f stop more and for bright subject in a bright back-
   ground one f stop less.

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TO IMPROVE YOUR OUTDOOR PICTURES
To improve your outdoor pictures use your electronic flash.
The use of flash outdoors will permit you to face the camera towards
the sun. This will eliminate squinting and shadows.
It will also help bring out natural facial expressions. On cloudy days, or
in theshade the use of your  f lash wi ll give you clearer and brighter pictures.

To keep your  f lash unit in good condition, remove the batteries if the  f lash
unit is not used for a long period and keep it free from dust and moisture.
It is advisable to charge up the cdpacitor and let the neon light up and  f ire
off the flash once or twice a month.

When taking quick shots with this flash unit. alkaline batteries are
recommended.
lf vour flash unit should fail to operate, please do not endeavour to repair
the unit by yourself since a high voltage capacitor is incorporated.

SPECIFICATIONS

Guide Number           26 (ASA 25, teetl
                      52 (ASA 1O0, feet) [16 (ASA 100, meter]l
Power Source          Two penlite (AA size) batteries
Flash Duration                     1 /20OO sec.
Colour Temperature      Same as daylight                                                     ''l
Recycling Time                1 2 sec.
Number of Flashes       2O0 flashes with alkaline batteries                                                ,ll                       5O flashes with manganese  batteries                                            I
Test Circu it            Open Flash Test Button built in
Dimensions             37 x 57 x 59 mm l1-114" x 2-114" x 2-318"1             'f
Weight                  85 g without batteries (ij oz.)

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