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STARBLITZ SURE-LITE 2600 instructions
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                                                                       This flash unit is so designed technically
PARTS DESCRIPTION
                                                                    A) by SLAVE SENSOR(withoutsynchro-cordconnection)to use as
 1 . SLAVE-sensor-eye                                             secondaryflash for 35mm built-in-flashtype camerasto give extra
 2. Arm-bar for Slave (35mm built-in{lashtype cameras'use)                      flash-lightrequiredto subjectat far distancebecauseregularbuilt-in-
 3. Bracketlockingscrew                                                     flashof 35mmtype camerashavelessflash-powerlikeguidenumber
 4. Bracketfor camera                                                8-10 (ASA100/DlN21)covering1-3 meterswhich limitesyour flash-
 5. Lockingscrewfor camera                                           photographying.
 6. Flashscreen                                                     B) by sychro-cordconnectionto use as regulargriplbounceflash unit
 7. Auto sensoreye (only for 2600GAS and GTS)                                    for 35mm SLR type of camerashaving'X' synchro-plug. 8. Bounce head (up-down)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ' q
 9. Bounce angle indicator
1 0 . Synchro-cord socket (35mmSLR camerause)
1 1 .READY lamp /TEST button
 12. 4 Auto F Stop switch (forASA100att 2.8/4andfor ASA400atf 2.8/4
    only for 2600GAS/GTS)
13. 3 positionswitchfor OFF-AUTO-MANUAL
    (only for 2600 GAS/GTS)
13. ON-OFFswitch (only for 2600GMS)'14.   Guidetablefor ASA400use
15. Guidetablefor ASA100use
16. Battery door
17. Synchrocable

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FLASH OPERATION-AUTOMATICUSE
                                                                   (only for 2600GASand 2600GTS)

WITH 35MM BUILT-IN.FLASH TYPE OF CAMERAS                     The built-in photosensitivemeasuresthe light emanatingfrom the
Most of Range Finder 35mm Built-ln-Flash type cameras have fixed-         subjectand the computorautomaticallydeterminesthe correctquantity
focus-lens like f/1 .9, t/2.8, t/4  etc. which  is specified in the camera          of light required.
instruction manual and/or on your camera lens. And also your camera        Set the 3 positionswitch(OFF-AUTO-MANUAL)to WHITELINE,which
specifies the effective distance for built-in-flash like 1-3m ASAI 00.                  is AUTOMATICsettingposition.And set the 4 positionswitchASA100
When you willtake pictures at the distance beyond the effective distance           (t/2.8 and f/4)/ASA400(t/2.8 and f/4) to one of 4 positionsaccordingto
by the built-in-flash, this Grip Flash Unit gives enough extra flash light to         the following examplesand the Automatic effectiveranges are as
cover such subjects in far distance.                                          follows:
                                                    AUTOMATIC EFFECTIVERANGES:
FOR EXAMPLE                                          ASA100/DlN21:  t/2.8:1.5-9m(5-30 ttl, l/+1.2-6.5m (4-21ft)1) When your camera has t/2.8 aperture lens and you use ASA100/                                                       ASA40O/DlN27:  t/2.8:2-18m (6.6-59tr), I/ 4:1.5-13m (5-42 ft)
   DlN21 speed film, you can take flash picture up to 9 meters (30 feet;.
  Read YELLOW figure under ASA100, i.e. t/2.8 (in YELLOW)  is      EXAMPLESWITH 35MMSLR CAMERAS:
   aligned 9 meters (30 Jeet) at WHITE figure.                                 1) When you use ASA100/DlN21speed film at the distancebetween
2) When your camera hast/4 aperture lens and you use ASA400/D|N27          1.2-6.5m(4-21tt),set 4 positionswitchto ASA100f/4(in GREEN)
   speed film, you can take flash picture up to 13 meters (42 feet).                 oosition.
                                                            And set your cameralens at l/4 aperlure.
2600GAS and 2600GTS                                                     2) When you use ASA100/DlN21speed film at the distancebetween
However, with 35mm built-in{lash type camera, we recommend you to           1.5-9m (5-30ft),set 4 position switch to ASA100 f/2.8 (in RED)
use at AUTO USE. See FLASH OPERATION-AUTO USE.                         oosition.
                                                            And set your cameralens at l/2.8 aperture.
                                                                           3) When you use ASA400/D|N27speedfilm at the distancebetween
                                                                1.5-13m(5-42ft).set 4 positionswitch to ASA400f/4 (in GREEN)
                                                                           position.
                                                            And set your cameralens at t/4 aperture.
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4) When you use ASA400/D|N27speed film at the distance between     ADJUSTABLEBOUNCEHEAD FOR INDIRECTFLASH       2-18m (6.6-59ft),set 4 position switch to ASA400 f/2.8 (in RED)
         position.
       And set your cameralens at t/2.8 aperlure.                            The head of flash unit can be elevated from horizontal position for
    EXAMPLESWITH 35MM BUILT-IN-FLASHTYPE CAMERAS:                 conventional direct flash photography to vertical position for indirect
      1) When your camerahasl/2.8 fixed-focus-lensusing ASA10O/DlN21        flash photography by turning the flash head. (Fig. 10)
       speedfilm, you can take flash picturein AUTO USE at the distance       The  light  is reflected satisfactorily provided that the  ceiling  is flat-                     '1        between                .5-9m(5-30ft).Set 4 positionswitch at ASA100 f/2.8 of your          surfaced, or average height and not of a dark, non-reflective colour.
         flashunit. In this case,ensureto useARM-BARof SLAVESENSOR.       The benefit of reflected light is that  it results in soft and shadowless
      2) When your camera has t/4 fixed-focus-lensusing ASA100/DlN21        photographs.
       speedfilm, you can take flash picturein AUTO USE at the distance                lf natural colours are desired when taking colour pictures, pay attention
       between1.2-6.5m(4-21ft).Set4 positionswitchat ASA100f/4of your           that the reflecting surfaces are as light as possible or white.                                        t
         flashunit.Ensureto use ARM-BARof SLAVESENSOR.                   With MANUAL MODE operation, the camera lens aper:ture should be
      3) When your camerahas f/2.8 fixed-focus-lensusing ASA400/D|N27       opened as a rule by about 2-3 stops more than stated on the  f number          J
       speedfilm, you can take flash picturein AUTO USE at the distance         scale.
        between 2-18m'(6.6-59ft).Set 4 position switch at ASA400 f /2.8 ot
        your flashunit. Ensureto use ARM-BARof SLAVESENSOR.
      4) When your camera has l/4 fixed-focus-lensusing ASA400/D|N27
       speedfilm, you can take flash picturein AUTO USE at the distance
        between1.5-13m(5-42ft).Set 4 positionswitch at ASA400f /4 of your
         flashunit.Also ensureto use ARM-BARof SLAVESENSOR.
     (2600GAS)
      After operationallow the flashunittime to recycle.Wait until ihe lamp
     glows beforeshooting the next picture.
     (260oGTS)
     The THYRISTOR CIRCUIT  is power-saving and does allow quite a
      number oJ flashes to be made from a single charge with microscopic
        intervals between flashes.l1il
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Followingsare the guidancestor DIRECT and INDIRECTphotograph- ings'                                         PRECAUTIONS
WITH35MM SLR CAMERAS                                                          1. Should the unit fail to operate for any reason other than depleted
 1) Directflash                        2)2) IndirectIndirect(Bounce)(Bounce) flasnflash                       batteries  please  refer  to  qualified  service  personnel.  please be
                                                                            forewarned in the unit.
                                                                                            2. Please remove the batteries if the unit is not in use for any period
                                                                               exceeding say 2 or 3 weeks.
                                                                                           3. Please keep the unit dry and store in a moisture-free environment.
                                                                                           4. Avoid using the unit at extreme temperatures such as below -10oC
                                                                                             or above 40. C.
                                                                                           5. When photographing outdoor or in a large room or hall where there
                                                                                    are no effective reflecting surfaces nearby,  it is necessary to set the
                                                                      camera lens at a wider aperture that indicated in the exposure table.
WITH 35MM BUILT-IN.FLASIHTYPE CAMERAS                                      (1 or at most 2 f stops).
 1) Direct                              2) Indirect (Bounce) flash             3) From other angle flash
flash<A      d
CAUTION
When  using  this  electronic  flash  unit, please make sure that the
rectangular flash reflector corresponds to the rectangular picture formar,
otherwise you will not obtain an evenly illuminated picture.
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Italiano                                       DOPPIOUSO DEL FLASH

                                                                    A) CON SERVOFLASH (senzacavettosincro)
IDENTIFICAZIONEDELLEPARTI                                      Questo flash si puo accoppiare ad apparecchi con flash incorporato
                                                                                 per avere una maggiore quantitd  di  luce, poichd   i suddetti ap-
  1. Servoflash                                                              parecchi hanno un f lash di limitata potenza (8-10 di numero guida a
 2. Levaper servof lash (per fotocameracon flash incorporato)                100 ASA) che coprono distanze minime (1-3 metri).
 3. Vite f issaggiostaffa                                                      B) CON CAVETTO STNCRO
 4. Staffa per fotocamera                                                    Per tutte le fotocamere prowiste  di contatto "X".
 5. Vite fissaggiofotocamera
 6. Parabola                                              INSERIMENTOBATTERIE 7. Cellulafotosensibile(solo per i modelli2600 GAS e GTS)
 8. Parabolaorientabile
 9. Indicatoregraduatoparabolaorientabile                                   Assicurarsi che I'interruttore ON/OFF sia su OFF.
10. Attaccosincro                                                                   lnserire  le batterie (4 da 1,5 volts)  in modo  corretto, vedi schema
11. Test prova lampo                                                                  all'interno del vano. (Fig. 5)
12. lnterruttore4 AUTO F STOP (diaframmaF 2,8/4per 100ASA e F           Si consiglia di usare batterie del tipo Alkalino che assicurano una piu
   2,8/4 per 400 ASA solo per il modeilo2600GAS/GTS)                   lunga durata. Pulire  il vano batterie a intervalli di tempo regolari e
13. InterruttoreAUTOMATICO-MANUALE(sotoper it modeilo2600          ricordarsi  di togliere  le batterie se  il flash non viene adoperato per
   GAS/GTS)                                                               lunghi periodi di tempo.
13. InterruttoreON (acceso)-OFF(spento)(solo per il modello 2600
  GMS)
14. Scalasensibilitir400 ASA                              FISSAGGIOFOTOCAMERA
15. Scalasensibilita100ASA
16. Vano batterie                                                                  Inserire il cavetto sincro nell'apposito attacco. Fissare la staffa al f lash
17. Cavettosincro                                                        serrando bene la vite. (Fig. 6)
                                                                             Fissare la fotocamera sulla staffa, inserire il cavetto sincro su quest'ul-
                                                                              tima e assicurarsi che sia in posizione "X".
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i*   USO DEL FLASHIN MANUALE                           ISTRUZIONIPEROPERAREIN AUTOMATICO                                                SOLOPERI MODELLI2600GASE 2600GTS
     2600GMS
      SoostareI'interruttoreON/OFFsu ON.                               La cellula fotosensibilemisura la luce emanata dal soggetto e  il
     2600GASE 2600GTS                                        Computer determinaautomaticamentela giusta quantitd di luce
      SpostareI'interruttore(OFF-AUTO-MANUAL)a tre posizionisu M, in         richiestaper una correttaesposizione.
      questa posizioneil flashopererdin manuale(l'interruttoresuperiorea        SpostareI'interruttorea 3 posizioniOFF-AUTO-MANUALsullaLinea
      4 posizionie escluso).In questocasoa secondadellasensibilitddella        Bianca. In questa posizioneil flash opererain Automatico.Spostare
       pellicola,scegliereil diaframmain basealladistanza.                         l'interruttoresuperiorea 4 posizioni 100 ASA (t/2,8 e f/4), 400 ASA
                                                                                         (t/2,8e t/4) su una dellequattro posizionisecondoi seguentiesempi:
     CON FOTOCAMERA35mm STANDARD                            100 ASA/21 DIN : con f/2,8   : da 1,5a 9   mt.
       Misurarela distanzafotocamera-soggetto(NumeriBianchi)e scegliere                     con t/4       : da 1,2 a6,5 mt.
                                                                                                                       '13                                                                                                                     mt.It        ilESEMPIOdiaframmacorrisoondente(NumeriGialli).                          400 ASA/27DIN : concon f/2,8l/4   == dada 21.5aa 18  mt.
        1) Con pellicola100 ASA a 9 mt., diaframmal/2,8.
        2) Con pellicola400 ASA a 9 mt.,diaframmaf/5,6.                CON FOTOCAMERA35mm STANDARD
                                                                                1) Con pellicolada 100 ASA e distanze-da 1,2 a 6,5mt., spostare
     CON FOTOCAMERA35mm CON FLASH INCORPORATO                      l'interruttoresuperioresotto la riga verde $/\  e impostaresulla
     Con questo tipo di fotocamerail flash incorporato,solitamente,d a                     f otocamera dialr amma t / 4.
      basso numero guida (8-'l0) pertantod possibilefotografaresolo a         2) Con pellicola100 ASA e distanzeda 1,5 a 9mt., spostareI'in-     r&
       brevi distanze(1-3mt. a 100 ASA).Collegandoil flashSTARBLITZd            terruttore superioresotto la riga rossa (l/2,8) e impostaresulla
       possibilefotografaresoggettia distanzemaggiori.                          fotocamera diaframma t /2,8.
     ESEMPIO                                                              3) Con pellicola400 ASA e distanzeda 1,5 a 13mt., spostareI'in-
        1) Con pellicola100 ASA e diaframmaf/2,8 distanza9 mt.                       terruttore superiore sotto la riga verde (t/4) e impostare sullatf2) Con pellicola400 ASA e diaframmaf/4 distanza13 mt.                    fotocamera dialrammat / 4.
                                                                                4) Con pellicola400 ASA e distanzeda 2 a 18mt., spostareI'in-
      NB: Con  i modelli 2600 GAS e GTS si raccomandaI'uso in Auto-            terruttore superioresotto la riga rossa (l/2,8) e impostaresulla
       matico.                                                                                                                         f otocamera diaframma t /2,8.
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CON FOTOCAMERA35mm CON FLASH INCORPORATO
       1) FlashDiretto     '                                2) FlashIndiretto                                      3) Flash staccato dalla Fotocamera
 <A

    ATTENZIONE ;
'       Assicurarsiche il fascio di luce emesso dal flash sia rivolto verso il
       soggetto.

     PRECAI,'ZION'

         1. Qualora  il flash non funzionasse, dopo aver controllato I'efficienza
          e  il corretto alloggiamento delle batterie, si consiglia di inviarlo alf      piu vicino Centro Assistenza.
        2. Togliere le batterie se  il flash non viene adoperato per lunghi
           periodi (2 o 3 settimane).
         3. Conservare  il flash a temDerature esterne -10oC o *40oC.
         4. Per fotografie  in esterni o  in ambienti molto ampi, aprire  il dia-
         framma di 1 o 2 STOP risoetto alle indicazioni date.
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