Sunpak Auto 322S User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WHEN USING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC EOUIPMENT, 6. DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE WITH A DAMAGED
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS CORD.
BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: 7. DO NOT LET CORD HANG OVER EDGE OF TABLE
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. OR COUNTER OR TOUCH HOT SURFACES.
2. CLOSE SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY WHEN ANY 8. IF AN EXTENSION CORD IS NECESSARY, CARE
APPLIANCE IS USED BY OR NEAR CHILDREN. DO SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ARRANGE THE CORD SO
NOT LEAVE THIS APPLIANCE UNATTENDED WHILE THAT IT WILL NOT BE TRIPPED OVER OR PULLED.
IN USE. 9. ALWAYS UNPLUG APPLIANCES FROM ELECTRICAL
3. DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF IT HAS BEEN OUTLET WHEN NOT IN USE. NEVER YANK CORD
DROPPED OR DAMAGED.UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EX- TO PULL PLUG FROM OUTLET. GRASP PLUG AND AMINED BY A OUALIFIED SERVICEMAN. PULL TO DISCONNECT. I
4. TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARDS, DO NOT IMMERSE THIS APPLIANCE IN F
WATER OR OTHER LIOUIDS.
5. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE THIS APPLIANCE, BUT TAKE IT TO A $
;, OUALIFIED SERVICEMAN WHEN SOME SERVICE OR
REPAIR WORK IS REOUIRED. INCORRECT REAS. nI
SEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED SUBSEOUENTLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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To lnstall Batteries:Operation                                 B.
POWER SOURCES

                                         threeA. Your Auto 322 S may be used with
    different power sources:





   Four alkaline AA       Four rechargeable,      The Sunpak Multi           i.  Slide the battery compartment     2. Insert four AA-size batteries
    batteries                     n ickel-cad m ium         Voltage AC                 cover toward the top of the            (Alkaline or Nickel-Cadmium)
                  AA batteries            Adapter                       unit. Now gently fold down            as shown.
                                                                               cover in direction shown.

                                                          Alkaline or N ickel-Cadmium Batteries?
                                                                The major advantage of alkaline batteries is that they provide more flashes
                                                                        per set. While nickel-cadmium batteries will provide fewer flashes per set,
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C. Using the Optional AC Adapter:

3. Press cover until it snaps into 1. For AC operation, be sure to Remove the small Phillips head 2. Plug into the AC socket on the
place. check that the voltage selector screw located next to voltage flash and into standard wall
*For information on using on your Multi-Voltage AC window and rotate the selector outlet as illustrated. The AC
N ickel -Cad m i um batteries, Adapter is set to the appropriate switch with a screwdriver to the adapter supplies virtually un-
see page 24 . voltage. Your AC Adapter has proper voltage setting. After the limited f lashes and is ideal for
been factory set for 120 voltage setting has been made, the indoor use.
volts, the U.S. standard. For use screw must be reinstalled to pre-
in other countries where 100 vent accidental movement of the NOTE: lf the Multi-Voltage AC
vof ts, 22O volts, and 24O volts selector switch. Adapter is incorrectly set, the
are standard, you may adjust adaptei will not function properly
the setting as il.lustrated. and may damage your Auto 322 S. 7

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MOUNTING THE FLASH TO YOUR CAMERA: Automatic
1. Slide the unit into the camera's 3. lf the camera has seParate flash Operation
accessory shoe (or shoe of flash outlets (terminals) marked "M"
bracket if one is required). and "X", attach SunPak cord POWER/EXPOSURE
Turn the knurled locking screw to the "X" outlet (terminal). CONTROL CENTER
counter-clockwise to insure
camera has a switch secure mounting to Your 4. lf the
camera's shoe. (usually around the lens barrel) Your Sunpak Auto 322 S measures
markgd "M" and "X", set the:light reflected by your subject-
2. For cameras with a Hot Shoe the switch to the "X" position. and automatically regulates the (cordless) flash contact, no light intensity for correct exposure. f urther connection is necessarY. 5. Set the shutter to the fastest The Auto ("Computer") sensor is (Note: leave PC cord plugged shutter speed sYnchronized for housed in the front of Your flash, into retaining pin on the unit, electronic flash. For non€LR below the flash reflector. BY if unplugged the ffash will not cameras, this is usuallY the moving the selector switch slide to fire.) lf the camera does not fastest speed. With SLR either the green or yellow mark,
have a "Hot Shoe", PUll out the cameras, the highest usable your f lash is set for automatic PC cord (illustrated) and Plug speed is generally 1/60tft operation. into the camera's flash outlet second; however, some Permit
as shown. f lash synchronization uP to
1l125th second. To be sure,
refer to your camera's
instruction manual.

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A. Slide the ASA/ISO Film Speed C. For maximum depth-of-f ield
Scale so that the ASA/ISO (greatest sharpness in front of,
number in use is visible from the and in back of, the subject)
ASA/lSO speed window move the selector switch
(example ASA/lSO 100). (on the side of the flash)
to the yellow " position,
B. For the maximum distance so the yellow line^" and f /5.6
range in automatic operation, appear.
move the selector switch (on
the side of the f lash) to the Then set your camera lens
green " position, so that the opening (for ASA/lSO 100 film,
green line^" and f 12 appear. the lens opening is f/5.6).
Then set your camera lens Your f lash and lens are now
opening. (For ASA/ISO 100 adjusted for correct exposure at
f ilm, the lens open ing is t l2l . all distances between 2.3 feet
and 14 feet.
Your f lash and lens are now set
for correct exposure at all D. The Sunpak Tele-Kit is designed
distances between 6.5 feet and to increase light output on your
40 feet. subject while decreasing illumi-

NOTE: lf the ASA/lSO number for your film is not printed on the Film Speed Scale, use an intermediate marking as shown:
Marked ASA/ISO Speeds: 25 50 100 200 400 800
Intermediate Nos.: 32 40 u 80 125 160 250 320 500 640

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Power Ratio (Manual) Operation
With the unique Power Ratio                                        You may determine the proper
Control on your Auto 322 S, You                                                  f/stop by matching the aperture
can adiust the light output so Your                                         and distance scales on your
Grmera can be used over a six stop                                                     calculator scale. The distance
range, from Full to 1132 power.                                                       scale refers to the flash-to-
This feature gives you greater                                                       subject distance, not the camera-
depth-of-f ield control, ability to                                                       to-subject distance, so be sure to
control battery life and recYcle                                               measure  f lash-to-srlbject when
times (ideal for today's auto wind                                        you are using the Auto 322 S
cameras), precise fill-in flash capa-                                                    for bounce lighting.
bil ity, macro/cl ose-up capabi    I ity                                      (EXAMPLE: At 10', use f/8
and the ability to control flash                                                 with ASA/Iso 100 f ilm.)
duration.
                                                                When Tele-Kit  is used for
Use of Power Ratio Control                                        Manual Operation, set the Film
at Full Power                                                        Speed Scale to the ASA/lSO                                                                            speed which is double the speed
1. Set the Auto/Manual Selector                                                 of your film. (Example: if your
   Switch to "M "  f or manual                                                                                                                           f ilm speed is ASA/lSO 100, set
    operation.                                                                       the  f lash's ASA/ISO to 200).
                                                                                  This will compensate for
2. Set the Film Speed Scale to the                                                  increased light output bY the
   appropriate ASA/lSO setting                                                   Tele-Kit for Manual Operation.
   (example ASA/lSO 100).                                                However, for Automatic OPera-
3. Adjust the Power Ratio Control                                                    tion, no comPensation  is
   to Full power.                                                                    necessary.

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USING POWER RATIO FOR BETTER PICTURES

Depth-of-Field                                                  Examples:
Note that the toP Picture has great                                When photographing  still life, more
depth-of-field (the background and                                               depth-of-field  is often required. Use
the subiect are in focus) and the                                             the higher power settings and smaller
bottom picture hds lattle depth-of-                                                 lens openings for best results.
field (tfre subject is in focus but the
background  is not).
Because of the versatilitY of Your
Power Ratio control, You have a
choice of uP to six different
apertures for maximum control of
depth-of-field. You can use this                                          For portraits, use the lower Power
control tci create the pictures                                                       settings and larger lens openings to
you want.                                                                      get less depth-of-field.



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Selecting Flash Position
Your Sunpak Auto 322 S has a unique flash head assembly which
allows you to aim the light in many directions. This enables
you to use".the Sunpak Auto 322 S to render more pleasing and more *mw6;creative lighting results. For added convenience, the adjustable
Bounce Flash Head is marked so you can determine the exact
angle'of bounce you desire. For even more creative control,
you cgn,t'otate the swivel mounting foot to obtain more bounce
flash angles.

Wl DE-ANGLE LENSES: For best results when using moderate A. To rotate the adjustable Bounce B. To adf ust the three position wide-angle lenses with direct flash, such as a 35mm focal length
fens with a 35mm camera, adiust the bounce flash head so Flash Head, gently slide it swivel mounting foot, twist
that the rectangular ref lector matches the rectangular format forward with your thumb and as illustrated with your thumb
of the camera. In most cases, this is accomplished by pivoting foref inger and turn to desired and forefinger. The column
the reflector 90 degrees to the left or right. For other wide-angle setting. DO NOT FORCE automatically locks in either a
lenses, use the optional accessory wide-angle diff usion f ilters THE HEAD. vertical or horizontal position,
(these accessories are included in the Sunpak Filter Kit-Cat. but can be left in any in-
No.651-738) or bounce lighting may also be used for www.butkus.us between position. maximum f lash coverage.

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Other Flash Hints
Multiple Exposures Open Flash
When shooting multiple exposures, your Auto When shooting at night, you can use your Auto
322 S is ideal because of its multidirectional 322 S to act as a f ill-in f lash while setting your
capability. Be sure to use a dark background shutter speeds for background exposure.
and center your flash on each individual Simply push the Test (open flash) Button on
subject. When placing the same people in one your unit for one, two or more flashes while
background scene, a tripod or other rigid the shutter is open.
camera support is recommended.
Special Effects Macro/Close-Up
One of the most popular special effects today By using the lower power levels on your Auto
is the "Shoot" technique of superimposing one 322 S, the exciting world of Macro/Close-Up
image over another. The only requirement is photography can be mastered. Because of the
a simple cardboard tube. Take the f irst lower power levels available f rom the Auto 322 S,
exposure using available light and center you can properly expose close-ups even when
the area of the image you wish to superimpose your flash is very close. To lower light intensity
the image on. Then, take a second exposure even further, bounce the light or use the
? on the same film, using your 322 S. Simply diffusion filter available in the accessory filter
use the tube to cover all but the centered area. kit.
For smaller centering areas, use two tubes for
a telescope effect. Because the light f rom your
I Auto 322 S is higher than the available light in
most cases, the image shot through the tube
will dominate the available light image. For
best results using this technique, make your
superimposition on a dark area.

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Sunpak Filter Holder for Auto Sunpak Filter Kit FK-1: Filter Kit Sunpak Bounce Lighting Kit: Can Sunpak Basic Grip/6x6 Bracket:
322 S: Use with Sunpak Wide- consists of red, blue, green and be used with all Sunpak models The Sunpak Basic Grip features a
Angle Kit, F ilter Kit F K-l or yellow color filters as well as a accepting Filter Holder on the flash built-in hot shoe, contoured grip,
Bounce Lighting Kit. neutral density f ilter, B5B color head. Designed to give very plea- tripod socket, and allows aiming of
Cat. No. 651 -739 correction f ilter for use with sant, soft, indirect lighting effects the flash in virtually any direction.
tungsten f ilm, and two wide-angle to the subject. Supplied with standard 1 2-position
dif f users. Weighs only 1 .4 Oz. bracket (for use with 35mm style
Supplied with case. Bounce Lightidg K it: cameras), a PC cord and personaliz-
Cat. N o. 651-738 Cat. N o. 651 -795 ed monogram stickers. The Sunpak
6x6 Bracket can be u'sed with Basic
Grip when using 2% tilm format
cameras.
Basic Grip: Cat. No. 651-772
6x6 Bracket: Cat. No.651-752
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