Sunpak Auto 433AF / NE User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WHEN USING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC APPLIANCE, BUT TAKE IT TO A
EOUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAU- QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN WHEN
TIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, SOME SERVICE OR REPAIR WORK IS
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING. REQUIRED. INCORRECT
REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRIC
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SHOCK HAZARD WHEN THE APPLI-
INSTRUCTIONS. ANCE IS USED SUBSEQUENTLY.
2. CLOSE SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE WITH
WHEN ANY APPLIANCE IS USED BY A DAMAGED CORD.
OR NEAR CHILDREN. DO NOT LEAVE 7. DO NOT LET CORD HANG OVER THIS APPLIANCE UNATTENDED EDGE OF TABLE OR COUNTER OR WHILE IN USE. TOUCH HOT SURFACES.
3. DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF IT IF AN EXTENSION CORD IS NECES. HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED SARY, CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY A ARRANGE THE CORD SO THAT IT QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN. WILL NOT BE TRIPPED OVER OR
4. TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRICAL PULLED.
SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT IMMERSE 9. ALWAYS UNPLUG APPLIANCES FROM THIS APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ELECTRICAL OUTLET WHEN NOT IN
OTHER LIOUIDS. USE. NEVER YANK CORD TO PULL
5. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZ- PLUG FROM OUTLET. GRASP PLUG
ARD, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS AND PULL TO DISCONNECT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Plug into the AC/High Voltage socket on theTo lnstall Batteries flash and into a standard wall outlet as illus-
trated. The AC Adapter will supply virtually
Selecting Alkaline or ilickel-Gadmium unlimited flashes and is ideal for indoor use. (5)
Batteries When you use the optional accessory Sunpak
The major advantage of alkaline batteries is that Powerpak for 510-Volt Battery, first attach the
they provide more flashes per set. While nickel- supplied plug adapter to the end of Powerpak
cadmium batteries will provide fewer flashes per cord and plug it into the auto 433AF in the same
set, they will recycle your auto 433,4F slightly manner as you would with the Multi-Voltagefaster and can be recharged hundreds of times AC Adapter. The Sunpak Powerpak for 510-
for more economical operation over the long Volt Battery allows extremely rapid recycle timesrun. and the greatest number of flashes. (6)(7)
1. Slide the battery compartment cover toward CAUTION: Even when your auto 433AF is
the bottom of the unit. Now gently fold up used with external power sources, always store
the cover in direction shown. (2) batteries inside the battery compartment for
2. Insert four AA size batteries (alkaline or dedicated function. Your auto 433AF is not
nickel-cadmium) as shown. The battery interfaced to the camera without internal batter-
compartment has a guide showing the cor- ies.
positioning for proper rect of the batteries Adapter AC is in- Multi-Voltage the Note: lf (3) polarity (+, * contacts). prop- not functton set, the adapter will correctly3. Press the cover until it snaps into place. erly and may damage your auto 433AF.
o For auto 433AF:CAUTION: When using your auto 433AF with
external power sources, always keep batteries Do not use the AC Adapter other than the
inside the unit to maintain the dedicated func- AD-27.
tion. Your auto 4334F will not interface withthe camera without the batteries. Mounting the Flash to the
GameraUsing the Multi-Voltage AC
the mounting For CAUTION: or detachingAdapter or the Sunpak always make or from the camera, auto 4334F onPowerpak for 51 O-Volt sure the On/Off Switch is at "OFF" position or
camera may be damaged.Batteries (Both Optional) the
1. Slip the unit onto the camera's hot shoe.
For AC operation, be sure to check that the Turn the knurled lock ring clockwise to in-
voltage selector on your AC Adapter is set to the sure secure mounting to your camera's shoe.
appropriate voltage. Your AC Adapter has been (8)
factory set for 220V. For use in other countries 2. Set the camera shutter to the fastest shutter
where 117 V,127 V and 24O V are standard. you speed synchronized for electronic flash. For
may adjust the setting as illustrated. Remove the SLR cameras, the highest usable speed is
small Phillips head screw located next to volt- . generally 1/60th second; however. some f lash synchronization of up toage window and rotate the selector switch with permit
a screw driver to the proper voltage setting. 1l125th second. To be sure, refer to your camera's instruction manual. (9)After the voltage setting has been made, the
screw must be reinstalled to prevent accidental
movement of the selector switch. (4)
When using Multi-Voltage AC Adapter or
Sunpak Powerpak for 51O-Volt Batteries,
always set Battery/AC HV Selector
Switch to AC/HV position.
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position so that the red " 4", red line and f/8Automatic Power Saving
Gapacity(roxr r) appear.(for ISOThen100 setfilmyourthe cameralens openinglens openingis f/8).
a When flash is not used for more than one Your flash and lens are now adjusted for
minute with the power switch on (BATT), correct exposure at any distance between 2
the power saving lamp will automatically go feet and 15 feet (0.6 m and 4.5 m). (1a)
off and stop charging to conserve energy.
(The ready lamp will stay on for a short TTL Drrect auto-picture while.). While the ready lamp is on, the flash is ready taking (for Nikon FA, FE2,
use. charging, ln to order to re-start just FG, N2OOO/F-3O1 , N2O2O|F- press down. shutter-button halfway the (Nikon FA, FE2, FG, N2000/F-301, 5Ol )
N2020lF-501. Or this can also be done by 1. Adjust the ISO sensitivity of the film (EXP. turning off the switch once and turning it (15) ETC.) 100, 200, line. white to the back on (BATT), or by pressing the test "O" (TTL) mode selector the at the blue 2. Set button.
o lf the shutter is not used for a long time, position. (16) 3. Set the lens aperture you want to use. please turn off the power switch. . When using TTL automatic flash adjustment
Automatic Operation modelby selectingor N2000/F-301aperture withmodel,N2000/F-501set exposure
mode at A (priority to automatic aperture) or
The sensitive Silicon Photo Transistor of your use manual mode.auto 4334F Sensor measures the light reflected
by your subject and automatically controls the TTL Program Flash-pictureflash assure duration correct exposure to within
a wide range of distances. lt's easy to use: taking (Nikon N2OOOIF-3O1,
A. Slide the ISO Film Speed Scale tillthe ISO of N2O2O/F-5O| only) film in use is visible in t6e ISO speed win-
dow. (Example: ISO 100) 1. Set the shutter speed dial of N2000/F-301
B. For the maximum distance range in auto- or N2O2OlF-501 to PoroL N2020/F-501
matic operation, move the Auto/Manual Se- only), P or Pr,. (17)
lector Switch to the green "A" position so 2. Adjust the ISO sensitivity of the film to the
that the green " 4" is visible in the white line. Auto/Manual Mode Window and t/2 will 3. Set the mode selector at the blue "O" (TTL)
appear. Then set your camera lens opening position. (18)
(for ISO 100 film, the lens opening is t12). 4. Set the aperture at minimum (highest num-
Your flash and lens are now set for correct ber).
exposure at any distance between 8 feet and Note: When the 433AF is used with N2000/F- 60 feet (2.3 m and 18 m). (12) 301 or N2020/F-501 and with an S-type lens
G. For an intermediate distance range in auto- (including lens series E), and the shutter dial of
matic operation, move the Selector Switch the camera is in Pouo.(N2020/F-501 only).P-
to the yellow "A" position so that the yellow .P", mode, then TTL program flash becomes
line and f l4 appear. Then set the same available. TTL program flash is one of the TTL
aperture on your camera (for ISO 100 film, automatic flash adjustment systems, and if the
the lens opening is'tl4). Your flash and lens aperture of the camera is set at minimum (larg-
are now set for correct exposure at any est number), the camera will automatically ad-
distance between 4 feet and 30 feet ( 1.2 m just the aperture according to the film's sensi-
and 9 m). (13) tivity (ex., about f5.6 when ISO is 100), and f lash adjustment willD. For maximum depth-of-field (area of sharp- then TTL automatic engage. ness in front of and in back of the subject),
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. When the combination of an S-type tele- auto mode, switch to green and adjust the
convertor and an S-type lens (including aperture accordingly). The "Auto OK" provides
series E) is used with N2000/F-301 model, positive verification in automatic operation that
the flash range of TTL program flash will be your picture will be correctly exposed.
considerably shortened by the exposure ratio
of the tele-convertor. When the tele-conver- AF secondary flash is used, mode camera's exposure tor set the TTL (matches only with mode or manual in order to (A) to use
automatic flash adjustment, and set the ap- 1{2O2OIF5O 1l .:et erture with the consideration of exposure
ratio. When the Auto 433AF is used with N2020/F-o When the combination of an S-type lens and 501 and is used for auto-focus picture taking,
an S-type tele-convertor (including TC- the AF secondary flash (infrared sensor) of Auto
1645) is used with N2020/F-501 model, it 433AF will light automatically by pressing the
is possible to use TTL program flash. How- shutter button of the camera halfway down, and
ever. please be aware that even when the any picture of the subject will be taken with the
effective F-figure with tele-convertor's ex- flashing of the focus patterns. Also, autofocus
posure ratio added to it is in exposure, the picture taking with the AF secondary flash is
flash range will be shortened if it is darker possible only when the AF mode of N2020/F-
than the pr.ogrammed aperture in the camera. 501 is set at "S" (Single).. For details of TLL program flash, refer to the When the AF secondary flash (infrared sensor)
camera instruction manual. turns on and the auto-focus function starts to
work. the >o< mark in the finder will light upTaking the Picture(rg) and the lens begins to zoom. The shutter button
can be pressed when the green I lights up.1. Move the Batt/AC HV Switch to the appro. Also. since the camera is set at single AF servo
priate position for your power source. mode, if the shutter button is pressed halfway
2. ln a few seconds, the Ready/Test Button on down after the green I lights up. the lens will the back of the flash unit will glow. This stop and the active secondary flash will also
confirms that your flash is ready to fire. stop. When you want to change the composi-
3. Take the picture! tion of the picture, lift your finger from the
Your flash will automatically provide the shutter button. then press it halfway down.
correct amount of light for proper exposure Also, remember the following points at the time
within the distance range indicated. active secondary flash is used.
For succeeding exposures... A. Picture taking without using TTL pro-
Wait until the Ready/Test light glows again. gram flash
Make sure you are within the indicated auto When used with AF lens alone
distance range for the lens opening rn use o When the maximum (largest) aperture of
and...Shoot! the lens is F1.2-2.8. set the lens at F2.8
or smaller (F2.8,4, 5.6 ...)
To Verify Gorrect Auto o When the maximum aperture of the lens
Exposure(2o) smalleris F2.B or(F5.6,larger,8, 11...)set the lens at F5.6 or
To verlfy the correct automatic exposure, just When used with AF tele-convertor TC- 16AS with lensaim your flash directly towards your subject and . When the maximum aperture of the lenspress the Ready/Test Button. This will cause the is F1.2 or F1.4, set the lens at F2 orflash to fire without actually exposing any film.
lf the automatic exposure is correct for your o smallerWhen the(F2,2.8,maximum4...) aperture of the lens
subject, the green ",Auto OK" lamp will glow is F1 .8-F2.8. set the lens at F4 or smallerimmediately after the "test" exposure. (f4, 5.6, 8...)
lf the lamp does not glow, move closer to your
subject (or, if you are shooting in yellow or red
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B. Picture taking with N2020/F5O1 in lf the focus display does not light even when
combination with TTL program flash focus is made by using AF secondary flash, lift
[When N2020/F-5O1 mode is in your finger from the shutter button and then
PDUAL.P.P Hr and the Auto 433AF's press it halfway down. (Also, please re-check all mode is in "f" (TfL)1. the conditions such as distance at this point.) lf
o Set the lens aperture at smallest F-Stop. the focus mark display in the finder does not
Pay special attention to the follow- light no matter how long you wait and x stays
ing points lit, it means that measurement of the distance is
When only the AF lens is used. impossible. Follow the manual instructions to
lens . When aperture the maximum of the
please use 64, focus.o lt is necessary that AF secondary flash is 50. is F1.2-2.8, film (lSO
100...) used correctly in the measurable distance
o When the maximum aperture of the lens zone of N2O2OlF-501 model. Especially
is larger than F2.8, use film that is ISO at the time of auto-focus picture taking
100 or higher. (100, 200, 400...) with AF secondary flash, the installation
When used with AF tele-converter TC- of 433AF to hot shoe has to be made very secure by inserting it all the way in and 16A5 is also used with lens. . When the aperture of the lens is F1.2 or firmly tightening the lock-ring. lf the pat- camera's F1.4 max. use film that is ISO 50 or terns of LED are out of the higher (1SO 50, 64, 100...) measurable distance zone. the measure-
. When the aperture of the lens is F1.8- ment of distance may not be possible. o lf the lens used cannot provide autofocus 2.8. maximum use film that is ISO 100 or picture taking under regular light, it will higher (lSO 100, 200, 400...)
o TTL program flash cannot be used with be impossible to provide auto-focus pic-
the combination of AF tele-convertor ture taking even when active secondary flash is utilized. TC-1645 and Al lens. o lf there is enough light that the subject . picture Auto-focus taking is not possible
when a lens with a max. aperture of F2.8 does not need AF secondary flash, it will not go off. or larger and TC-16A5 are combined.
. A secondary flash will not occur unless the 433AF's "ready" light is on. lf the Power Ratio Gontrol
"ready" light glows considerably dim, (Manual) re-cycle irregularly or blinks after active
secondary flash lights up, it indicates the With Sunpak's unique Power Ratio Controlyou
power of 433AF is almost depleted. Re- can adjust the light output over a five stop range
place old batteries. (from full to 1 116 power). This feature gives you o The effective focal range available for greater depth-of -field control, the ability to con-
autofocusing by AF lens with active sec- trol battery life and recycle times, precise fill-
ondary flash is 35-105 mm (when TC- flash capability, macro/close-up capability and
1645 is not used). The effective focal the ability to control flash duration.
range available will become 24-58 mm
if an AF tele-convertor TC-1645 is OPERATING INSTRUCTION FOR added. STANDARD CAMERAS
The measurable distance range of AF secondary
flash is about 3-17 feet (1-5 m) when com- 1. Set the Auto/Manual Selector Switch (on
bined with Al Nikon AF 50 mm/F1.8S. (When the back of the flash body) to the top so that
20"C with standard subject and 35% refraction the white "M" appears.
rate). 2. Set the Film Speed Scale to the desired ISO
The measurable distance range may vary with setting. (Example: ISO 100) (21) Power Control Ratio the full power todifferent lenses. Also, if the refraction rate of the 3. Adjust "FULL". by sliding the Selector Switch tosubject is low, or in a state of high temperature,
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4. The scales for distance and f/stop now show 1. To rotate the Adjustable Bounce Flash Head,
the exoosure combination . Find the flash- grip with thumb and forefinger and gently
to-subject distance. (Example: 15'14.5 turn to desired setting. DO NOT FORCE
m) (22) HEAD.
5. Set your lens to the lens opening shown for 2. To adjust the flash Base, simply twist as
this distance.(Example: with ISO 100 film, illustrated with thumb and forefinger.
the correct lens opening at 15'l4.5 m is f/8) a The effectiveness of the bounce flash feature
depends on the condition of reflecting sur-
setUsing Power Ratio tzot face. The angle of the flash must be properly to achieve best lighting effect.
1. When using the Power Ratio at full power, When the flash is bounced against a wall, it
set the Film Speed Scale to the appropriate usually loses 2-3 apertures of light even if it
ISO seting and be sure the Auto/Manual is a white wall. Therefore, when the picture
Selector is at "M". is taken in TTL light adjustment mode or in
2. Determine the distance of the subject from external light mode. it is recommended that
the flash. When the auto 4334F is mounted the smallest aperture is used.
to the camera, you can easily do so by The relationship between the aperture of
focusing the lens and reading the distance automatic flash adjusted pictures and the
indicated by the distance scale on the lens adjustable distance range changes accord-
barrel. ing to the refractinysurfbce. lt is impossible
3. Slide the Power Ratio Control Switch until to calculate these relationships from the ex-
the desired f/stop appears opposite this dis- posure calculation panel. Therefore, it is rec-
tance. ommended that you confirm the amount of
ALWAYS SLIDE THE POWER RATIO CON- light by pressing the test button in external
TROL SWITCH TO A MARKED POSITION. automatic light mode.
DO NOT SET THE POWER RATIO BE- Use as white surface as possible for best
TWEEN MARKED POSITION OR THE UNIT refraction rate.
WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. In color photography, a colored surface will
(Example: 11 teetl3.2 m with ISO 100 film, reflect its color on the subject.
you may choose t111,8, 5.6, 4 and 2.8)
4. Be sure the distance scale indicates proper Total Bounce Gontrol f/stop for the correct exposure of your sub- ject. lf not, increase or decrease the power as System
needed.
5. You are now ready to take a picture. Re- ln addition to its bounce flash head, your auto 4334F has other unique optional accessories for member to adjust the aperture on the lens to better bounce lighting. match the aperture indicated on the calcula-
tor scale. Bounce Flap: The bounce flap provides mul-
tiple lighting effects. A predetermined portion of
Operating Adjustable light directly illuminates subject while the rest of
Bounce Flash Head (25) (26) thenation.light(Thegoesoptionalto the ceilingaccessory,for bounceSunpakillumi-Tele-
The auto 4334F has a unique flash head assem- Fil Kit TL-B Cat. No. 651 -842).(271
bly which allows you to aim the light in virtually Bounce Lighting Kit: For more extensive
any direction. bounce lighting effects, Sunpak Bounce Reflec-
For more pleasing and more creative lighting tor (to be attached to the Sunpak Tele-Fil Kit
effects, for added convenience and repeatabil- TL-8 or Filter Holder) is an available option.ity, the Adjustable Bounce Flash Head has (281
convenient reference marks for determining the
exact angle of the bounce.

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batteries discharge or leak some chemicalOptional Accessories for the
aSUNPAK Auto 433AF tzsl whitish-powdermaterial through onthe thejacketbatteryand leavewhich
passes onto your Sunpak flash unit's For maximum creativity and ease of operation, electrical contacts. (lf this has happened,many optional accessories are available for your replace the batteries after cleaning theauto 433AF. Just like today's system cameras, Sunpak's internal battery contacts with anyou can customize your auto 4334F to suit your
exact photographic requirements. eraser). Finally, it's a good idea to remove the 1. Sunpak Filter Kit FK-l batteries once in a while and wipe them
(Cat. No. 651-738) with a handkerchief . The cleaner the
2. Sunpak Bounce Lighting Kit battery surface. the easier it is for the
(Cat. No. 651-795) energy to pass through your flashgun's
3. Tele-Fil Kit TL-8 (Cat. No. 651-842) electrical system.
4. Sunpak Basic Grip 3. Remove Batteries: lf for some reason
(Cat. No. 651-7721 you do not intend to use your flash unit
5. Sunpak OBC-3 Nicad 3-Hour for a period of several weeks or more,
Charger (Cat. No. 651-731 ) remove the batteries and store them 6. Sunpak Multi-Voltage AC Adapter separately. lnside a plastic bag is one
(Cat. No. 651-740) good way.
7. Sunpak Powerpak for 510 V Battery 4. Maintenance: lf yo.ur auto 433AF's
(Cat. No. 651-723) reflector window becomes dirty, use one
L Sunpak NC510 Rechargeable Battery drop of lens cleaner on a lens cleaning
for Sunpak Powerpak tissue. A small amount of lens cleaner and
(Cat. No. 651-727) lens tissue or a slightly moist cloth can be
9. Sunpak OBC-S Charger used to clean the rest of the unit.
(Cat. No. 651-809) BE SURE TO THOROUGHLY DRY
THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY AFTER
CLEANING.Gare of Your auto 433AF 5. Service: In the unlikely event that your
Your Sunpak electronic flash has been engi- Sunpak electronic flash requires service,
neered to require almost no "maintenance". Still return it to your dealer or the address
to insure best performance year-in and year-out, shown on Sunpak world wide netwox.
follow these basic pointers: Do not. under any conditions, attempt to
disassemble and/or adjust it by yourself: 1. storage: lf you don't use your auto electronic flash operates on high voltage,
433AF for several weeks, or if you plan to and should not be taken apart. However,
take it on a trip, the accessory compart- keep in mind that flash failure is more
ment case is recommended. This case will likely to result from weak batteries than not only hold your auto 433AF but its any other single cause: if the flash doesn't
many accessories. Also be sure to remove f ire, check batteries and contacrs the batteries before storage to prevent caref u lly.
possible damage due to battery leakage.
2. Inspect Batteries Frequently: Check
for reasonable recycling time (the length
of time it takes the ready light to come on
between flashes): lf it's more than 20 or
30 seconds. a fresh set of alkaline
batteries should be obtained (or if nickel
cadmium batteries are used, they must be
recharged ) .
It's also wise to check your batteries for
appearance. Sometimes even the best of

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