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Sunpak Auto Zoom 5000 User manual
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l) PRINCIPALPARTSOF SUNPAKAUTO ZOrOMs000 FLASHSYSTEM
1 l FlashtubeHousing
2l Remote SensorOutlet
3) Auxiliary Shutter Cord Outlet
Battery Chamber 4l Lock o @@ 0V Ou tlet 5l AC/s1
6t ManualExposureCalculatorDial o o 7l ManualPower Ratio Dial
8) Auto/Manual Mode Selector @ @
el Battery IAC Selector (O nlOff Switch)
(Open F Test101 lash) gu tton o Lamp Auto Signal1 1 )
12l- 1OO%-PowerReady Lamp
13) Remote SensorHousing
141 Remote Sensor F lash Cord @
1sl Auto ExposureControl D ial @
16) SiliconPhoto TransistorCell
171 Remote SensorSh utter Cord @
18) Remote SensorTest Button o
1el Auxiliary Shutter Cord
201 Tripod Mou nting Socket
21I- Dual-VoltageAC Adapter
22I- Voltage SelectorSwitch @ fD
23 AC FlashPlug @
24 F lashG rip
25 FlashBracketClamp
26 En circlin gRin g o f C lamp
27 Ouick-ReleaseButton
28 Lock R i ng
29 CameraMounting Bracket
30 CameraRetain ing R ing
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tNote: Newly-purchasednickel cadmium bat-
Each Power Source installs quickly and easily. Here's how: teries and Clusters are usually shipped with a
partial "charge". For best results,chargefully
A) With SunpakNicadBattery Cluster* prior to extensive use (see page 32t'.
1 l Tw ist Battery Cham ber Loc k 2l Insert Battery Cluster facing 3l Replace Battery Chamber Cover 4l Move 'Battery IAC' Selector on
counter-clockwise and lif t of f triangle marks of Battery and lock in place. rear of flash to 'Batt' position.
cover. Clusterand compartment.
B) With 4 Nickel-cadmium*or Alkalinec-SizeBatteries
1) Twist Battery Chamber Lock I nsert f ou r batteries as shown 3l Replace Battery Chamber Cover 4l Move 'Battery IAC' Selector on
counter-clockwise and lif t of f insidef lash. and lock in place. rear of flash to 'Batt' position.
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v) AuroMAnc oPERAiloN
The sensitiveSilicon Photo Transistorof your 1) Move Auto/Power Ratio Mode Selector on An interesting benefit of your flash's
Auto Zoom 5000 Remote Sensor measuresthe back of f lash to 'Auto' position. energy-saving (Thyristor) circuitry: by
light reflected by your subject, and automati- 2l Rotate outer ring of Auto Exposure Sensor shooting at the widest possiblelens openingcally controls the flash duration to assure Dial until ASA f ilm speedin use is shown by ff14 with ASA 100 f ilm) you not onlycorrect exposure within a wide range of dis- the red triangle(Example:ASA 100) obtain the greatestdistance range but also
tances.lt's easy to use: the greatest number of flashes, and fastest
3) Rotate entire calculatordial assemblyuntil recycling times, in normal operation.
desired lens opening is indicated by white Reason. at a given distance, less energy is
triangle. Set camera lens to this opening required to light a subject at tl4 than at
(f /number) smallerapertures lt 15.6-fl22l .
* You will note that you may select any lens Smafler lens openings lf l3-t l22l provide
'depth-of-f ield' with in their usable opening within a 4-stop range.For example, greater
with ASA 100 f ilm openings from tl4 to distancerange(to 4.5m/14 feet at minimum
f 111 may be chosen. By using a wider lens aperture). One good time to choose them is
opening you gain the ability of taking when you're taking pictures of children or
p ictu res at the g reatest d istance up to sporting events, where it's hard to stay in
12.5m (40 feet) at max imum aperture. f ocus because the subjects are usually
Choosinga smaller lens opening reducesthe moving. By shootingat smallerlensopenings
max im u m d istance range, and increases ( t l 9 - f 1 1 1 w i t h A S A 1 0 0 f i l m ) y o u ' l l
'zone' depth-of-field or the of overallsharp- generaI ly get sharper pictu res of m ov i ng
ness. You may even set this control to an subjects.This is also handy in dim light or
intermediate or fractional lens opening with wide angle lenses,when precisefocus-
-4O 48cm- 1 m (such as f14.5 or f/6.3) to match the ing is somewhat harder than normal.
maximum aperture of a particular lens, or
for any desiredreason.
* The minimum distancefor correct automatic Take The Picture!
E xample: Ft4 exposure is 48cm (19 inches), regardlessof the lensopeningin use. 1l Move Battery/Ac Selector (On/Ott switch) ASA1OO on flash to appropriate position for power
source in use. Within seconds,you'll notice
t h e . . . .
'Auto 2l Signal' Lamp on Sensor will glow.
This confirms that your flash is set for
automatic operation Then, the
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'Ready'3l Green Lamp will also glow, signal- For SucceedingExposures... can be sure that the subject is within the
your li1"'gthat flash is ready to f ire at full Just wa it u nti I the green Ready Lamp comes maximum distancef or correct exposure. (1oo%) power. Now, focus and ... on; make sure you're within the usabledistance
Take the Picture! Your flash will auto- range for the lens opening in use ... and shoot! When a test flash is fired at the r,aximum
matically deliver the correct amount of light subject distance, the flash must use all its
for correct exposure within the distance To Verify Correct Exposure energy to correctly light the subject. Accord-
rangeindicated. ingly, at the limit of the distance range
Aim the f lash towards the subject and pressthe selected,the flash will operate at full power 'Test'
button. The flash will fire and, im- and the Auto Signal Lamp may not 'blink'.
mediately afterwards, the Auto Signal Lamp Should this occur, your picture will still be
will turn off , then quickly light again;when this correctly exposed so long as your subject is
occurs, the automatic exposure will be correct. not at an appreciably greater distance than lf the Auto Signal Lamp does not go off, shown on the Auto ExposureCalculatorDial
choose a wider lens opening, or move closer to (example: 12.5m /4Of eet at max imum auto
your subject and repeat the verification test. aperture).
It's a simple, highly accurateway of conf irming
that your picture will be perfectly exposed 3l Signals Battery Depletion. lf the Auto Signal
before you expose it! Lamp remains of f for one second or more
following a test f lash, the batteriesare weak
More About Your'Auto Signal'Lamp ... and should be recharged(if Nickel-Cadmium
tipe) or replaced(if Alkaline or 51 0V tipe). The Auto Signal Lamp of your f lash performs
three valuablef unctions: * When you're done taking flash pictures,
move the Battery /aC switch to 'Off' posi-
tion; no energy is now being consumed.
1) Conf irms Automatic Operation. When the (N ote: the Auto S ignal and Ready Lamps
lamp lights, the flash is set for automatic may continue to glow for several minutes;
operation. In manual operation, the lamp t h i s i s O . K . )
shuts off .
2l Confirms That Subject ls Within Correct
Maximum Distance Range. By blinking after
a test flash, the Auto Signal Lamp on Sensor
shows that the flash has used less than its
full power in automatic operation, and that
unused energy is being stored. Thus, you
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vr) AuroMAf,tc oPERAiloN
Bounce Lighting 1) Loosen Locking Screw on Sunpak f lash Since the Remote Sensor of your Sunpak
clamp by turning it counter-clockwise.Press Auto Zoom 5000 is always facing theYour Sunpak Auto Zoom 5000 electronicf lash 'bounce" RetainingButton inwardsand hold it. subject, bounce f lashexposuresare controll-
allows soft, shadowless lighting to be ed automaticallyas indirect lighting.Gene-
used whenever desired.This advanced lighting 2l Pull out bracket f rom f lash clamp, and rally, it is wise to pre-setyour f lash and lens
techniquebeamsthe light off ceilingor wall, to rotate flash clockwise until desired angle is for use at the widest availablelens opening,
spread a soft, diffused light evenly throughout reached. as the extra distancetraveled by the light -
the entire area.Bounce lightingis almost totally 3) Press bracket in until it'clicks' in place; and the light absorbed by the ceiling
f ree of the shadows wh ich of ten accompany tighten Locking Screw. often diminish the light on the subject
direct lighting, making it particularly valuable sharply.
for photography of people as well as finely- Always take care that the 'bounce' surface
detailed close-upand macro subjects. (usually the ceiling) is of a white or neutral
color. Surfaces with a different color will
cause that color to mix with the light of the
f lash on the subject.
Note: For bounce f lash with your camera held
in vertical position, remove flash from bracket
and loosen the Phillips-head screw inside
'handle'so Ouick- Release Clamp. Rotate f lash
flash will aim upwards at desiredangle,tighten
screwsf irmly, and re-attachf lash to bracket.
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Can't Find A Suitable Bounce Surface? R ight Way
M a k e O n e l f t h e w a l l o r c e i l i n g i s a n y
color other than wh ite, your subject will
show that color in the f inishedphotograph.
S o l u t i o n : c r e a t e y o u r o w n b o u n c e ' s u r f a c e '
possibly an ordinary piece of white
cardboardheld or taped in front of the
f lashtubehousing,so that it reflectsthe f lash
light onto the subject.
In Close-Up Photography, many excellent Wrong Way R ight Way
lighting effects can be achievedby using one
or more pieces of white cardboard as ref lec-
tive surfaces in bou nce f lash. The soft, 'bounce' diff usedeffect of light often reveals
f ascinatingdetails of small objects.
For Extensive Use In Portrait And Child
Photography, many photographers prefer
'umbrella' lighting,createdby bouncing the
f lash off a white or silveredumbrella.Check
with you r photo dealer f or recommenda-
t i o n s o n u m b r e l l a s a n d l i g h t s t a n d si f t h i s
approachinterestsyou.
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Off-CamsraFlash
Off-Camera f lash offers many of the benef its of 1l Set f lash to 'Auto' position, and adjust
bounce flash. In addition, it allows the full camera lens to f/number indicated by Auto
power of the flash to be used, thus permitting ExposureControl Dial.
professional lighting effects (and smaller lens 2l Focus on your subject. Turn Bracket Lockopenings) irrespective of distance or ceiling Ring counter-clockwisefully. Hold cameraref lection. lt's easy to use: securelyin right hand.
3) PressOuick-ReleaseButton inwards,and lift
flash away frorn bracket. Hold flash in left
hand, ds far away from your camera as
possible;aim f lashdirectly at subject.
4l Take the picture! Your flash will measure
and deliver exactly the light required for
your subject... and the highly directional
lighting will provide excellent illum ination.
S ince the f lash is beamed towards you r
subject off the optical axis, shadowswill be
directed away from the subject - out of the
pictu re area.
It's a basic professional lighting technique...
made easy by your Sunpak's unique Ouick-
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vilt) MANUAT OPERAilION
UsingThe Power Ratio Control 1l Move Auto/Power Ratio Mode Selector Wider lens openings ff11.4, f /2, f /2, f /2.81
To SelectDifferent LensOpenings Switch on back of flash to'Power Ratio' give the least depth-of-field. This ef fect
position. This disengagesthe auto computer makes the background appear blurred, whileYour Sunpak Auto Zoom 5000 electronicf lash circuit of your f lash. the subject is recorded sharfrlv-.has the unique capability of variable light
output, even when used in manual mode. This 2l Move (outer) Calculator Dial to show cor- Smaller lens openings ff111, f 116, t/22!.
enablesyou to shoot at wider or smaller lens rect ASA film speed. (example: ASA 100). record more background and foreground
openingsin manual mode for selectivedepth-of- 3l Focus as you normally do. Note the objects sharply. Use smaller lens openings
f ield control and, as the energy-savingthyristor distanceshown by the distanceindicator on when you wish to show the surroundings
circuitry continuesto f unction, simultaneously your lens. (example 2m/7 feet). clearly, or when your subject is hard to
shortens recycling times and provides greater f ocus on precisely (example: children at
numbersof f lashes.Yet, this remarkablefeature 4l Now, simply move the Power Ratio Dial (in P l a v ) .
center of Calculator Dial) until the desiredis extremely easy to use:
lens opening appears under the correct
f lash-to-subject d istance l2ml. With ASA
1O0 f i lm at 2m f rom y ou r subject, you
can select any of eight d ifferent lens open-
ings f rom f 12 (1 l128tn power) to t/22 (at
full power). Set your lensto this opening.
lf an intermediatelens opening is indicated,
simply set your Lens Aperture Ring. How-
ever, always move the Power Ratio Control
Dial to marked position (suchas Full,/2,lq,
etc.) Do not set Power Ratio Dial to
positions in between marked numbers.
(Should this be done, the flash will operate
at Full power and over-exposure may re-
sult. )
5l Shoot! Your Sunpak Auto Zoom 5000 f lash
will deliver the correct volume of light for a
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x) MANUAL OPERAilON
CreativeSpecial-EffecBPhotography 1l Set up your camera with flash attached in a
ThroughControlled FlashSpeeds convenient location - preferably, mounted
on a sturdy tripod.
Your Sunpak Auto Zoom 5000 Power Ratio
control opens up a whole new world of 2l Determine and set the correct lens opening
photographicenjoyment ... with many import- for the power ratio selected (see chart, p.
ant industrial and scientific benefits too. Be- 211.
cause of this flash unit's unique electronic 3l Drop the stone (or egg, or whatever; or,
circuitry, you can actually control the duration have this done by a friend) and snap the
(speed) of each flash. In automatic operation, shutter as soon as the impact has begun -
your flash will light for a period ranging from that is, as soon as the object reaches it's
1/400tfr second to as fast as 1/50,000th second destination. Your photograph wil I be ex-
(dependingon f lash-to-subjectdistance). Yet in posed at the speed selected up to
manual operation, the unique Power Ratio 1/50,000th second f ar faster than the
control allows you to control the flash speed costl iest shutters perm it.
every time regardless of flash-to-subject dis-
tance! At "Full" power, f lash speed is approxi- You'll be amazed at the results!
mately 1/400tn second; at 112 power, about
1/800tfr second ... and so on; at 1/128th power,
the f lash speed shortens to an incredible
1/50,000th second fast enough to "freeze"
virtually any moving object!
'Motion-Analysis Scientists call it Study'. What
is it? Pictures of obiects in motion, photo-
graphed at high speed to reveal that motion to
the eye. Perhaps a stone being dropped into a
bowl of water. Or a balloon being burst. Or an Note: The Accessory Sunpak Sound Synchro-
egg, dropped on a cou nter top. A Karate nizer is a precision'trips'electronic instrument which
expert, breaking a bottle. A Golfer's swing, a automatically the f lash when a pre-
Bowler's "delivery"... any of a thousand-and- selected sound signal (such as clapping handsl is
one th ings in everyday life that we look at... activated. lt is intended for use in'B'a darkened
but never really see. Now, we can: room, with the camera's shutter at position.
It may be adjusted to fire the flash once, or in
repeated bursts of light for multi-image effects
(see p. 34).
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xr) MANUAL OPERAilON
Shooting At Controlled Recycling Times 3 l S e t f l a s h t o ' M a n u a l ' - a n d s e l e c tP o w e r
Ratio accordingly! lf exposures every fiveOn "Automatic", your Sunpak Auto Zoom seconds are required, operate at 1/2 power.5000 will provide exactly the volume of light For exposures every second, a Power Ratiorequired, then save the remaining energy for of 1/8tn is thus indicated. (Note: As batterysubsequentshots. Many photogrphers,however, power may diminish in use, it is recom-require the ability to shoot shot after shot very mended to choose an even smaller Powerrapidly irrespectiveof flash-to-subjectdistance. Ratio wherever possible;for example, shootExample: Photographyof a sportingevent with at 1/16 power when it is known that 1/8a motor-drivencamera.Here, the Sunpak Power power will provide the approximate recycl-Ratio Control again providesa practical solu- ing speed required. This practice will com-t r o n :
pensate for inevitable fluctuations in line
and battery voltage, differences in tempera-
ture, etc.)
4l Set lens to correct aperture for flash-to-
subject distance, as indicated by F lash
Calculator Dial. Then, shoot... again and
again !
* Use of the optional Sunpak Professional
51 0v Battery Pak wil I shorten recycling
times by as much as SOOo/o allowing, at
smallest Power Ratios, operation of
motorized cameras at the highest rates of
1 l Follow this rule: Each one-step reduction speed. See p. 33 for additional information
in operating "Power Ratio" reduces recycl- on this valuable accessory.
ing time by approximately 5Oo/o. * Use chart on p, 21 as a guide to opti-
2l Determ ine recycling time to " F u I l" power mum recycling speeds. For critical ap-
(manual) with your equipment and fresh plications, individual tests are suggested
batteries (or AC cu rrent should th is power with your equipment and power sourcesto
source be selected). Example: Recycling determine exact recycling speeds under
speed with SU NPA K Battery Cluster Type typical working conditions. These tests will
CL-1 is determined to be approx imately 9.5 accurately reflect usable recycling speeds
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xlil) closE-up AND MACROPHOTOGRAPHYWTH YOURAUTO
zooM smO
One of the most fascinatingand rewarding of 1) In Automatic Operation Using Close- 2l fn ll/lanualOperation with Extension photographic all f ields realm is the of close-up Up Or Macro Lenses(Without Exten- tubesor Bellows. photography. Your Sunpak Auto Zoom 5000
of fers many practical benefits f or superior sion Tubesor Bellowsl. Bellows units and extension rings allow
close-ups... Al Select smallest availableauto lens opening. close-upsto life-sizeQ4 x 36 mm) or larger.
( E x a m p l e : f / 1 1 w i t h A S A 1 0 0 f i t m . ) S e t Here, flash is needed more than ever ... yet
your camera and lens are only inchesaway Auto Exposure Dial and lens to this open-
Ing. from the subject too close for accurate
automatic exposure operation.And ... when
Bl Hold (or position) f lash so that the front of using bellows units or extension rings, an
the f lashtubehousing is at least48cm (19") increase in exposure ("Exposure Factor")
from the subject. becomes necessary.Solution. Sunpak Auto
lf possible,detach flash bracket and mount Zoom 5000 and its unique Power Ratio
your flash on a tripod for utmost stability. c o n t r o l !
Should th is not be possible,you may loosen Al Place your f lash so that the ref lector surface
the retaining screws of the bracket clamp is approx imately 43cm,/19" f rom the sub-
(see p. 8 ),. and reposition the f lash handle 1ect.
so that it is lower and aims the f lashdirectly
at your subject.Alternatively,the f lash may Bl On your Sunpak Manual Power Ratio Dial,
set the ASA speed for film in use. Then, b e ' b o u n c e d ' o f f a s i m p l e w h i t e c a r d o r
equivalent (seep. 13) turn the Power Ratio Dial to align the
d istance (0.48m) with the smallestpossible
C) Take The Picture! So long as the flash unit aperture of the lens. Example: t/16. Set
is 48cm (19") or more from the subject,and your lensto this opening.
the sensor is aimed towards the subject,
your photograph will be correctly exposed
- automatically.
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c) Your f lash is now set for the correct Power D) Multiply the "exposure factor" by the Placement of the flash at 48cm (19") or
Ratio setting for normal photography. Ex- Power Ratio originally obtained tor un- more from the subject is strongly recom-
ample: With ASA 100 f ilm, correct Power compensated exposures at 48cm (1 .6' ). mended. At this distance,a wide light path
Ratio position at 48cm (1.6') is 1/32nd. E x a m p l e : S h o o t i n g a t 1 : 1 ( ' l X - l i f e s i z e ) , is obtained: Equally important, light output
the indicated exposure factor with your of the f lash is uniform. Using your f lash at This setting is the correct one for all bellows unit is " 4" . You have already closer distancesmay result in over-exposure exposures not requiring additional com- determineda Power Ratio settingof 1l32nd as well as possiblemisdirectionof the light. pensation for bellows extension or magnifi- for uncompensated exposures. 4 x 1132 = cation. However, photography at a distance 4132 = 1/B; the correct Power Ratio is in closer than about eight times the focal this case 1/8. Set this Power Ratio ... and length of a lens requiresadditionalexposure shoot-no further adjustment of any sort to compensate for the increasedlens-to-film is required!
distance.This exposure factor is normally
tt This procedure is applicable not only to shown on scales attached to the bellows
units, or in the instructional material suo- photography of three-dimensional objects
plied with extension tubes and bellows. but in slide duplicating as well. In use, the
Normally, this factor is applied by opening flash is placed 48cm (19") from the outer
the lens to a wider aperture - which is surface of the duplicator. A film test is
basically undesirable in close-up photo- suggested to determine the absorption
graphy. To apply it, and continue shooting factor of the diffusion shield normally used
at the same lens opening regardlessof the with slide copiers;this factor is then applied
"exposurefactor", simply... to the ASA film speed and operation from
that point carried out as describedabove. lf
the original slide is under-exposed,adjust
the Power Ratio control to provide more
light - f or example, 1/4th power insteadof
1/Bth. lf the slide is over-exposed,reduce
brightness by adjusting the Power Ratio
contro I to provide less light (example.
1/169h power insteadof 'll8th).
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xv) usrNc FTITERSFORSPECIALEFFECTSxvt) NICADCLUSTER
The F lashtubeHousing of your Sunpak Auto No f ilters are required for light dispersion Af ter you have taken f lash pictu res, the
Zoom 5000 acceptsfilter holder (optional) to when using your f lashwith wide-anglelenses recycling time (interval between flashes until
slide-in filters for special-effectsapplications. up to 35mm (on 35mm cameras)or 75mm the Ready Light glows) will become pro-
While not necessaryin normal picturetaking, (on zyo" x 2yo" cameras).With ultra-wide gressivelylonger. When this time exceeds 15
such filters offer a wide range of creative angle lenses of shorter focal length, some seconds, the Nicad Battery Cluster should be
possibilitiesfor altering color balance for a edge darkening may be apparent. Should recharged.
desiredeffect. Your dealercan supply you with this occur, use your Auto Zoom 5000 'bounce' economicalacetateor gelatinef ilters in squares, exclusively i n mode with such
which are simply trimmed to fit. For a com- lensesto insureeven illumination
plete filter "system", you may obtain a light When using you r f lash on 'Automatic', no
balancing f ilter or a color compensatingf ilter compensation is required for exposure as
f rom Kodak's Wratten f ilters, containing the Remote Sensor is measuring the light
23 3" x 3" f ilters in the most popular shadesof actually emitted by the flash..However,
cyan, magenta, and yellow; these economical when using filters with appreciable light
filters will give you a wide range of special- absorption or dispersion,rememberthat the 'warm' effects capabilitiesand allow you to or usable maximum distance is reduced oro- ' c o o l ' t h e c o l o r o f t h e f l a s ha t w i l l . portionately.
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BATTERYCHARGING xvil) CAREoF YOURETECTRONTCFLASH
1) Remove Battery Cluster f rom unit. carbon, or rechargeablebatteries other than 4) Make Sure Flash ls Securely Attached to
nickel-cadmium) should be used in emer- bracket and that bracket is securely attach- 2) Insert the Battery Cluster into compartment genciesexclusively,due to the much longer ed to your camera! of SUNPAK Ouick ChargerType OBC-1. recycling times and smaller number of 5) Store Flash Carefully. When you're done 3l Plug Charger, Cord into 100-'12OVl2OO- flashesobtained. using your flash, detach the mounting 24OV AC outlet, 'lnspect' 2l Inspect Batteries Frequently. bracket by pressing in the release button
Your Nicad Cluster will recharge fully in means for reasonablerecycling time (the (turn Locking Ring counter-clockwiseif
approximately three hours. (Time will be length of time it takes the indicator light to release button will not operate). Remove
shorter if the Battery Cluster is not completely come on between flashes); if it's more than f lash bracket f rom camera, and carefully 'drained'.) However, in most stancessuff icient 15 or 20 seconds,or if , in 'Auto' mode, the store flash unit, bracket, and cord... to-
energy will be accumulatedwithin 15 minutes Auto Signal Lamp goes off for one second gether, so they'll be ready next time you're
to oermit 10 or more f lashes in automatic or more, your batteries should be recharged taking pictures!
operation at short distances. (As line voltage (if Nickel-Cadmium)or replaced (if 510v). As with any precision instrument, protect
can vary appreciably in some areas or during It's also wise to check individual batteries your flash from moisture, extended ex- 'brown-outs', charging for an additional 30 for appearance:sometimes, even the best of posure to extremely hot (e.9. trunk of car)
minutes-1 hour may prove advisable.) batteries discharge or leak some chemical or cold temperatures, or hard bumps or
x No harm will result to your Charger or material through the jacket ... and leave a jolts. You'll be rewarded with thousands of
batteries if the Charger is left on for period whitish-powder on the battery, which passes excellent exoosures...
of up to 72 hours. However, the Charger onto your Sunpak's electricalcontacts. (lf 6) Service. In the unlikely event that your
should not be left on for more than 3 days. this has happened,replacethe batteriesafter Sunpak electronic flash requires service, cleaning the Sunpak's internal battery con-
x lf using individual 'C' nickel-cadmiumbat- tacts with a penknife.) Finally, it's a good return it to your dealer or the sole Dis-
teries (optional), pleaserefer to instructions idea to remove the batteries or Battery tributor in your country. Do not, under any
supplied with these batteries or their Cluster once in a while and wioe with a conditions, attempt to dissemble and/or
charger. handkerchief - the cleaner the battery adjust the Flash Unit, Battery Cluster, or electrical accessories yourself: electronic
* Do NOT attempt to recharge any battery surfaces, the easier it is for the energy to flash operateson high voltage, and should
other than the Sunoak Nicad Cluster inside pass through your flashgun's electrical sys- not be taken apart. However, keep in mind
your recharger unit. tem. that flash failure is more likely to result
from weak batteriesthan any other single
1l Use Correct Batteries. This f lash unit is 3l Remove Batteries For Storage. lf for some cause: if it doesn't f ire, check batteries and
designed for optimum performance when reason you do not intend to use your f lash contacts (including shutter cord) carefully.
used with the Sunpak Nicad Cluster, 510v f or a period of several weeks or more,
'C' Powerpak, and size nickel-cadmium bat- ' remove the batteries and store them
teries. Other battery types (alkaline, zinc- separately (inside a plastic bag is a good
way)'
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xvilr) MAfoR AccESsoRrEsFoRTHESUNPAKAUTOZOOMsmO
Your Sunpak Auto Zoom 5000 Thyristor flash 1) Sunpak Professional51 0v Powerpak (Cat. 2l Extra Su npak N icad Battery Cluster (Cat.
accepts a comprehensivesystem of flash acces- No. 651 -723l. . This is a compact auxiliary No. 651 - 725 ). SpecialOuick ChargeN icad
sories Here are the most important ones: power source wh ich accepts a 51 0v dry Module rechargesseparatelyf rom f lash, so if
battery (Eveready #497 or equ ivalent). The you have two N icad Battery C lusters, you
51 0v battery will give a minimum of 70 can use one as the power source of
flashes(full power, manual) and as many as Auto Zoom 5000 u n it, wh i le charging the
5,000 in automatic or fractional-power other in the Charger.
operation. Many professionalsprefer this 3l Sunpak 6 x 6 Mounting Bracket (Cat. No. power source as it yields the fastest recycl- 651 -752l. . This is an oversizesquarecamera ing times, and greatest number of uninter- support that's excellent for use with 2y4" x rupted f lashes, of all battery types. The 2yo" (6 x 6 cm) single and twin-lens reflex 51 0v Powerpak is supplied in a convenient cameras. lt attaches to the quick-release leather case with strap, and may be worn clamp supplied with your f lash. G ives extra over the shoulderor belt-mounted.
stability convenience with 6cm (zyo" l
Th is Powerpak incorporates an automatic cameras.
voltage regulator, wh ich signals if battery
power is above the level f or consistent
operation. Neon lamp on top of Powerpak 'off goes if battery power drops below the
level. lt is suppliedwith a detachable1.5m
(5') coiled cord connectingto the AC Outlet
of the flash. For remote-control applica-
tions, a special3m (10') coiled Connecting
Cord (Cat. No. 651-7541 is also available
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xx) ABour rHE MANUFACTURER.....
For nearly two decades, the innovative technology and meticulous craftsmanship of Sunpak
electronic flash units have led to their selection by more than seven million photographers
throughout the world.
Each flash unit is manufactured in its entirety by Sunpak Corporation, and is designedto offer
significant benefits for superior flash pictures.ffi Many important patents in electronic flash technology are held by Sunpak, including that for the
unique Thyristor Variable Power Ratio system of this flash. Additionally, each Sunpak unit is
equipped with a special Gold-Toned flashtube, specially coated and pre-flashedto assureoptimum
color balancewith today's color film types without use of correctivef ilters.t
Priorto release,eachSunpak f lash model is subjectedto numerousexhaustiveand highly discriminate
tests included impact-resistancetests at forces up to 70x gravitational acceleration,and numerous
other testsboth to individualcomponentsand completedf lash units.
The resultant consistencyand uniformity of Sunpak electronicflash systemshas been yet another
significantreasonfor their acceptanceby photographersin more than fifty nations throughout the ,r:
world.
Welcome....to the Sunpak world of light!
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