DF200 User Manual - Jafa Photography
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1. batteries Alkaline NiCd or NiMH Recommended Approximate flashes battery set 80 1000 150 2000 0 5 8 seconds 0 5 7 seconds 5 600k 240 grams 70 0 L x 175 0 H x 45 W All digital cameras with built in flash2. capacitor as it charges After a few seconds the orange Ready Indicator 9 will light up indicating that the flash is ready for use Auto Standby System To conserve battery power the flash unit will automatically switch to standby mode if the flash is not used for approximately 3 minutes Important Note Even though the flash unit is automatically switched to standby mode it will still use some battery power for flash detection Therefore if the flash will not be used for a long period it is recommended that you set the Flash On Off Switch 10 to the Off position Low Battery Power Indication The amount of time that it takes for the orange Ready Indicator LED to come on is your indication of battery condition As the batteries are depleted the time will increase As the charge time approaches 30 seconds consider a new set of batteries 2 Attaching and Removing the Flash Turn the Flash On Off 10 to the Off position Slide the Mounting Base 7 onto the shoe on the flash bracket and turn the Locking Ring 6 until it is secure When you attach or remove the flash grasp the bottom of the flash to prevent damage to the Mounting Base 7 or the bracket s shoe Mount your digital camera on the bracket on the grip pad using the 20 thumbscrew and tighten securely Refer to the following section Flash Photography with the DF200 Turn the Flash On Off Switch to the 1 position Distance Table Using t
3. fill for some cameras O For most digital cameras Red Eye Reduction mode will pre pulse the camera flash several times prior to the actual flash pulse 2 Once you have set the white balance and flash mode on your digital camera you may mount your camera onto the flash bracket Turn on your digital camera and take a few shots using the camera s built in flash If you can count the number of flash pulses emitted by your camera s built in flash each time it flashes Many digital cameras emit more than one pulse Look at the DF200 Flash On Off and Mode Switch 10 If your digital camera flash emits only one pulse slide the DF200 On Off and Mode Switch 10 to the 1 position Proceed to Step 6 If your digital camera flash emits two pulses slide the DF200 On Off and Mode Switch 10 to the 2 N position Proceed to Step 6 If you cannot determine the number of pulses emitted by your camera s built in flash proceed to Step 5 for further instructions to profile your flash If the number of flash pulses cannot be determined i Slide the Flash On Off and Mode Switch 10 to the DETECT position ii Take a flash shot with your digital camera Make sure the digital camera flash fires iii Shortly after the camera flash has fired the green detect LED indicator 15 should illuminate for approximately two seconds indicating that the DF200 has learned the flash profile of this d
4. ENGLISH Parts Description Zoom Indicator Zoom Head Fresnel Lens Sensor Decorative Front Panel Locking Ring Mounting Base Battery Cover Ready indicator orange LED Flash On Off and Mode Switch Hold Button Tilting Angle Scale Swivel Angle Scale Distance Table Detection Indicator green LED Power Ratio Switch Power On indicator red LED Bracket not shown in diagram CAUTION Read this section before use The DF200 flash unit is designed to be used with any digital camera with a built in flash The DF200 can be used as a supplemental slave flash The DF200 flash unit contains high voltage circuitry To avoid electrical shock or burn do not attempt to dismantle any part of the flash If the external shell of the flash unit is broken or cracked do not touch the internal mechanisms or circuitry even when the batteries are removed When replacing the batteries replace all of the battery cells With weaker cells the flash unit will take longer to recharge for the next shot The DF200 flash unit is neither weatherproof nor waterproof When using the DF200 in the rain or near water avoid any contact with water The warranty does not cover water damage It is often impractical to repair electrical components damaged by water Batteries The DF200 flash unit uses four AA batteries You may use alkaline NiCD or NiMH rechargeable batteries Manganese batteries are not recommended
5. ash off of the ceiling or a wall The flash head is adjustable from 0 to 90 vertically There are detents click stops at several positions including 30 45 60 75 and 90 positions The flash head may be rotated 330 horizontally for additional flexibility The effectiveness of a bounce flash is dependent upon distance and the condition of the reflecting surface The angle of the flash must be set properly to achieve the best possible lighting effect Normally when a flash is bounced against a surface it loses 2 3 apertures of light f stops even if the surface is white Exposure in bounce lighting is a factor based upon distance first from the flash to the reflected surface then to the subject and finally back to the camera The exposure will vary with camera aperture setting the distances involved and quality of the reflective surface Experiment to derive the best results 5 The use of a white surface is highly recommended for bounce lighting effects resultant in the best overall reflective light level If a colored surface is used for bounce lighting it will reflect its color upon the subject Precautions During Use a The DF200 is a precision instrument Be very careful not to bump or drop it Avoid exposure to extremely high or low temperatures or excessive humidity Store your flash away from heat or direct sunlight Never store in a car Always use fresh batteries and replace all 4 ba
6. because of shorter life and longer flash recharging time Replace the batteries if the Orange Ready LED Indicator MH takes more than 30 seconds to illuminate after each flash g shot Battery Precautions 1 To ensure proper electrical contact clean the battery terminals before installing the batteries To prevent battery explosion leakage or overheating use four new AA batteries of the same type and brand Do not mix and match different types or new used batteries Do not attempt to recharge batteries other than NiCD or NiMH rechargeable batteries If the flash will not be used for an extended period of time remove all batteries from the flash to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Battery performance decreases at low temperatures Keep batteries warm near room temperature before using them especially incold weather Take spare batteries when going on a long trip or when photographing outdoors in cold weather Battery Installation 1 Turn the Flash On Off Switch 10 to the Off position then open the Battery Cover 8 by sliding it forward Insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment Be sure the polarity of the batteries are aligned according to the diagram inside the battery chamber Close the Battery Cover 8 Slide the Flash On Off Switch 10 to the 1 position The red Power On Indicator 17 will light come on You may hear the high pitch whine of the
7. he Zoom Head The distance table 14 on the back of the flash suggests the maximum effective flash range for the five 5 zoom positions W2 W1 MID T1 and T2 The zoom positions correlate to the 35mm equivalence focal length of your digital camera lens Digital cameras vary greatly Use these numbers as a guide In general use W1 W2 for wide angle MID for normal no zoom and T1 T2 for telephoto Select the zoom setting appropriate for your lens positioning For example Guide Number in meters Zoom range of camera 35mm equivalence Suggested Zoom Position on flash unit in mm W2 23 25 28 34mm 35 49mm w1 28 50 84mm MID 30 85 104mm Ti 31 105mm and above T2 This table is based on Full power setting Power setting 1 W2 28mm W1 35mm MID 50mm T1 85mm T2 105mm Flash Photography with the DF200 In order to ensure that the images taken with your digital camera are sufficiently illuminated follow these instructions Step 1 Before mounting your digital camera onto the bracket set the White Balance and Flash mode i If your digital camera allows for the adjustment of white balance set the camera to sunlight or outdoors Refer to your digital camera user manual ii Set the flash mode of your digital camera to On or Red Eye to ensure that the flash is emitted for every shot On is also known as
8. igital camera If the green detect indicator LED does not light up switch off the DF200 and repeat the prior two step procedure iv After the DF200 has successfully detected your digital camera s flash slide the DF200 switch 10 from DETECT to 2 N One detent position to the left The DF200 has now profiled your digital camera flash and is now synchronized with it Try a few sample shots Important note If the DF200 flash is switched off it will forget the profile for your camera Turn on the DF200 and repeat the profiling procedure step V To use your DF200 with a different digital camera turn the DF200 off and repeat the profiling procedure if necessary Next adjust the zoom position of the DF200 flash head to match the field of view of your digital camera Refer to the Distance Table 14 as a guide If your digital camera does not have an optical zoom lens try the MID position Next set the DF 200 power level Depending on the lighting conditions and distance to your subject the power of the DF200 can be set to four different power ratios 1 full 1 4 1 8 or 1 16 power Based upon the zoom setting and distance to your subject use the distance table to select a suitable power level Take a few shots to perfect your settings 8 Now you are ready for digital flash photography 4 Hold Manual Standby Feature The DF200 is a slave flash triggered by your cameras built in flash I
9. n a situation where other cameras are present it is possible that your DF200 flash may be triggered by another cameras flash You may prevent this by using the DF200 s hold feature Press the hold button 11 to suspend the operation of the DF200 temporarily When the hold button 11 is depressed the green detect indicator LED 15 will illuminate indicating that your DF200 is now temporarily inactive While on hold the green LED will remain a steady green The DF200 will not respond to any flash trigger either intentional or not To resume operation depress the hold button 11 again and the green detection indicator 15 will cease to illuminate The DF200 is now ready to resume normal operation Power Output Power Ratio Switch The flash output can be adjusted manually to prevent under or over exposure The power of the DF200 flash can be set adjusting the Power Ratio switch to four intensities 1 Full power 1 4 1 8 or 1 16 power Use this table as a guide ft meter ZOOM W2 wi MID T1 T2 1 75 23 83 25 92 28 98 30 102 31 Power 1 4 37 11 41 13 46 14 49 15 51 16 Setting 1 8 26 8 30 9 33 10 35 11 36 11 1 16 185 20 6 23 7 24 1 25 8 Bounce Flash When you take a flash photograph sometimes a strong shadow will appear behind the subject as a result of a direct flash To minimize or eliminate this shado w tilt the flash head upward to reflect the fl
10. tteries during replacement Do not use a thinner benzene or other cleaning agents to remove dirt or fingerprints from the unit Clean with a soft moistened cloth When the flash unit is brought from a cold exterior into a warm interior condensation may occur on the inside of the flash unit In such case do not use the flash unit until it has reached room temperature For extended storage choose a cool dry place preferably with good ventilation Never store the flash in a drawer or cupboard containing naphthalene or camphor moth balls as these will have negative effects on the flash Note We are continually upgrading the DF200 flash to meet market demands As such specifications may change and the product may vary slightly from the description provided in this manual Check the Vivitar website for updates and information at www vivitar com Specifications Guide number Power Settings Zoom Range Bounce Angle Swivel Angle Ready Light Detect Light Ready Light Auto Power Standby Duration of Flash Power Source Number of Flashes Alkaline NiCd or NiMH Recycling Time Alkaline NiCdorNiMH Color Temperature Weight w o batteries Dimension mm Compatibility 28 ISO 100 Four Power Ratios Full 1 4 1 8 1 16 Five detent positions W2 W1 MID T1 T2 0 90 multiple detents 330 multiple detents Orange LED Green LED Red LED Three minutes Max 1 1000 second 4 AA
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