Soligor PZ-400 AF User's Manual
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1. is mounted to your camera switch the camera on then select the automatic pro gram mode and switch the flash on The power ratio selector must be set on Hi When the flash ready light glows you can press the shutter release button of your camera to start taking pictures The TTL Auto Flash mode automatically controls the flash light for correct exposure of your object The flash light is being reflected by the object and measured through the lens TTL at the film surface As soon as sufficient light for correct exposure has been measured the flash will fire controlled by thyristor circuitry the necessary amount of light Simultaneously the best aperture 7 and exposure time will be set at your camera The TTL Auto Flash mode offers a highly precise exposure and is easy to handle In addition this mode boasts of the following advantages No camera settings required Lens extensions e g with extension tubes are automatically recognized Filter factors are automatically taken into consideration Variable apertures of zoom lenses are automatically recognized Only the light required for correct exposure is measured TTL TTL Flash Control with Auto Exposure The auto exposure program of your camera can be combined with the TTL auto flash Set the auto exposure mode at your camera Now the desired aperture can be set manually Please keep in mind that the flash range will decrease with small apertures such as F11 or smaller Your2. Functions Available with Canon AF Cameras Auto Adjust AF Infrared Flash Ready Camera s x Flash Syn chronization The SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF can also be used with former Canon Autofocus Cameras if the camera provides the relevant function e Function availalbe x Function not available 1 The camera s integrated Autofocus illumination will be used Flash Functions Available with Nikon AF Cameras Camera s x Flash Syn chronization The SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF can also be used with former Nikon Autofocus Cameras if the camera provi des the relevant function Flash Functions Available with Minolta AF Cameras Camera s x Flash Syn chronization The SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF can also be used with former Minolta Autofocus Cameras if the camera pro vides the relevant function Function availalbe Function not available The camera s integrated Autofocus illumination will be used x lt nou ow Warranty SOLIGOR flash guns are under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser In case of defects in materials or workmanship we will replace or repair the camera free of charge The warranty will not be honored if the flash has been mishandled or tampered with or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer or an authorized SOLIGOR service agent A defective flash being returned under this warranty should be directed to the SOLIGOR service agent of your country and must be accompa
3. SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF Instruction Manual TTT 7 ZI NN SOLIGOR PZ 400RF POWER ZOOM FLASH Introduction Thank you for purchasing this SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF flash It is specifically developed to suit Autofocus SLR camera systems In order to enjoy this flash unit at a maximum and to take utmost advantage of its features we recommend to read these instructions carefully before using the flash Please also refer to the instruction manual of your camera with regard to flash photography Nomenclature So O N nn ww A STS Sel Zoom Flash Head Diffusor AF Infrared Illumination Bounce Angle Scale Film Speed Selector Battery Chamber Lid Locking Ring except for Minolta Shoe Exposure Chart 150 Display Display for Manual Zoom Function Power Ratio Selector Manual Zoom Button Flash Test Button Flash Ready Lamp Power ON Indicator Zoom Display Exposure Control Display OK 19 Flash Mode Selector 20 ON OFF Switch SOLIGOR PZ 400 AFC for Canon Autofocus Cameras SOLIGOR PZ 400 AFN for Nikon Autofocus Cameras SOLIGOR PZ 400 AFM for Minolta Autofocus Cameras SAAN De gt y y IT M SI Yun Caution Before the usage of the flash unit read and follow these security instructions Tostore the energy this flash unit boasts of an electrolytic capacitor which works with high volt age cirtuitry Do not try to repair th
4. aid in case of short shutter speeds Each camera model features a shortest synchroniza tion the so called x synchronization Please check with the instruction manual of your camera Do not use shutter speeds shorter than the camera s x sync for flash photography in order to avoid wrong exposure Using the SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF flash unit with TTL mode the x synchronization of your camera will be set automatically Fill in Flash at Daylight On sunny days there is enough brightness for perfect exposure However depending on the sun s position their might appear shadows in an unsuitable position of your object Backlit shots will cause under exposure for the main subject In order to avoid the afore mentioned problems and to improve your picture results with regard to colors contrasts and brilliance flash photography is recommended even on sunny days Slow Synchronization When the ambient illumination of your object is poor it can be difficult to balance brightness for both your subject and its background For these situations a longer shutter speed is recommended So the main subject will be illuminated by the flash whereas for the background which would become dark with a standard flash setting similar light conditions as for the subject can be achieved Slow synchronization is a versatile instrument for special effects e g portraits taken at night time at illuminated places such as fairgrounds or shopping malls Set your camera to a
5. camera will automatically choose the correct flash synchronization With the assistance of the TTL auto flash mode best results may be expected TTL Flash Control with Auto Aperture Set your camera to the auto aperture mode Now exposure time can be selected manually Please do not choose shorter exposure times than the camera s x syncronization most AF cameras will not allow shorter exposure times The TTL auto flash mode and the auto aperture mode will take care of correct exposure Manual Flash Set your camera to manual operation Now select synchronization and aperture at your camera manually Do not choose a synchronization shorter than the camera s x syncronization The flash range now depends on the selected aperture Please check the information at the exposure chart of the flash For this purpose adjust the film speed in use at the flash in a way that it will align with the focal length in use Now you can read the distance the flash will cover with the relevant aperture setting Power Ratio Selector The SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF features a power ratio selector Using the manual flash mode the following power ratios may be chosen 1 2 1 4 1 8 or 1 16 of the maximum power Reduced power selections are recommended for continuous shooting requiring short flash recycling times e g for sport photography Flash Synchronization Synchronization times mean shutter speeds which will allow flash photography Special attention must be p
6. e flash unit and do not open the flash housing Should the flash prove defective contact your local SOLIGOR service agent In case the flash housing is broken do not touch the interior parts of the flash This flash unit is a technical instrument of high precision which should be protected against shock falls and other improper handling The flash unit is not water resistant Rain and humidity may cause damages which cannot be repaired Donot expose the flash unit to extreme temperatures as they may occur in cars or in direct sun shine Avoid extreme temperature changes Never use aggressive cleansing agents such as benzine to clean the flash Power Source The flash unit uses four 1 5V AA alkaline batteries Mignon type As an alternative power source it can be operated with lithium batteries or rechargeable NiCad bat teries of the same performance Zinc carbon batteries may not be used Battery Precautions Make sure that there is no dust in the battery chamber and on the contacts before loading the batteries Always use 4 fresh batteries of the same type and brand Remove the batteries if you plan not to use the flash for a longer period of time The batteries performance is at its best at around 20 C 70 F In order to achieve its full perfor mance also at lower temperatures protect the flash unit against cold e g by carrying it under your coat Never throw the batteries into fire due to danger of expl
7. kon Cameras Rotate the mounting ring downwards to fix the flash properly and to assure best contact Ifyou wish to remove the flash from your camera first turn the mounting ring upwards Minolta Cameras To remove the flash unit from your camera press the button at the flash shoe to unlock while remov ing from the camera AF Autofocus Infrared Illumination The SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF boasts of an autofocus infrared illumination Autofocus SLR cameras require a certain minimum contrast for correct focusing It may happen that under poor light conditions the contrast of the object is insufficient for autofocus In these cases the autofocus infrared illumination of the flash is activated by slightly pressing the shutter release button This illumination assists the autofocus of your camera to recognize structures and contrasts even in darkest rooms The autofocus illumination ranges from 1 to 8 m 3 3 to 26 3 ft If your camera system also boasts of an autofocus illumination the camera s illumination has first priority In order to ensure a proper function of the autofocus illumination make sure that your camera is switched to single frame mode Using Nikon autofocus cameras the autofocus program mode with priority on focus A or should be selected For the Nikon F5 model only the middle focusing frame must be activated Exposure Chart The exposure chart is located on the rear of the SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF flash unit It lists he distances
8. lash up to 330 in horizontal direction and up to 90 in vertical direction You can avoid firing flashes directly onto your objects by directing the flash head to a reflecting sur face For colored pictures best results may be expected with white walls and ceilings Indirect flash photography offers the following advantages Shadows of your object can be avoided Red eye reduction Equal soft and diffuse illumination can be achieved Light reflections from shining surfaces such as glasses can be reduced The bounce angle can be read from the chart at the rear side of the flash Please take into con sideration that for indirect flash photography the distance must be calculated as follows Distance of the flash to the reflecting surface plus distance of the reflecting surface to the object The TTL flash mode will control these distances automatically Red Eye Reduction Red Eye is caused by reflection of the flash light by the eye s retina This effect mostly happens when the flash light is directed almost parallel to the optical axis Itmostly occurs in low light when pupil of the eye opens wider The best way to eliminate red eye is indirect flash The design of the SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF additionally helps to avoid red eye as the flash head is located at a safe distance from the optical axis of the camera The larger the incident angle of the flash light the less the red eye will happen TTL Auto Flash Mode When the flash
9. nied by a brief description of difficulties encountered and by a proof of purchase showing the date of purchase All related transportation costs and insur ance will be at the owner s expense Alteration of this warranty cannot be made without our written approval SOLIGOR GmbH Photo Optic Video Electronic SOLIGOR GmbH Photo Optic Video Electronic P 0 Box 10 0111 D 70745 Leinfelden E Germany Schulze Delitzsch Str 7 D 70771 Leinfelden E Germany Tel 49 711 759040 Fax 49 711 75904 44
10. osion Due to danger of explosion make sure to recharge only NiCad batteries Protectyour environment making sure thatthe batteries will be given to proper waste disposal after use Loading the Batteries 1 Open the battery chamber lid by sliding it in direction of the arrow The flash must be switched off 2 Insert four AA batteries making sure to respect the correct plus minus order as shown inside the battery chamber 3 Close the battery chamber 4 Now switch the flash on ON OFF switch The power ON indicator will glow if the batteries are properly loaded Press the test flash button to fire a flash manually Auto Power Off The SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF flash unit boasts of an auto power off function which helps to save the batte ries energy It is activated if the flash is not used for app 2 min If you wish to use the flash again move the ON OFF switch to OFF and to ON positon again Alternatively it can be reactivated by slightly pressing the shutter release button of your camera The flash is now ready to fire again If you do not wish to use the flash for a longer time switch it off Mounting the Flash on Your Camera Before mounting the flash to your camera make sure that the ON OFF switch is in OFF position and that the mounting ring if fully turned to upper position The camera s built in flash must be off func tion and in inserted position Now slide the flash onto the hot shoe of your camera Canon amp Ni
11. the illumination of the flash will cover As coverage depends on both the film speed and the focal length in use the film speed selector must be set according to the film speed in use The ISO marking must be set in accordance with the focal length of your lens Now the chart shows the coverage for the apertures F4 to F16 resp program mode Exposure Control Display OK The SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF boasts of an exposure control display which will confirm correct illumina tion after a picture has been taken A green OK light will glow for app two seconds In case of no con firmation you might wish to take the picture again choosing a shorter distance Power Zoom Flash Head Using lenses with different focal lengths the angles of view will also differ Example a 28 mm wide angle lens will provide a larger angle of view than a 85 mm telephoto lens The SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF boasts ofa power zoom flash head which automatically adopts the angle of illumination of the flash to the angle of view of your lens within a focal length range of 28 to 85 mm Should your camera not provide the necessary function the zoom flash head can also be adjusted manually Press the zoom button repeatedly until the desired focal length is shown on the zoom display The manual zoom display will confirm your selection in manual zoom mode 6 Indirect Flash The SOLIGOR PZ 400 AF flash boasts of a bounce and swivel head which offers the possibility to change direction of the f
12. uto aperture mode so that you can select a long shutter speed Some camera models will allow the slow sync photography also in the auto programm or auto exposure mode Using a tripod out of the SOLIGOR product line will ensure that your pictures won t get out of focus 9 Specifications Guide No at ISO 100 BE a on m os os ET m Don a Du fe 0 7 5 7m Flash Range at ISO 100 Power Zoom automatic motorized adjustment of the zoom flash head with the following steps 28 35 50 and 85mm manual adjustment possible Bounce Angle 0 90 Swivel Angle 150 to the right and 180 to the left total 330 AF Infrared Illumination ranges abt 1 to 8m 3 3 to 26 3 ft Exposure Control Display green LED at the rear side of the flash Flash Ready Lamp red LED on the rear side of the flash Flash Duration 1 1 000s 1 20 000s Flash Recycling Time 0 5 to 8s with fresh alkaline batteries or 0 5 to 7s with freshly charged NiCad battery packs Number of Flashes 150 to 2 000 flashes with fresh alkaline batteries or 80 to 1 000 flashes with freshly charged NiCad battery packs Color Temperature app 5600 K like daylight films Flash Test Button at the rear side of the flash Power Source 4x1 5V AA alkaline batteries Mignon type or NiCad battery packs of similar performance Weight 280g without batteries Dimensions 185 x 76 x 60 mm Specifications are subject to change without notice Flash
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