Nikon PZ40X User's Manual
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1. SUNPAK zoom FOX NE tit FA i BA INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE USUARIO G2 CD JI Italiano Ep IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read and follow these essential safetv procedures to prevent accidents injurv to vourself and others as well as propertv damage Read all these instructions carefullv to insure the safe use of vour Sunpak flash unit NWARNING Failure to observe the instructions marked by this symbol while handling the product may result in loss of life or serious bodily injury Make sure to observe the instructions NcAUTION Failure to observe the instructions marked by this symbol while handling the product may result in serious bodily injury or damage to property Make sure to observe the instructions A WARNING Do not attempt to open repair or modifv this unit It contains a high voltage circuit which mav cause a fire electric shock or serious injurv Do not use accessories other than those specified by TOCAD ENERGY CO LTD Doing so may cause a fire electric shock or other injury Do not touch any exposed internal component of the unit if the unit is dropped or damaged or if foreign matter enters the unit Do not operate the unit near the eyes especially those of infants Flashing the unit near someone s eyes may cause visual impairment Make sure to allow a minimum distance of about 3 feet 1 meter or more from the subject especially when taking pictures of infants Make sure to2. a number of vertical positions in all exposure modes even in TTL For more pleasing and creative lighting effects such as softening shadows on a subject the Bounce Flash Head of the PZ40X is adjustable vertically up to 90 degrees 1 Do not attempt to force the Head beyond the settings available or damage to the flash unit will occur L d x N pr N GN G i x S U 4 gt 1 A NA N 4 N IN N A N li 1 1 4 f ti 1 1 1 i 4 4 4 CO U EH I 2 Press the shutter release button of the camera partway in to check whether the correct aperture and shutter speed are selected Important Note that the effectiveness of the bounce flash feature is dependent upon the distance to and the condition of the reflecting surface used The angle of the flash must also be set properly to achieve the best possible lighting effects Aim the _ flash head at a point on the bounce surface halfway between the flash and the subject Normally when the flash is bounced off a surface it will usually lose 25 power or more even when the surface is white Therefore when a bounce flash photo is taken in TTL mode it is recommended that you select a larger aperture than for a direct flash photograph Bounce your flash off a white surface whenever possible to achieve the best overall illumination level Please note that in color photography when a colored surface is
3. install the batteries with correctly When replacing batteries replace all the old batteries with a set of new batteries of same type and from the same manufacturer Using batteries of the wrong type or old batteries may result in leakage heat buildup rupture shortened service life or loose connections Keep the unit away from beverages and other liquids cosmetics or chemicals Spills or splashes of liquid entering the unit may cause a fire electric shock or injury Do not operate the unit in extremely humid environments such as a bathroom or near a humidifier This may result in a fire electric shock or injury Do not operate the unit if there is any chance that a flammable or volatile gas is present Z caution Do not expose the unit to splashes sprays or water droplets Do not expose batteries to a very hot environment Do not attempt to charge disposable batteries Do not place the unit in direct sunlight or where it can be exposed to high humidity This can result in excessive humidity inside the unit which can cause damage to or failure of the unit Do not store the unit in a dusty place otherwise subsequent use of the unit may result in a fire or electric shock Do not place the unit in an unstable position otherwise the unit may fall or drop accidentally causing damage to the unit or personal injury Other Precautions Do not clean the unit with benzene or other solvents This can result in discoloration or deformatio
4. used for bounce lighting it will reflect its color on the subject When the PZ40X is set to any bounce lighting position the distance range is not displayed Continuous Use A B C D Do not use the flash continuously for more than the number of times stipulated in the table below in order to prevent damage to the unit Once the maximum number of flashes has been reached allow the flash to rest for at least 10 minutes before using it again Mode Maximum Use 3DMULT TTL M 1 1 1 2 15 M 1 4 1 16 20 Technical Specifications of PZ40X Guide Number ISO 100 m ft Zoom setting amm zamm Smm Somm Som 0 9in 1 tin 1 4in 2 0in 8 1in 1 1 24 78 26 85 28 92 34 111 40 131 1 2 17 56 18 59 20 66 24 78 28 92 Manual flash 1 4 12 40 13 43 14 46 17 56 20 66 1 8 8 26 9 30 10 33 12 40 14 46 1 16 6 20 6 20 7 23 8 26 10 33 Working Range m ft Zoom position 24mm 0 9in 28mm 1 1in 35mm 1 4in 50mm 2 0in 80mm 3 1in F 2 12 40 14 46 17 5 57 25 82 40 130 F 4 6 20 7123 8 8 29 12 5 41 20 66 F 8 3 10 3 5 11 4 4 14 6 3 21 10 33 F 16 1 5 5 1 8 6 2 2 7 3 1 10 5 16 Numbers of flashes and Recycling time Number of flashes Recvcling time AA alkaline batteries Approx 100 Approx 10 sec AA Ni MH Batteries Approx 140 Approx 8 sec 10 Numbers of flashes Measured with new batteries that are within 3 months f
5. Flash M Full M 1 16 Aperture Camera S auto set M A manual set the LCD panel Range refer to the part of the 14 page LCD panel Finder Indication 4 is displayed Range Zoom Guide number p 19 X fim spsed F Sto a E V ISO 100 P Auto OK When the subject is within the Auto Effective Range and there is enough light the Auto OK symbol in the LCD display will blink for about 2 seconds after the flash has been fired If the symbol goes out then there was not enough light for an exposure In that case either move closer to the object or select a larger aperture Even if the subject is within the Auto Effective Range the Auto OK symbol may not blink due to the color of an object dark color with low reflectivity If the flash is fired immediately after the Ready Light comes ON the effective range may be reduced Please wait 5 to 10 seconds after the Ready Light is ON to achieve maximum power Test Flash If the Test Button is pressed after the Ready Light is on it fires the flash The Auto OK cannot be used for TTL test flash Autofocus Infrared Assist Light When used in the dark or in low light conditions the PZ40X emits an infrared auxiliary light when the camera s shutter release button is lightly pressed The camera s Autofocus system uses this light to achieve better autofocus performance Adjustable Bounce Flash Head The SUNPAK PZ40X includes a flash head that allows you to position the light in
6. TATA TITTI 14 Mounting the PZ40X to the Camera prrrnnazzannnnnnnnnzanznn eee ee se eee eee eee eoee 14 Automatic Shutdown Mode Select Button Power Zoom Head Using the PZ40X with Digital Cameras siii ei 16 Multi area BL Mode siii 16 TTL mode OPPOSTE CA PICCO ATTS TI CITI III NI 17 Manual Mode Te PIPPE SPORCO TOCE FILTRI TTI TITO ECO SPIRITI IPO ETT TTT Tere 17 Adjustable Bounce Flash Head siii 18 Continuous Use iii 19 Technical Specification of PZ40X eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee ee eres 19 Features and Function of the Sunpak PZ40X Multi step Auto Power Zoom function automatically provides optical flash coverage matched to the focal length of the lens in use 24 80mm Super compact size This unit is 40 smaller and 2 1 2 oz 70g lighter than previous flash units with the same features and power output making it far easier to handle on camera while taking up little space in your camera bag With A group cameras you can use the PZ40X in the 3D Multi Flash mode with D type lens only and Multi Flash mode both modes employ a pre flash for accurate measurement of distance to subject With A B and C group cameras the TTL Auto Mode calculates and outputs the optimal flash level automatically With D group cameras you can use the D TTL mode for the most precise flash exposure management A large easy to read LCD panel displays all the information needed to monitor and control all flash setti
7. at you get the best exposure If it takes longer than a few seconds for the Ready Light to illuminate or the Ready Light doesn t light at all please replace the batteries or charge rechargeable batteries We recommend that you use Ni MH batteries for faster recycling and more flashes per charge Multi area BL Mode A Vou can use the Multi area BL Mode when you use an A group camera When using the PZAOX an A group camera switches to MULT Mode when an input button is pushed and 3DMULT is displayed as shown in the figure at right The last setup will be displaved if a switch is turned on Only the TTL Mode is displaved when using group B and C group cameras In response to a signal from the camera the flash unit calculates the correct flash exposure based on the film speed sets the aperture instantiv and displays the effective TTL flash range on the PZ40X LCD panel The flash unit determines the optimum amount of light required for a proper exposure with films from ISO6 to 6400 The available range will be displayed when you partly depress the camera s shutter release or when the Ready Light is on The flash range is from 1 5 ft to 100 ft 0 5 to 32m and is indicated by means of a bar graph An asterisk indicates distances greater than 100 ft 30m Multi area BL is the advanced TTL function that enables the flash to balance the light between subject and background to provide the best overall exposure TTL Mode S
8. e gt a ae cm 30 Mz uu amp JR u Taye FTVNN l t i PRET A 12 1 4 1 8 1 16 ia A Manual Mode eh CS tu FI A AR n rc M cou al ubi Nedo With A group cameras repeated pressing ALE mm pii mm of the mode button will cycle the flash display 7 1 N from 3DMULT Mode to TTL and through the manual power ratio settings returning to the 3DMULT Mode Other cameras will return to the TTL Mode Power Zoom Head The PZ40X is equipped with a motorized zoom 2428355080 mmmmmmmmmm A ZAAL head It is controlled bv the camera and is set automaticallv to provide optimal flash coverage for the focal length of the lens in use It can even select intermediate settings within the 24 80mm focal length range Or it can be manuallv set select to 24 28 35 50 and 80mm bv using the Manual Zoom Mode Auto Power Zoom works only with lenses of 24mm or greater focal length When using A B and D group cameras with NIKKOR lenses the Auto Power Zoom function can be used With other lenses use the manual M Zoom Mode Using the PZ40X with Digital Cameras D With digital cameras such as the Nikon D 100 both TTL Autoflash Mode and Manual Mode are available Please refer to Page 6 When taking a picture the Ready light blinks at first and then lights steadily While you can take a picture as soon as the ready light blinks we recommend that you wait for the Ready Light to remain on before shooting to insure th
9. etting 3D Multi BL Mode Group A camera The most advanced BL mode to have the optimal flash The pre flash result and distance information from the D lens controls the amount of flash volume This function is available only when a group A camera is equipped with D type lens Multi BL Mode Group A camera This also performs a pre flash and controls the amount of flash by TTL measurement This function is available when using an AF lens other than D type lens TTL Mode All of NIKON AF cameras This gives the optimal aperture to an object all the time The brightness of the background is not so that the object sometimes becomes too bright TTL Mode AIBICID Mount the PZ4OX on the camera and push the mode selector button until the LCD panel displavs PR TTL The LCD panel shows the previous mode when you first turn the power switch on The PZ40X now calculates exposure based on the camera s selected aperture and film speed and displays the effective TTL distance range The display of the effective distance range does not appear until you partly depress the camera s shutter release or the Ready Light comes on A bar graph shows the flash range display from 1 5 ft to 100 ft 0 5m to 32m An asterisk will appear if this distance is exceeded TTL Mode with NIKON AF cameras Aperture Setting and Shutter Speed Table 2 EEED Manual Mode AIBICID There are five power output settings available w
10. h sync speed check your camera manual Automatic shut down A B C D In order to save battery life the PZ40X automatically switches to the Power Saving Standby Mode after about 5 minutes The LCD panel will go blank and the flash ready light will turn off To reactivate the flash simply slide the switch to the OFF position and then back to the ON position or lightly depress the camera s shutter release The flash ready indicator will go on again after a brief delay When using the A B or D group cameras lightly depress the camera s shutter release or simply slide the switch to the OFF position and then back to the ON position When using C group cameras push the ready button or simply slide the switch to the OFF position and then back to the ON position To get out of Auto Power Save mode slide the power switch to the OFF position Then slide the switch to ON while holding the Zoom Button Mode Select Button Note this chart shows how to select the functions and set the PZ40X using the Mode Select Button and the Zoom button Chart 1 Press the Mode Select Button i Press the Zoom button cay PR Thi i N A Sy 3D Multi Flashing Mode is mode can be used only when using an A group camera PA pe a 3D MULT Mode When using a D group camera D TTL Mode will be set 1 7 Di rm A 1 K A 7 Ay x A t a PR Nd SR TTL Mod
11. ith th from full power to 1 16 power First push the Mode 4 until M is displaved The flash will then be in the Ma the Chart 1 on page 15 for details on setup Here are some situations when manual mode is desirak 1 Davlight svnchronization Flash is used outdoors td the subject is photographed against a strong backlight 2 When certain focal length length lenses will be used 3 When a motor drive or an auto winder will be used 4 When a number of flashes are used together Note An arrow in the LCD displav indicates that the maximum flash range of 100 ft 30m has been exceeded Aperture Setting Shutter Speed Range Calculation for Manual Mode Table 3 NIKON AF series SLR cameras ieda P mod AM S mode M mode mode Mode Programi AE Aperture Shutter Miano Setting N Preference AE Preference AE Aperture automatically set Manual set Automatically set Manual set Setting by ambient light F STOP by ambient light F STOP Shutter Automatically set by Automatically set by gt Speed 1 ambient light ambient light Manual set Manual set 3 9 Finder ca Indication 4 is displayed e Flash mode groups refer to the mode of a flash 3DMULT TTL M 1 Shutter speed is set to the X svnc speed or a slower shutter speed Since X sync speeds vary with different camera models please refer to your camera s instruction manual NIKON AF series SLR cameras Camera A S M mode Mode
12. n of the unit Stains or dirt should be removed with a soft dry cloth SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION DO NOT EXPOSE TO SPLASHES OR DROPS OF WATER BATTERIES SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS INTENSE SUNLIGHT FIRE ETC DISPOSABLE BATTERIES SUCH AS CARBON ZINC AND ALKALINE CELLS SHOULD NEVER BE CHARGED Welcome to the worldwide family of Sunpak Owners Your Sunpak PZ40X is specially designed for NIKON AF SLRs as well as some Nikon type digital cameras The PZ40X can also work with cameras having a non dedicated single contact hot shoe Your new PZ40X has many unique features please take a few minutes to read this owner s manual carefully This owner s manual is written for four groups of NIKON cameras Group A B C amp D as follows Your NIKON Group F5 F100 N90 series F80 N80 F70D N70 Group A F4 series F 801S F 801 Pronea 6i Pronea 600i Group B F60D N60 F50D N50 Group C D 100 Group D With cameras other than those listed above please verify compatibility and function by contacting your dealer or logging onto www tocad com Table of contents Important Safeguards eee eee eee eee na 11 New features and functions eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee ee eee ees 12 Description of Parts reece eee eee eee eee eee TE TECO CECT TT CeCe eee TT TT TI TITTI TETI TT TTT TI 13 Installing the battery eee eee eee eee eee eee TE TTT ETICI CE TT TTT TIZI TI eee eee TT TITTI ATTI
13. ngs The panel can be illuminated for easy reading in dark conditions The data display remains on for 20 seconds after pressing the display button The PZ40X has a built in auto focus assist light which comes on automatically to aid auto focusing at low light levels The PZ40X provides five Manual flash output settings from full power to 1 16 The PZ40X has a power saving function that turns the unit off automatically if it hasn t been used for 5 minutes This energy saving feature reduces battery consumption The PZ40X flash head can be tilted upward incrementally to a full 90 degrees vertical for convenient bounce flash capability Note When using the PZ40X on your camera please hold your camera and not the flash If you hold onto the PZ40X only your camera may slip off the flash foot and be damaged or the weight of the camera may damage the flash foot If you use PZ40X with cameras other than NIKON AF series SLRs you can only use it in Manual Mode Please refer to Page 17 Depending on the type of lens used the distance may not be indicated on the LCD Display Important Flash coverage limitations When using a lens with a focal length less of than 24mm the PZ40X will not cover the entire field of view and the edges and corners of the image will be dark Also the overall exposure may not be correct Please use this unit with lenses of 24mm or greater focal length Bounce angle displav to the
14. rom their date of production flashed every 30 seconds continuously and recycled to the point at which the Ready Light takes 30 seconds to come on after the last flash Recycling time The time to activate the Ready Light under the above conditions Power Zoom Automatic setting Signal from camera Manual setting Pressing the Zoom Button AF illuminator Range 1 5m 22 16in Lens F2 50mm Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions 93 H X63 W X90 L mm 3 6 x 2 4 x 3 5 in Weight 200g 7 0 oz Note The design and specifications of this product are subject to change without prior notice
15. rt charging with a slight humming sound and the Ready Light will come on when charging is completed 5 To turn the power off slide the switch to the OFF position The Ready Light will go off and the unit will not flash Before mounting the flash unit onto the camera please turn the flash unit off If it is turned on the flash unit may self fire or damage the flash unit may result We recommend that you use Sunpak rechargeable NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries when possible They provide shorter recycling times an increased number of flashes per set as well as energy saving benefits The flash is ready to fire as soon as the Ready Light is lit However full power will not be available for several seconds We suggest that you wait a few seconds after the Ready Light activates to achieve maximum output If it takes longer than 30 seconds for the Ready Light to come back on when the flash is fired in Full Power Mode replace the batteries with a fresh set Mounting the PZ40X to the camera AIBICID When mounting or detaching the PZ40X from the camera always make sure the ON OFF Switch is to the OFF position or damage may occur 1 Slip the unit onto the camera s hot shoe Turn the knurled lock ring to firmiv affix the flash unit 2 When the PZ40X is used with NIKON AF cameras the shutter speed is set automatically When used with other cameras please set the shutter speed to the appropriate flas
16. upwards Accessorv optional Mounting Guide Flashtube Housing Batterv Compartment Cover LCD Displav Mode Select Button Zoom Button Autofocus Infrared Flash Power Switch Readv Light Test Knurled Lock Ring Open Flash button Dedicated Hot Shoe Contact LCD Displav Power Ratio When the focal length of a lens is less than 24mm display In 3D ULT PR 1 1 1 2 1 4 18 1 16 this case the circumference becomes dark and the right exposure Flash Functi i FR FANEJONS un Di Ww Zoom Focal Length is not obtained Please use the focal length of 24mm or more n GD L DO AUTO OK TOES Mm 0 5 1 2 8 16 32m Flash Range Scale Baal cae eal zija 16 3 3 6 13 26 52 4105ft Auto OK Installing the batteries 1 Before installing the batteries please check that the power switch is in the OFF position To unlock the battery compartment push lightly on the center of the cover 2 To open the battery compartment slide the cover back toward the rear of the unit as shown 3 Insert two AA size batteries into the battery compartment according to the polarity indications The battery compartment is designed to prevent incorrect insertion The PZ40X will not operate if the batteries are installed incorrectiv 4 Press the battery cover in and forward until it snaps into place When the unit is switched on it will sta
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