Instruction manual

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MODELING FLASH (TWIN FLASH ONLY)
The modeling flash is used to check for shadows on the subject
before taking a photograph. The flash will fire for 2 seconds at a rate
of 40 flash es per second.
1. Press the TTL/M/Test button to
make the modeling-flash lamp
glow.
• With the modeling-flash lamp on,
confirm that either the TTL or M
mode is selected as desired.
2. Press the test button. The
modeling flash will fire.
• Do not release the shutter while the modeling flash is firing.
• The strength of the shadows will differ from the actual photograph.
• Shadows will be lighter when using the flash in bright areas or out-
doors.
• When the ring flash is used, the modeling-flash lamp will not glow.
TEST FLASH
One test flash may be used before taking a photograph. Use test-
flash mode when using a flash meter in manual-flash mode.
Check that the test-flash lamp
is on. Press the test button to fire
the test flash.
• If the test-flash lamp isn’t glowing,
press the TTL/M/Test button to make the
test-flash lamp glow.
• Each time the TTL/M/Test button is
pressed, the TTLand M lamp will change
- be sure to check that the appropriate
lamp is glowing. See page 36 (twin flash)
or page 37 (ring flash) for the display
sequence.
• With TTL flash metering, the test flash will fire at full power when the
test button is pressed.
• In manual flash mode, the test flash will fire at the selected power
level when the test button is pressed. When using a flash meter, use
the manual flash mode.
• If the modeling-flash lamp glows, the modeling flash will fire when the
test button is pressed. See page 45.