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2-889-493-21 (1)
Macro Twin Flash Kit
Operating Instructions
Manual de instruções
Manual de instrucciones
Bruksanvisning
HVL-MT24AM
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English Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when disposing of batteries, and follow local regulations for battery disposal. Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. Immediately remove the batteries an
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Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged- until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman. Let appliance cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance, but take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair work is required.
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For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
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Table of contents Features .......................................... 6 Additional Name of parts ................................ 7 Information Examples of macro twin flash photography ................................ 51 Preparations Inserting batteries ....................... 11 Aperture range graph ................. 54 Attachment and removal of the Compatibility with other macro flash controller ................ 13 products ....................................... 56 Attaching the macro t
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Before use For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera. This flash is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof. Do not place this flash in the following locations Regardless of whether this unit is in use or in storage, do not place it in any of the following locations. Doing so may lead to a malfunction. Placing this flash in locations subject to direct sunlight such as on dashboards or
=> near a heater may cause this unit to deform or malfunction. Locations
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Name of parts Macro Flash Controller Manual-flash-control dial Manual-flash-control dial (Twin flash A) (33) (Twin flash B) (33) Reel-attachment points (18) Twin-flash-cord socket (Twin flash A) (15) * Twin-flash-cord socket (Twin flash B) (15) * Mounting-foot-release Twin-flash-cord release button (13) button (16) Mounting foot Control panel (8) Battery-chamber door (11) * Do not touch directly. HVL-MT24AM_GB 2-889-493-01 (1)
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Control Panel Twin flash A lamp (24) TTL lamp (32) Twin flash B lamp (24) M (manual-flash-control) lamp (32) Auto lamp (31) Test-flash lamp (40) Flash-ON lamp (21) Modeling-flash Flash-OFF lamp (21) lamp (41) Flash-ready lamp (25) Custom lamp (50) TEST button (Test/ Flash ON/OFF button (21) modeling flash button) (40, 41) A-B button (Twin-flash A-B TTL/M/Test button (TTL/M/ selection button) (24) Test/Modeling flash mode Low-battery button) (32) lamp (12) HVL-MT24AM_GB 2-889-493-01 (1
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Macro Twin Flash Twin Flash Unit* Flashtube Holder (14) Shoe Release Attachment tabs Connecting cord Plug Arm* (17) Shoe Adaptor ring (14) ø49mm, ø55mm Base Diffuser* (44) Wide panel* (42) Cord reel* (18) * Two supplied HVL-MT24AM_GB 2-889-493-01 (1)
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Example of storage Adaptor ring ø49mm/ø55mm Holder Twin flash unit Wide panel Cord reel Arm Case Diffuser 10 HVL-MT24AM_GB 2-889-493-01 (1)
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Preparations Inserting batteries The HVL-MT24AM may be powered by : * Batteries are not supplied. Four AA-size alkaline batteries
=> Four AA-size lithium batteries
=> Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries
=> Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are charged in the specified charger unit. 1 Open the battery-chamber door as shown. 2 Insert the batteries in the battery chamber as in the diagram. 3 Close the battery-chamber door. Follow the re
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Checking Batteries The lamp on the control panel comes on or blinks when the batteries are low. lamp on Changing the batteries is recommended. The flash can still be used in this state if (Flash-ready lamp) on the rear of the unit is lit. Only lamp blinking Flash cannot be used. Insert new batteries. If nothing comes on when the flash ON/OFF button of the macro flash
=> controller is pressed, check the orientation of the batteries. 1 HVL-MT24AM_GB 2-889-493-01 (1)
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Preparations Attachment and removal of the macro flash controller Attaching the macro flash controller to the camera Push the mounting foot firmly onto the camera until it stops. The macro flash controller is locked in place automatically.
=> If the built-in flash in the camera is protruding, lower it before attaching the
=> macro flash controller. Removing the macro flash controller from the camera While pressing the mounting foot release button , remove the macro flash controller . 1 2
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Attaching the macro twin flash 1 Screw the appropriate adaptor ring clockwise onto the lens. 49mm and 55mm diameter adaptors are supplied. 2 While pressing the tabs on each side of the holder, place the holder over the adaptor, and then release both tabs. 1 HVL-MT24AM_GB 2-889-493-01 (1)
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Preparations 3 Remove the protective socket caps of the macro flash controller. For safe-keeping, place the caps in the case.
=> Replace caps after use.
=> 4 Place the twin flash unit into the shoe of one of the holders. Use of an arm is also possible (p. 17). 5 Insert the plug of the twin flash unit into the twin-flash- cord socket on the macro flash controller. Continuedonthenextpage 1 HVL-MT24AM_GB 2-889-493-01 (1)
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When removing the plug, press the twin flash-cord release button on the macro flash controller and pull the plug straight out of the socket. Do not remove the plug by pulling on the connecting cord. 6 Adjust positions of the flashtubes as desired. Each flashtube of the twin flash unit can be attached to any of the holder’s
=> four shoes. Each flashtube of the twin flash unit can be tilted.
=> The holder can be rotated. Press the release tabs when removing or rotating
=> the holder. 1 HVL-M
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Preparations Attaching the arm You can use an arm to position the flash unit away from the lens. 1 Attach the arm by sliding its base into one of the four shoes on the holder. 2 Attach the flashtube of the twin flash unit to the shoe of the arm. 3 Set the arm at either of two lengths. Continuedonthenextpage 1 HVL-MT24AM_GB 2-889-493-01 (1)
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4 When changing the angle to 60° position, hold both ends of the arm and move it so that it clicks twice into place. The angle of the arm can be adjusted to either of two positions, 60° or 90°
=> position. Although the arm can be moved past the 60° and 90° positions to prevent
=> breakage, only use in these two positions. Also, do not attach the two arms in combination. Doing so may damage the arms. 60° position 90° position Using the cord reel The cord reel can be attached to the side of th
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Preparations Example of taking up the connecting cord Secure the connecting cord slack by wrapping it around the reel and using the outer notches, as illustrated. Removing the cord reel Pull the bottom of the cord reel away from the macro flash controller to remove it. Continuedonthenextpage 1 HVL-MT24AM_GB 2-889-493-01 (1)
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By attaching the wide panel to the flashtube, the flash coverage angle can be
=> increased (p. 42). By using the diffuser attached to the flashtube, strong shadows can be softened.
=> Always use the diffuser with an arm (p. 44). Make sure the flashtube is pointing at the subject. Do not allow the cord to get
=> in front of the flashtube or lens. See page 51 for photographic examples.
=> If an arm is used when taking extreme close-ups with a 50mm F2.8 Macro lens,
=> the subject may not recei
