Cobra 700AF User Manual

70OAF
INSTRUCTION BOOK
FOR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
WITH AF CAMERAS
WHAT'S WHAT ON THE COBRA 700AF
1 Zoom head focal length scale
2 Bounce angle scale
3 Swivel action
4 Battery compartment cover
5 Film speed selector/distance scale
6 Flash test button
7 Flash ready light
8 ON/OFF Switch
9 Auto check indicator
10 Hotshoe locking wheel
11 'Flash head
12 *Autofocus illuminator
13 Removable module
14 Module locking Switch
Notes* FOR EFFECTIVE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY DO NOT OBSTRUCT
PARTS 11 AND 12 WITH YOUR FINGERS. To reduce battery consump-
tion your Cobra 700AF will switch over to standby mode after five
minutes. Simply press the camera's shutter button or the test flash
button (6) to restore power. For longer periods of time switch the
flashgun off using the ON/OFF switch (8).
Warning : There are no user-serviceable parts in this flashgun. Ex-
tremely high voltages are generated inside the unit, so never attempt
to dismantle or tamper with it. Any attempts to open the flashgun will
invalidate the guarantee.
HOW TO USE COBRA 700AF
1. LOAD THE BATTERIES
Slide the battery cover (4) towards the
front of the flash and insert the batter-
ies according to the diagram inside the
compartment. Close the cover by slid-
ing it firmly back into place.
Ensure that the batteries are fitted prop-
erly, and remove them when storing
the gun for a long period of time. The
majority of flash faults are caused by
leaking or incorrectly fitted batteries.
This flashgun takes four 1.5V AA size
Alkaline batteries or Ni-Cad equivalent.
We strongly advise against the use of
zinc-carbon batteries due to their short
life and tendency to leak.
Make sure the batteries are fitted
correctly
2. MOUNT THE FLASH ON THE
CAMERA'S HOT-SHOE
First switch off the gun. Then ensure
that the flash shoe module (13) is locked
in place, as marked on the flashgun.
Next rotate the locking wheel (10) up-
wards and slide the flash shoe into the
camera's hot-shoe until it's fully home.
There should be no need to force it
into place. Rotate the locking wheel
(10) downwards to hold the flash on
the camera.
Note:With Dynax version slide catch
towards "LOCK"
Secure the flashgun on the
hotshoe with the locking wheel
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Cobra 700AF Specifications

Guide Numbers

guide number at 28 mm zoom head position	25 (ISO 100 in meters)
guide number at 35 mm zoom head position	30 (ISO 100 in meters)
guide number at 50 mm zoom head position	35 (ISO 100 in meters)
guide number at 85 mm zoom head position	42 (ISO 100 in meters)

Angles of Coverage

angles of coverage at 28 mm	53 x 70 degrees (VxH)
angles of coverage at 35 mm	45 x 60 degrees (VxH)
angles of coverage at 50 mm	34 x 46 degrees (VxH)
angles of coverage at 85 mm	23 x 31 degrees (VxH)

Flash Specifications

film speed settings	ISO 50 - 1000
flash duration	1/1000 to 1/30, 000 sec
recycling time	0.5 to 12 sec
number of flashes per new set of alkaline batteries	Over 80

Power Source

power source	4 x AA size alkaline batteries
power source alternative	Ni-CAD equivalent