HOW TO USE COBRA 700AF IN
DIFFERENT EXPOSURE MODES
NIKON AF CAMERAS
Nikon
F401,
F401S, F401X,
F501,
F601,
F801,
F801S, F4, F90
The 700AF can be used in four modes with the above cameras. "Point
and-shoot"
programmed mode, known as Program TTL (P) mode, Aper
ture priority TTL (A) mode, Shutter priority (S) mode and Manual
TTI
(M) mode where the user has control over both shutter speeds am
apertures.
PROGRAM TTL (P) MODE (Point and Shoot):
Set your camera to standard program (refer to camera's
instructioi
book) and switch flash on. Once charged the flash ready signal (7
lights and a flash ready symbol will appear in the camera's
viewfindei
The flash sync speed will be set automatically. The exact speed wi
depend on the camera model.
APERTURE PRIORITY TTL (A) MODE:
This mode is useful when
depth-of-field
is an important factor. Set
thi
camera to its A position (refer to camera's instruction book) and
selec
desired aperture.
SHUTTER PRIORITY TTL (S) MODE (Not F501):
This mode allows you to increase the background exposure for bette
background detail and also creates a more natural lighting
balanci
between the subject and the background. Set camera to its S
modi
(refer to camera's instruction book) and select any shutter speed be
tween the maximum sync and the B setting.
MANUAL TTL (M) MODE:
Set camera to manual M mode (refer to camera's instruction book).
An
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combination of shutter speed (up to the maximum sync) and
apertun
may be selected. The film speed selector/distance scale (5) on the rea
of the gun can be used as a guide to maximum flash distances
witl
most apertures.
METERING MODES-F601, F801, F801S, F4
Flash will operate in Matrix Fill
Flash,
Centre Weighted Fill Flash
Centre Weighted TTL Flash, Matrix TTL flash and Spot TTL flash (F60
& F801S only). No "Background and Foreground balance compensa
tion"
facility available on F4, F801 and
F801S.
The following relates to the F601 only :
AUTOMATIC BALANCED FILL FLASH
While pressing shift button press mode/balanced fill flash, balanced fill
flash symbol will appear on the camera LCD panel.
SLOW SYNC
Slow sync allows you to increase the background exposure for better
background detail and also creates a more natural lighting balance
between the subject and the background.
Operates only in P, Pm, and A modes (also in Shutter priority S mode,
see earlier section for details). Press shift button and slow button
together.
REAR CURTAIN SYNC
Press shift button and rear curtain sync button at the same time.
All models :
EXPOSURE CHECK
If the flash exposure is sufficient the auto check indicator (9) will light
up. If it fails to light and the camera viewfinder flash signal blinks as a
warning, check that you are within flash range. In aperture priority and
manual modes a larger aperture may be selected allowing more light to
strike the film.
CANON AF CAMERAS
EOS 650, 620,
600,1,
5,
10,
100,
1000,
1000F,
1000FN, 850, 750, 700,
RT
The 700AF may be used with the above cameras in "Point and Shoot"
program TTL (P) mode, Aperture priority TTL (AV) mode, Shutter prior-
ity TTL (TV) mode, and Manual TTL (M) mode. Note : the EOS 850,
750 and 700 models provide TTL Programmed flash only.
NOTE: The EOS 5 and EOS 10 cameras will not operate the flash gun's
AF illuminators (12). Due to the nature of the focusing
systems.,
these
cameras are designed to only utilise their own built in AF illuminators.
Batteries do not need to be inserted into the optional Pro-Grip AF
accessory if used in
conjunction
with these cameras.
Program TTL (P) MODE (Point and Shoot)
Select the
"
Green Square
"
mode on your camera (refer to camera's
instruction book). This puts the camera into
"Point-and
Shoot" mode,
and can be used for general flash photography indoors and day light fill
flash outdoors. Switch on flash: once charged the ready light (7) will
glow and a flash ready symbol will appear in the camera's viewfinder. A
shutter sync speed will be set by the camera, the exact speed will
depend on the amount of ambient light present, usually the
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