Starblitz PRO-5000GTZ Twin Handle Mount Flash Instructions

Instructions

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PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Main ON/OFF Switch
2. READY/TEST Button
3. Aperture Scale 4. Bounce-angle guides
4. Zoom Indicator Window
5. Auto Mode Selector
6. Synchronizing Cord Socket
7. Manual Setting Light
8. Auto Check Light
9. Variable Output Switch
10. Auto Sensor Window
11. Aux. Flash Window
12. Main Flash Window
13. Aux. (Flash 1 & 2) Switch
14. Power Pack Input Jack
15. Bracket Release Button
16. Bracket 18. Battery Cover
17. Synchro Cord

SPECIFICATION

Guide Number

1.  Main Flash only (at wide position) 35 in meter DIN 21 114 in feet ASA 100

• 1/2 step increase at normal position.
• 1 step increase at telephoto position. 2. a) Dual Flash (Main +Aux.) 36 in meter DIN 21 118 in feet ASA 100
  b) Main Flash 35 in meter DIN 21 114 in feet ASA 100
  c) Aux. Flash 7 in meter DIN 21 23 in feet ASA 100
  Coverage Distance (Automatic mode): DUAL FLASH (Main + Aux.) 3 auto positions

Wide adapter (Wide 2) Horizontal 70° Vertical 53° (28mm lens and up)
Wide 1 position Horizontal 60° Vertical 45° (35mm lens and up)
Normal position Horizontal 46° Vertical 34° (50mm lens and up)
Telephoto position Horizontal 31° Vertical 23° (85mm lens and up)
Aux. flash Horizontal 55° Vertical 40°
Flash Duration:| 1/8000-1/1000 sec. at manual setting
1/30000-1/1000 sec. at auto setting
Recycling time:| 9 sec. at manual setting by alkaline battery.
0.3-9 sec. at auto setting by alkaline battery.
Power Source:| 6 x 1.5AA size Alkaline batteries
Number of Flashes:| 140 flashes at manual by Alkaline battery.
140-3000 flashes at auto mode by Alkaline battery (varies for distance).
Variable Output:| Three output
Full power (GN 35 at ASA 100 in meter)
1/4 (GN 18 at ASA 100 in meter)
1/16 (GN 9 at ASA 100 in meter)
Guide Table:| Three LED lights to indicate the correct “f” setting when using auto mode.
Motor Drive Capability:| Speed 2 f.p.s. setting variable output to 1/16 for the following setting;
Manual-GN 9 at ASA 100 in meter
Auto mode-f/2.8 (orange), f/5.6 (green), and F/11 (yellow) can be used.
Auto check:| Green LED lighting for 2 sec.
Bracket:| Two-way use by simple locking action.
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Nicad Battery:| Accepts six Nicad batteries.
Power Pack Input Jack:|  Optional accessory
 Weight/Dimensions:|  590g w/o battery 280 x 80 x 89mm

BATTERY INSTALLATION (Fig. 1 & 2)

This flash unit requires 6, AA batteries 1.5V (We recommend the use of alkaline batteries). Press the bracket lock button (16) and turn the grip until the arrow mark of the flash body aligns to the arrow mark of the bracket and release the flash body from the bracket (Fig.1). Turn the battery cover knob (18) in Fig. 2 to the open position. Insert six penlight (AA-size) batteries taking care that the positive and negative terminals are correctly aligned as indicated in the compartment. Alkaline batteries are recommended because of their longer life and endurance to a wider temperature range. Moreover, their power/life is far superior to conventional Zinc-carbon batteries as this powerful flash unit understandably requires considerable energy. The Thyristor circuit is power-saving and does allow quite a number of flashes to be made from a single charge with microscopic intervals between flashes. N.B. Clean the battery and compartment contacts at regular intervals. Remove the batteries if the unit is likely to be out of use for a long period.

MOUNTING OF THE CAMERA

The camera bracket can be attached to your camera’s tripod socket with the camera screw, for use either on the left or right side of the camera. Then place the flash unit in the bayonet socket of the bracket and when turned to approximately 30° the unit clicks into position, you can release it by depressing the release button (16). Connect the flash unit socket (7) to the flash contact (PC socket) of the camera with the enclosed synchronization cord (19) in Fig. 9.

SETTING UP THE CAMERA

Set the camera for X synchronization as advised in the camera instruction book. Generally, a between lens shutter may be used on any speed between 1/60th and 1/500th second, whilst SLR cameras with Focal plane shutters usually have X synchronization at 1/60th second.

OPERATING INSTRUCTION

Switch ON the flash unit (1) at the rear of the unit. A humming noise indicates that the flash unit is working. When the ready signal (2) lights, the unit is ready for use. If you now depress the camera shutter button, you will simultaneously trigger the flash.

TEST BUTTON

The READY/TEST (2) also serves as a test button. When it is depressed the flash will fire so that you can test your exposure settings without releasing the shutter.

AUTO CHECK

This AUTO CHECK (green LED light) enables you to precheck whether flash exposure is adequate before or after releasing the shutter in automatic mode. The AUTO CHECK is particularly useful for prechecking bounce or direct-flash settings before taking pictures in unfamiliar or unusual situations. To use it, position your camera, flash, and subject. Set the flash to the desired auto flash mode and fire it by pressing the test button (2). If the flash exposure is adequate, the green light will come on immediately and stay lit for two seconds. If it does not come on, you will have to make adjustments that allow more light to reach the subject. Several possibilities which may be applied alone or in combination are as follows:

1. Select an automatic setting that uses a larger lens aperture.
2. Shorten the flash-to-subject distance by moving the flash, the subject, reflector (if using bounce flash) or a combination of the three.
3. Use a more reflective surface for bounce flash.

MODE SELECTOR (6)

The mode selector of this flash unit is used to set the unit for “manual” operation (as described later) or for automatic operation at three different apertures. The specific f-stops are determined by the film speed set, so the three automatic settings are color-coded as follows: The orange auto setting allows you to use the largest aperture opening for the maximum flash range and least depth of field. The operating range is a maximum of 13 meters or 43 feet. The green auto setting uses a medium aperture opening for a decreased flash range and increased depth of field. The operating range is a maximum of 6.4 meters or 21 feet. The yellow auto setting uses the smallest aperture opening for the shortest flash range and a maximum depth of field. The operating range is maximum of 3.3 meters on 11 feet. NOTE: The above automatic operating ranges are based on the use of the flash indirect (non-bounce) flash operation with the variable GN/power (10) selector set at “FULL”.

DIRECT FLASH-AUTOMATIC OPERATION

1. Check that the zoom head is set for a lens in use and set the variable output switch (10) to “FULL”
2. Set the Yellow arrowhead, on the sliding aperture scale (3), against the ASA or DIN speed of the film in use.
3. Decide on the maximum distance at which the flashgun is to be used and set the Auto Mode Selector (6) accordingly.
4. Switch on the unit by the ON/OFF switch (1), when immediately the full power light alongside the variable output switch (10), and one of the colored lights behind the aperture scale (3) will both light up.
5. Set the camera lens to the aperture, indicated by the colored light behind the aperture scale (3).
6. When the ready/test light (2) glows, take the picture.
7. The Auto Check Light (9) should now light up for about 2 seconds to denote correct exposure, should it fail to light. Adjust exposure as described in the chapter headed Auto Check Light.
8. Wait until Ready/Test Light (2) glows before taking the next picture.

DIRECT FLASH-MANUAL OPERATION

1. Check that the zoom head is set for a lens in use and set the variable output switch (10) to “FULL”

2. Set the Yellow arrowhead, on the sliding aperture scale (3), against the ASA or DIN speed of the film in use.

3. Set the Auto Mode Selector (6) to its extreme right position, the “M” setting.

4. Switch on the unit by the ON/OFF switch (1), when immediately the full power light alongside the variable output switch (10), and the manual setting light (8) will both light up.

5. Determine the camera aperture to be used by reading off the aperture on the aperture scale (3) against the flash to subject distance.
   E.G. Using a film of 100 ASA or 21 DIN, with a flash to subject distance of 15 feet or 4.5 meters set the camera lens to F/8.

6. When the Ready/Test Light (2) glows, take the picture, and wait until it lights up again before taking the next picture.
   N.B. The Auto Check Light (9) does not operate in manual mode.

VARIABLE GN/POWER CONTROL (10)

The variable GN/POWER control (10) can be used in either automatic or manual mode to allow selection, 2f-stop increment of up to nine guide-number, and operating-range settings. By being able to vary the guide number/power output of the flash, you can limit the maximum operating range, reduce recycle times and in manual operation, use the same f-stop over a wide range of flash-to- subject distances.
Once you have set flash following steps 1 and 2 of the DIRECT FLASH Automatic Operation section of this manual, determine the flash range you will be working in and the auto aperture which suits your desire. Once you have determined the range and aperture, move the variable GN/Power control (10) selector from the “FULL” position to the left either 1/4 or 1/16 position.
If, for example, you wish to take informal portraits in your home, the flash range needed might be only lm (3 ft.) to 3m (10 ft.). Using ASA 100 film, your choice of auto f-number would be one of f/2.8 for orange auto setting, f/5.6 for green, or f/11 for yellow setting.

WINDER AND MOTOR DRIVE SYNC.

Continuous operation with your flash unit at a rate up to two flashes per second for 40 or more frames with auto winders and motor drives is possible by a variable GN/Power control (10) setting of 1/16. The variable GN/Power control (10) makes winder and motor drive sync. possible in both automatic and manual flash modes. The operation remains the same as described in the direct flash section of this manual.

BOUNCE FLASH OPERATION (Fig. 4 and 6)

Your flash unit permits soft lighting of the subject with more diffused light, regardless of whether the camera is used horizontally or vertically.
Indirect or bounce flash is possible only indoors from a white ceiling or a white wall. Please note that the reflecting surface must be white or equivalent.
Because the flash loses power on the way from the flash unit to the ceiling and then to the subject, it is recommended that you select a larger auto mode working aperture. You can check whether there is sufficient lighting power by means of a flash test button (2). If the auto-check (green light) lights, the light from the flash is sufficient. If not, move closer to the subject or, if possible, select a larger aperture.

DUAL FLASHES (Fig. 7)

Using bounce flash, you can minimize hard shadows, and further using dual flashes, you will get brighter shadows and still get the brilliance of direct flash.
When using the dual flashes, slide the flash 1-2 switch (14) to the “flash 2” position on the front body after switching on the main switch (1) on the back.

HOW TO USE THE ZOOM FLASH HEAD (Fig. 8)

The light angle-coverage mechanism built into this flash unit allows the selection of 3 preset lighting angles by just pulling out the flash head (13).
The guide number changes in relation to the angle. Determine the best angle for flashing in relation to the focal length of the lens with the following table;

MAIN FLASH ONLY

100 FT
Wide 1. 35 mm| 35 mm lens and up Horizontal 60° Vertical 45°| 36| 118
Normal 50 mm| 50 mm lens and up Horizontal 46° Vertical 34°| 42| 138
Tele 85 mm| 85 mm lens and up Horizontal 31° Vertical 23°| 50| 165
Wide Adapter Wide 2| 28 mm lens and up Horizontal 70° Vertical 53°| 25| 82

Note: When using the Wide adapter (Wide 2), set the zoom head to the Wide 1 position and then attach the Wide adapter over the flash window.

THE USE OF COLOUR FILTERS

The color filters supplied with this flash may be used for special lighting effects. They simply clip over the front of the main flash (13). Since the Auto Sensor (11), which controls automatic exposure, is color sensitive, it will not give correct exposure with colored light. The flashgun must therefore be used in the manual mode when using the flashgun filters. Exposure must be increased according to the color used.

Filter Colour| Flashgun used as a fill-in or secondary light| Flashgun used as sole or main light
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Yellow| Plus 1 stop (F/NO)| Plus 1 to 2 stops (F/NO)
Red/Green/ Blue| Plus 1 to 2 stops| Plus 2 to 3 stops

CAUTION!

When using this electronic flash unit, please make sure that the rectangular flash reflector corresponds to the rectangular picture format, otherwise, you will not obtain an evenly illuminated picture.

Fuji Koeki Corporation
Tokyo, Japan

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