Kodak ZOOM FLASH P20 User Manual

P20 Zoom Flash  
Zoom Flash P20  
P20 Zoomblitz  
Flash con zoom P20  
Flash externo P20  
Flash Zoom P20  
User’s Guide  
Guide d'utilisation  
Benutzerhandbuch  
Manuale per l'utente  
Guía del usuario  
Guia do usuário  
4J3974  
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES  
OVERVIEW  
The flash uses two 1.5V AA batteries (not included) and is compatible with alkaline, Ni-  
MH, oxy-alkaline, and most AA rechargeable batteries. We recommend using Kodak Ni-  
MH rechargeable digital camera batteries when possible.  
1. Slide the power switch to the “OFF” position.  
Flashtube  
Housing  
2. Open the battery compartment by sliding the battery  
door back slightly toward the rear of the unit to unlatch  
it, then flipping down the door.  
Battery  
Door  
3. Insert 2 AA size batteries into the battery compartment  
according to the polarity indications “+ –”. The flash  
will not operate if the batteries are installed incorrectly.  
4. Close the battery door. When the unit is switched  
on, it will start charging with a slight humming sound  
and the Ready Light will come on when charging is  
completed.  
NOTE: The flash is ready to fire as soon as the Ready  
Light is lit. However, full power will not be available  
for several seconds. Wait a few seconds after the  
Ready Light activates to achieve maximum output.  
MANUAL  
LCD Panel  
Mode Button  
Power Switch  
Zoom Button  
If it takes longer than 30 seconds for the Ready Light  
to come on after the flash is fired in Full Power Mode,  
replace the batteries.  
Ready Light/  
Test Button  
CAUTION Turn the flash unit off before  
mounting on or detaching from the camera. If it is turned on, the flash unit may  
self-fire, or damage to the flash unit may result.  
Knurled Lock Ring  
Hot Shoe  
Contact  
Battery Status  
LCD Panel  
Full  
Icon is displayed during power-up and upon waking  
from the Standby state.  
Power Ratio  
MANUAL  
Mode function  
Low  
Icon is displayed constantly.  
Icon blinks constantly.  
Zoom Focal  
Length  
Auto OK  
Empty  
Battery Level  
Flash Range  
Scale  
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subject or set the camera to Aperture Priority mode and select a larger aperture (smaller  
f-number).  
MOUNTING THE FLASH TO THE CAMERA  
1. Slide the power switch to the “OFF” position.  
Manual mode—the amount of flash is adjusted manually, with Power Ratio settings  
of 1/1 (full emission), 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16 power. Use the Mode button to toggle through  
the settings.  
2. Slip the flash unit onto the camera’s hot shoe. Turn the knurled lock ring to firmly affix  
the flash unit.  
CAUTION When using the flash on your camera, hold your camera and  
not the flash. If you hold on to the flash only, your camera may slip off the flash  
foot and be damaged, or the weight of the camera may damage the flash foot.  
NOTE: If the Mode Select button is pressed for more than one second, the mode will  
change to Camera Auto mode.  
ZOOM BUTTON  
The Zoom button toggles between:  
FLASH CHARGING STATUS  
Auto Zoom mode—flash focal length is determined automatically in accordance with  
the capture setting on the camera. The focal length range is 24–80 mm. If the value  
on the camera is less than or equal to 24 mm, “F mm” is displayed. If no information  
is received from the camera, “-- mm” is displayed.  
Ready Light  
Lit  
Charging Level  
Fully charged  
Charging  
Flash Status  
Ready for full emission  
Able to flash at current charge level  
Cannot flash  
Blinking  
Off  
Empty  
Manual Zoom mode—flash focal length is set manually, with settings of 24 mm, 28  
mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, or 80 mm.  
If the Zoom button is pressed for more than one second, the mode will change to Auto  
Zoom.  
POWER SAVE AND AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN  
To save battery life, the flash automatically switches to the Standby state after 5 minutes  
of inactivity or when your camera goes into LCD Time Out state. The LCD panel and  
Ready Light turn off. To reactivate the flash, partly depress the camera’s shutter release,  
or slide the power switch to the “OFF” position and then back to the “ON” position. The  
flash Ready Light and LCD panel will go on again after a brief delay.  
TEST BUTTON  
If the Test button is pressed after the Ready Light goes on, a test flash fires.  
FLASH RANGE SCALE  
In response to a signal from the camera, the flash calculates the effective flash range  
and displays it on the LCD panel. This range shows the minimum and maximum distances  
a proper exposure can be made using the flash. To increase or decrease the effective  
distances, set the camera to Aperture Priority mode and change the aperture setting. The  
flash range scale changes as the aperture (f/stop value) is adjusted.  
LCD BACK LIGHT  
Use the LCD Back Light to illuminate the LCD panel for easy reading in dark conditions.  
To turn on the LCD Back Light, press the Mode or Zoom button. After 5 seconds of  
inactivity, the LCD Back Light automatically turns off.  
The available range will be displayed when you partly depress the camera’s shutter  
release or when the Ready Light is on. The flash range is 1.5 –100 ft (0.5–30 m) and is  
indicated by a bar graph. An asterisk indicates distances greater than 100 ft (30 m).  
MODE BUTTON  
The Mode button toggles between:  
Camera Auto mode—the amount of flash is determined automatically in accordance  
with the capture setting on the camera.  
Auto OK icon—when the subject is within the auto effective range and there is enough  
light, the Auto OK icon blinks for two seconds after the flash is fired. If the icon does  
not appear, then there is not enough light for an exposure. Either move closer to the  
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ADJUSTABLE BOUNCE FLASH HEAD  
The P20 flash includes a head that lets you position the light in  
a number of vertical positions, in all exposure modes. For more  
pleasing and creative lighting effects, such as softening harsh  
shadows on a subject, the Bounce Flash Head is adjustable  
vertically up to 90 degrees, with stops at 45, 60, and 75 degrees.  
CAUTION Do not attempt to force the head beyond  
the available settings, or damage to the flash unit will occur.  
Direct Flash  
Bounce Flash  
1. Partly depress the camera’s shutter release to check whether  
the correct aperture and shutter speed are selected.  
POWER ZOOM HEAD  
IMPORTANT: The effectiveness of the bounce flash feature is dependent upon the  
distance to, and the condition of, the reflecting surface used.  
24 28 35 50 80 mm  
The P20 flash is equipped with a motorized zoom head.  
It is controlled by the camera and is set automatically to  
provide optimal flash coverage for the focal length of the  
lens in use. It can even select intermediate settings within  
the 24–80 mm focal length range. Or, you can manually  
set it to 24, 28, 35, 50, and 80 mm by using the Manual  
Zoom mode.  
2. Aim the flash head at a point on the bounce surface, halfway between the flash and  
the subject. Normally, when the flash is bounced off a surface, it will lose 25% power  
or more, even when the surface is white. Therefore, when a bounce flash photo is  
taken in TTL (through the lens) mode, it is recommended that you select a larger  
aperture than for a direct flash photograph.  
NOTE: Bounce your flash off a white surface whenever possible to achieve the best  
overall illumination level. In color photography, when a colored surface is used for  
bounce lighting, it reflects its color on the subject. When indoors, use a white ceiling  
of 20 ft (6.1 m) or lower.  
NOTE: Auto Power Zoom works only with lenses of 24  
mm or greater focal length.  
Without Power Zoom Head  
With Power Zoom Head  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Power Zoom  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Automatic setting – Signal from camera  
Solution  
Manual setting – Pressing the Zoom button  
5600 K ±400 K at full power output  
1/800 sec. at 1/2 power output  
0–40° C (32–104° F)  
83.8(L) x 62.4(W) x 93(H) mm (3.3 x 2.5 x 3.7 in.)  
199 g (7.0 oz.), without batteries  
Flash doesn't fire  
Clean hot shoe area; remove any dust or dirt.  
Make sure flash is securely fastened to  
camera—is knurled ring tight?  
Color Temperature  
Flash Duration  
Operating Temperature  
Dimensions  
No power  
Make sure batteries are charged and  
positioned properly.  
Weight  
Flash takes a long time to recharge  
Flash picture is too dark  
Recharge batteries or use fresh batteries.  
Guide Number: ISO 100 (m/ft)  
Allow flash to fully charge. Set camera to  
Aperture Priority mode and open the aperture  
by one or more stops. If bounce is used,  
make sure the surface is reflective enough  
and not taller than 20 ft (6 m).  
24 mm  
(0.9 in.)  
28 mm  
(1.1 in.)  
35 mm  
(1.4 in.)  
50 mm  
(2.0 in.) (3.1 in.)  
80 mm  
Zoom Setting  
1/1  
1/2  
24/78  
17/56  
12/40  
8/26  
26/85  
18/59  
13/43  
9/30  
28/92  
20/66  
14/46  
10/33  
7/23  
34/111  
24/78  
17/56  
12/40  
8/26  
40/131  
28/92  
20/66  
14/46  
10/33  
Dark corners in flash pictures  
Make sure flash is set to the proper zoom  
setting. Use flash with lenses 24 mm or  
greater (35 mm equivalent).  
Manual flash  
1/4  
1/8  
Subject is too bright in flash pictures  
Use flash in Auto mode and set camera to  
Aperture Priority mode, and close the aperture  
by one or more stops.  
1/16  
6/20  
6/20  
Working Range (m/ft)  
24 mm  
28 mm  
35 mm  
50 mm  
80 mm  
Zoom Position  
(0.9 in.)  
(1.1 in.)  
(1.4 in.)  
(2.0 in.) (3.1 in.)  
F/2  
F/4  
F/8  
F/16  
12/39  
6/20  
13/43  
6.5/21  
3.3/11  
1.6/5.3  
14/46  
7/23  
17/56  
8.5/28  
4.3/14  
2.1/7  
20/66  
10/33  
5/16  
3/9.8  
1.5/5  
3.5/11  
1.8/5.7  
2.5/8.2  
Number of Flashes and Recycling Time  
Number of Flashes* Recycling Time**  
AA alkaline batteries  
AA Ni-MH batteries  
Approx. 100  
Approx. 140  
Approx. 10 sec.  
Approx. 8 sec.  
*
Measured with new batteries that are within 3 months from their date of production,  
flashed every 30 seconds continuously, and recycled to the point at which the Ready  
Light takes 30 seconds to come on after the last flash.  
** The time to activate the Ready Light under the above conditions.  
NOTE: The design and specifications of this product are subject to change without prior  
notice.  
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