To take flashcube pictures
lnsert a Hi-Power or regular flashcube into the
flashcube socket on the camera (19), and turn it
clockwise as far as it will go. After four f lashes,
the cube will stop at a 45 degree angle. Partially
used cubes should be wound, removed. and
reinserted so a used bulb faces down and a fresh
one forward. Before closing the camera, remove
the flashcube. The flash range for Hi-Power
cubes is 4-12 ft. (1.2-3.7m) and for regular cubes
is 4-8 ft. (1.2-2.am); be sure your subject is within
those ranges. Set the film selector to 3000 for
3000 speed film and to 80 for B0 speed film.
To take pictures with the ProFlash
(ProPack System only)
For best results, place your subject near a light-
colored background, if possible. When photo-
graphing more than one subject, place each
subject aboutthe same distance from the camera
so they all will be lit evenly by the flash.
1. Turn on the flash unit (20A). The green LED will
light when the flash is f ully charged.
2. Be sure the film selector on the camera is
correctly set for your picture-taking situation.
Note: For distant su bjects (50-75 ft . I 15.2-22.9m1
at night, you must use 3000 speed film and set
the film selector to 80. Color f ilm cannot be used
forflash pictures beyond approximately 12ft.
(3.7m).
Fitm
Film
selector Flash range
4. Make sure the ready light (20C) is tit, indicating
the flash is f ully charged. Once you have set the
distance scale and framed your subject, press
the shutter release as described.
5. After you take a picture, the ready light will go
out for a few to several seconds* to indicate that
the flash is charging. (lf the flash takes more than
30 seconds to charge, it is time to replace the
batteries in the flash unit; see instructions under
"Maintenancel') When the ready light comes on,
you can take another flash picture. lf you don't
plan to take another f lash picture right away, turn
off the unit to minimize battery drain. Always
turn off theflash unitwhen not in use.
Note: To help prevent battery drain, the f lash
unit will automatically shut off after about three
minutes. The switch will still be on, but the ready
light will not be lit. To take anotherflash picture,
move the Otf/On (0/1) switch to off then on again.
(lf you neglect to do this, the flash witt fire but your
picture may be too dark.)'
6. lf you are using black and white 3000 speed
film and your next picture is a bright outdoor
(nonflash) picture, be sure to change the film
selectorto 3000.
Press the shutter release
You must keep the camera steady as you take
the picture. Get a firm grip with your left hand.
Keeping your right thumb in line with the shutter
release, place it under the front of the camera as
shown (21). Slowly press the shutter release with
your right forefinger. At the same time, press up
with your thumb to help keep the camera steady.
Hold the shutter release down for at least one
second.
Color lSO80/20".
80
B&W tSO3000/36. 3000ER
B&W tSO 3000/36.
80
3 V 2 - 1 2 f t . ( 1 . 1 - 3 . 7 m )
31/z-25ft. (1.1-7.6m)
s0-75ft. (15.2-22.9m)
.This setting
also applies to Type 665 B&W film.
3. Be sure the Lighten/Darken switch on the
ProFlash is setto normal as shown (20B). Use it
to lighten (Q) or darken (f) a picture that is too
darkortoo light. Also, use it in hotorcold weather
with colorfilm (seefilm instructions). Each set-
ting will change exposure by % stop. The L/D
control on the camera does not function for
electronic f lash pictu res.
*Recharge time
depends on the freshness of
your batteries, and subject distance.