Panasonic DMW-FL28E Operating Instructions Manual

Istruzioni per l’uso Model.No DMW-FL28E Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT9889

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 To install batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Test flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Connecting the Flash to the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Selecting the shutter speed and aperture (when using DMC-LC5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Selecting the shutter speed for use with Analog Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Selecting the the aperture for use with Analog Cameras (for AUTO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Auto check indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Selecting the aperture for use with Analog Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Note for AUTO recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Selecting the aperture (for MANUAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Using the slave function (SLAVE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Close-up recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Bounce recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Daytime recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

3. Auto photoreceptor B (close-up recording) 4. Slave photoreceptor Side 5. Battery compartment lid Back 6. Rotary switch A (power/mode switching) 7. Rotary switch B (AUTO F/MANUAL GN) 8. Test flash button 9. Flash indicator 10.Auto check indicator 11.Wide panel 12.Bouncing angle indicator 13.Shoe lock nut

The batteries will deteriorate in performance if left unused for a long period. Discharge them by manually operating the flash (repeatedly making it light until the flash indicator does not light 30 seconds after blinking) and fully recharge the batteries. When the flash is used in a low-temperature location: The batteries will deteriorate in performance if used in temperatures below the normal temperature (20 oC). This causes a reduction of the number of lighting times and/or a lengthening of the interval between flashes. It is recommended to prepare fully-charged spare batteries. However, battery performance will be restored when the ambient temperature rises to normal temperature. Do not leave the flash in conditions of high temperature. Do not leave or store the flash in a location where the temperature rises to 40 oC or higher. High temperatures affect the internal structure of the flash. (In particular, never leave the flash in a car during summer.) If the flash gets dirty, apply a small amount of neutral mild detergent and wipe the flash clean with a piece of soft cloth. Do not use solvents such as thinners or benzines, as they will dissolve the surface of the resin coating of the flash unit.

When using a longer lens than 35 mm (or equivalent to 35 mm system), set the wide panel on the top panel of the flash for storage.

nicad or nickel metal hydride) 1. Slide the battery compartment lid to open as illustrated. 2. Put four batteries into the compartment correctly as indicated in diagram. 3. Close the battery compartment lid. • Batteries are not supplied. Please purchase separately. • Be sure to use the same type of batteries. • Make sure that the batteries are inserted with correct polarities. If they are inserted incorrectly, the flash will not light and leakage of liquid or an explosion may be caused. • When using nicad or nickel metal hydride batteries, recharge them with dedicated chargers. LR6� 1. 5V× 4 ＋� －� ＋� －� ＋� －　＋� ＋　－� ＋� －� 2 1

The flash is turned on and charging starts. 2. Check that the flash indicator lights. 3. Press the test flash button. If the flash lights, it is operating normally. 4. After checking the flashing operation, set the rotary switch A to [OFF]. The flash is turned off. Flash stop mechanism If the flash is not being used temporarily while it is fitted to the camera, set the rotary switch A to [OFF]. The flash will not light even if the shutter button is pressed. M　GN　　　 AUTO F I SO100 AUTO 0. 7m～( W 0. 5m～) � F＝GN AUTO CHECK PL MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF TEST LOOK N� 28� 14� 7 W� 20� 10� 5 16� 11� 8 5. 6� 4� 2. 8 ～5m� ( ～3. 5m) � ～7m� ( ～5m) � ～10m� ( ～7m) AUTO( W) SLAVE m AUTO 0

1. Insert the flash onto the shoe of the camera. 2. Tightly fasten the shoe lock nut. • The flash cannot be installed depending on the camera. Please refer to operating instructions for your camera.

LC5) When [EXT. FLASH] setting in the menu of DMC-LC5 is set to PRESET mode, set the rotary switch A 1 to [AUTO] and rotary switch B 2 to [F2.8] as illustrated. • When [EXT. FLASH] setting of the DMC-LC5 is in PRESET mode, and DMW-FL28 is attached to the Camera, aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity of DMC-LC5 is automatically set to F2.8, 1/60 and ISO 100. • Please refer to operating instructions for DMC-LC5. • When [EXT. FLASH] setting of the DMC-LC5 is in MANUAL mode, you can manually select the aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity of the camera. Set the aperture and ISO sensitivity of DMW-FL28 in the same value as set in the Camera. M　GN　　　 AUTO F I SO100 AUTO 0. 7m～( W 0. 5m～) � F＝GN AUTO CHECK PL MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF TEST LOOK N� 28� 14� 7 W� 20� 10� 5 16� 11� 8 5. 6� 4� 2. 8 ～5m� ( ～3. 5m) � ～7m� ( ～5m) � ～10m� ( ～7m) AUTO( W) SLAVE m 1 2

For cameras with a focal plane shutter Align the shutter speed selector to the X mark or set the strobe-synchronous shutter speed. • The strobe-synchronous shutter speed varies depending on the camera in use. Please read the operating instructions for your camera carefully. For cameras with a lens shutter The flash is synchronous to the shutter speeds 1/500 sec or slower. • When the shutter speed is 8, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/15, is the image may appear blurry. • When the shutter speed is 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 or 1/500, is not likely to be blurry.

1. Set the rotary switch A 1 to [AUTO] as illustrated. 2. Set the F number on the camera in accordance with ISO sensitivity in use. As long as subjects are within the auto-effective distance, the flash automatically adjusts the amount of light. You do not have to vary the F number to get correct exposures. • Auto-effective distance and ISO sensitivity are dependent on automatic aperture control • Even if a different ISO sensitivity is set, the auto-effective distance is constant, while the F number should vary. A F number fitting B When not fitting the wide panel C When fitting the wide panel D ISO sensitivity E F number on the camera M　GN　　　 AUTO F I SO100 AUTO 0. 7m～( W 0. 5m～) � F＝GN AUTO CHECK PL MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF TEST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 N� 28� 14� 7 W� 20� 10� 5 16� 11� 8 5. 6� 4� 2. 8 ～5m� ( ～3. 5m) � ～7m� ( ～5m) � ～10m� ( ～7m) AUTO( W) SLAVE m M　GN　　　 AUTO F I SO100 AUTO 0. 7m～( W 0. 5m～) � F＝GN AUTO CHECK PL MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF TEST LOOK N� 28� 14� 7 W� 20� 10� 5 16� 11� 8 5. 6� 4� 2. 8 ～5m� ( ～3. 5m) � ～7m� ( ～5m) � ～10m� ( ～7m) AUTO( W) SLAVE m 1 a b� c� F5.6 F 4 F2.8 0.5~5m 0.5~3.5m 0.5~5m 0.7~7m 0.7~7m 1.0~10m D E ISO25 ISO50 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 F 2 F 2 F1.4 F 4 F 4 F 4 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 F 8 F 8 F 8 F11 F11 F16 a b c

If the auto check indicator lights at the instant of pressing the test flash button, it indicates that the auto circuit is operating. If the auto check indicator does not light, the subject is beyond the auto-effective distance. Adjust either the auto F number with the rotary switch B 2 or the distance to the subject. Selecting the aperture for use with Analog Cameras (for close-up AUTO recording (AUTO )) 1. Fit the wide panel onto the flashtube and set the rotary switch A 1 to [AUTO ] as illustrated. 2. Set the F number on the camera in accordance with ISO sensitivity in use. As long as the subjects are within the auto-effective distance, the flash automatically adjusts the amount of light. You do not have to vary the F number to get correct exposures. M　GN　　　 AUTO F I SO100 AUTO 0. 7m～( W 0. 5m～) � F＝GN AUTO CHECK PL MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF TEST LOOK N� 28� 14� 7 W� 20� 10� 5 16� 11� 8 5. 6� 4� 2. 8 ～5m� ( ～3. 5m) � ～7m� ( ～5m) � ～10m� ( ～7m) AUTO( W) SLAVE m 1 2

aperture control A F number fitting B When fitting the wide panel C ISO sensitivity D F number on the camera • Even if a different ISO sensitivity is set, the auto-effective distance is constant, while the F number should be varied. • Perform a test flash before the actual recording to ensure that the auto check indicator lights. F16 F11 F 8 0.25~1m ISO25 ISO50 ISO100ISO200ISO400ISO800 F 8 F5.6 F5.6 F 4 F11 F11 F11 F 8 F 8 F22 F22 F22 F32 F32 F16 F16 F16 － a b c M　GN　　　 AUTO F I SO100 AUTO 0. 7m～( W 0. 5m～) � F＝GN AUTO CHECK PL MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF TEST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 N� 28� 14� 7 W� 20� 10� 5 16� 11� 8 5. 6� 4� 2. 8 ～5m� ( ～3. 5m) � ～7m� ( ～5m) � ～10m� ( ～7m) AUTO( W) SLAVE m M　GN　　　 AUTO F I SO100 AUTO 0. 7m～( W 0. 5m～) � F＝GN AUTO CHECK PL MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF TEST LOOK N� 28� 14� 7 W� 20� 10� 5 16� 11� 8 5. 6� 4� 2. 8 ～5m� ( ～3. 5m) � ～7m� ( ～5m) � ～10m� ( ～7m) AUTO( W) SLAVE m 1 a b c

• If the background is extremely dark compared to the subject and its reflectance is low, adjust the aperture setting down by approx. 1/2 EV. On the other hand, if the subject has a high reflectance like a white wall, adjust the aperture setting upward by approx. 1/2EV. If the background is a mirror, etc., Its excessively high reflectance causes a malfunction of the auto circuit. If this happens, switch to manual mode operation. • If the AUTO recording is used outdoors in daytime, a malfunction of the auto circuit may occur as the ambient light is excessively bright. • If there are any obstructive objects between the camera and the subject, the auto circuit will not operate properly. • For special recording such as daylight recording, use the flash in the manual mode.

1. Set the rotary switch A 1 to [MANUAL] as illustrated. 2. Calculate the F number based on the Guide Number (GN) table below. Guide Number (GN) table and F number calculation tab A ISO sensitivity B FULL (When fitting the wide panel) C When switiching MANUAL GN (When fitting the wide panel) F number is Guide Number (GN)/distance (m) M　GN　　　 AUTO F I SO100 AUTO 0. 7m～( W 0. 5m～) � F＝GN AUTO CHECK PL MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF TEST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 N� 28� 14� 7 W� 20� 10� 5 16� 11� 8 5. 6� 4� 2. 8 ～5m� ( ～3. 5m) � ～7m� ( ～5m) � ～10m� ( ～7m) AUTO( W) SLAVE m M　GN　　　 AUTO F I SO100 AUTO 0. 7m～( W 0. 5m～) � F＝GN AUTO CHECK PL MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF TEST LOOK N� 28� 14� 7 W� 20� 10� 5 16� 11� 8 5. 6� 4� 2. 8 ～5m� ( ～3. 5m) � ～7m� ( ～5m) � ～10m� ( ～7m) AUTO( W) SLAVE m 1 a b� c� ISO25 ISO50 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 a b c 14 (10) 20 (14) 20 (14) 20 (14) 20 (14) 7 (5) 7 (5) 3.5 (2.5) 10 (7) 10 (7) 5 (3.5) 28 (20) 14 (10) 14 (10) 40 (28) 40 (28) 56 (40) 78 (56)

(This function does not work with DMC-LC5’s built in Flash) Perform a test flash. 1. Determine the positions of the flash at the camera side and DMW-FL28 for slave. 2. Direct the slave photoreceptor of the slave unit so that it can receive either direct or reflected light from the flash at the camera side. 3. Turn on both the flash at the camera side and the slave (this flash). Set the rotary switch A to [SLAVE] on the unit. 4. Check that the flash indicator on both units light. 5. When pressing the test flash button on the flash at the camera side, it lights. The flash triggers the slave (this unit) causing it to flash almost simultaneously. 6. If the slave (this unit) does not light, check the facing direction of the slave and the operating distance. 7. DMW-FL28 (this unit) allows the Guide Number (GN) to be switched. In accordance with the recording condition, set the rotary switch B to GN 28, GN 14 or GN 7. • Use the flash at the camera side in the manual mode. Use the slave (this unit) in the slave mode. DMW-FL28 (this unit) may slaveflash in response to the AF auxiliary light or preparatory lighting. Perform the test flash and test recording before the actual recording.

F number is Guide Number / distance. If the light source on the camera side alone is used, the subject receives only direct light from the front and very dark shadows may appear in the background. When adding one light in a slanting direction, the shadows will be softened. • The procedure to determine the shutter speed is the same as when only one flash is used. Operating distance The operating distance is the maximum distance between the flash at the camera side and the slave (this unit) when the flash and the photoreceptor of the slave face each other. The standard operating distance is 10 m approximately when the Guide Number of the flash at the camera is more than GN 10. °Indoor or night time at the ambient temperature 20 oC • The operating distance becomes shorter to a greater degree with the center of the photoreceptor of the slave being deflected more from the flashtube of the flash at the camera side. • The operating distance becomes shorter outdoors (daytime) as the sensitivity of the slave is degraded.

–15x or –30o depending on the position of the subject. 2. Set the rotary switch A to [AUTO ]. 3. Set the rotary switch B to the desired value. 4. Set the same F number on the camera. Auto F number and auto minimum distance A F number of the flash’s [AUTO ] and the camera B Bounce angle –15o (With the wide panel) C Bounce angle –30o (With the wide panel)

means the distance between the auto photoreceptor for close-up and the subject. ° The close-up magnification is supposed to be up to 1/2. If the close-up magnification is between 1/2 and real size, open the aperture by approx. 1/2EV to 1EV from those specified in the table. °For close-up recording, keep the distance to the subject 1.0 m or less.

exhibited. Bouncing the light off a reflective surface such as a ceiling, etc. above the flash obtains soft lighting. Auto bounce recording 1. The operating procedure is the same as that for normal auto recording. 2. Determine the position of the subject and then determine the bounce angle of the flash. (The flashtube can be tilted from 0o to 90o upward and the notches are provided at 0o, 45o, 60o, 75o and 90o for a click stop.) 3. Perform a test flash before the actual recording to see if the auto check indicator lights. °For bounce recording, the recording distance is the sum of the distance between the flash and the reflective surface and that between the reflective surface and the subject. The auto-effective distance becomes shorter than normal auto recordings depending on the reflectance of the reflective surface. A B

reflective surface. Take care that the flash does not strike directly on the subject. °For color photos, if the reflective surface is other than white, the color balance will be lost.

by a flash and the brightness of the subjects and that of the background are kept in balance. In this case, use the flash light in the manual mode. For cameras with a lens shutter (Example) Recording in backlight condition When using a 35-mm camera fitted with a 35-mm lens and a ISO sensitivity 100, normal exposure with available light indicated being F11, 1/125 sec (= F8, 1/250 sec) and the recording distance being 3 m: 1. F number for using a flash light is GN/distance(m)=28/3 = about 8 Set F8 on the camera. 2. The shutter speed when the F number with available light is F8 is 1/250 sec. Set 1/250 sec for the shutter speed on the camera. The settings will give a good balance of brightness between the subject and the background. For cameras with a focal plane shutter The same calculation can be used as that for cameras with a lens shutter, but the shutter speed should be at strobe-synchronous speed or slower. F・11� 1/125sec F・8� 1/250sec F・11� 1/125sec 3m

camera carefully.