Seacam SEAFLASH 100 digital Manuel utilisateur
silver
SEAFLASH 100
digital
Canon / Nikon
Manual
1
Overview
Trademark Information
CANON is a registered trademark of CANON INC.
NIKON is a registered trademark of NIKON CORPORATION.
SEACAM is a registered trademark of SEACAM.
Thank you for your confidence in our products. This manual has been written care-
fully to help you enjoy your high quality products. Read these instructions thoroughly
before use and keep it handy when using them. Take a few moments to familiarize
yourself with the functions and handling. If you read the manual carefully nothing
shall keep you away from taking excellent underwater pictures.
This manual provides complete operating instructions for your SEAFLASH 100
digital
and can be found in electronic format on the CD enclosed. For information on viewing
the instructions see “manuals“.
2
Warnings 3
Controls and Parts 4
Compatible Cameras 5
General Description 6
Battery Pack Management 7
1. General
2. Battery Recharge
3. Battery Maintenance
Shooting Modes 11
1. e-TTL, i-TTL, film-TTL
2. Manual
3. Slave
4. Dual Flash Operation
5. 2nd Curtain Flash Operation
Pilot Light 15
S.O.S. Safety Mode 16
Display Error Codes 16
Maintenance 17
Accessories 18
1. Standard accessories
2. Accessories System
3. Flasharm System
Connections 24
Technical Details 28
Environmental Information 29
Warranty 30
General 31
Contents
3
Never try to open the unit – the internal high voltage is potentially lethal. The unit may
be serviced only by authorised service centres.
Shooting a flash close to eyes can seriously injure them.
Use only the original power adapter and TTL cable which are delivered with the flash.
Never connect two flashes together to a digital camera in a different way than the one
recommended in this manual. Not strictly following the correct connections can result
in a damage of the strobes and the camera.
Never connect the flash to a camera that is different from the type listed in this manual.
Before using the flash with a camera not listed in this manual contact SEACAM.
Never connect a power adapter or battery charger to the synchro connector.
Do not remove the accu pack from the battery container if the unit is still switched on!
Never use this flash together with a different flash brand. Enquire first about its
compatibility and special connections. Not following this can result a damage of the
unit or the camera.
Never shoot the flash directly into the lens of a digital camera. It can damage the
camera picture sensor.
Use the flash always following the directions of this user manual.
Not paying attention to the recommendations of this user manual can cause damage
to this unit or to the used camera.
Never exceed the maximal depth rate. It will cause the structural damage of the unit.
Sicherheitshinweise
4
The SEAFLASH 100
digital
is fully controlled by a micro processor. Some of the signi-
ficant advantages of using a micro controller are the possibility of managing digital
communication on a serial bus with a digital camera and the possibility of easily
updating the firmware in order to guarantee compatibilities with future generation
digital picture cameras (if possible).
In order to improve battery life and to make the battery management very fast, easy
and safe for the user a lot of attention was given to the battery pack electronics.
This user manual contains important information. By reading it carefully you will learn
about the many advantageous features of the flash which will help you take great
pictures.
CANON or NIKON type
On the back plate of the flash, a white or black segment is visible in the middle.
By the colour of this segment you can understand if the unit is prepared for
CANON or NIKON systems. A white line is for CANON, A black one is for NIKON.
General Description
5
Control panel
1 Power switch and mode
selector TTL/MAN
2 Ready light indicator
3 Battery compartment
4 Synchro socket
5 TTL system identification
Front
6 Macro protection ring –
removable for wide angle
7 Slave sensor
8 Bulb / Reflector
9 Pilot light LED
Battery pack
10 Power adapter socket
11 Recharger LED indicator
3
2
4
1
9
6
8
75
Controls and Parts
12 minus (–) Battery pin
13 plus (+) Battery pin
10
11 12
13
6
The SEAFLASH 100
digital
is suitable for CANON or NIKON cameras. It is compatible
with digital / film cameras in e-TTL, i-TTL, film -TTL and in manual mode.
CANON
The SEAFLASH 100
digital
is compatible with CANON digital / film cameras in e-TTL,
film-TTL and in manual mode. By using digital cameras all the special functions as,
+/– flash compensation, automatic AF light, pre exposure lamps, automatic standby,
etc. are supported.
NIKON
The SEAFLASH 100
digital
is compatible with NIKON digital / film cameras in i-TTL,
film-TTL and in manual mode. By using digital cameras all the special functions as,
+/– flash compensation, automatic AF light, pre exposure lamps, automatic standby,
etc. are supported.
Compatible Cameras
7
The SEACAM removable NiMH battery pack is located under the battery container
cap (3).
Open – unlock the cap by turning the knob from the “lock” to the to the “open”
position and pull it out. When a battery pack is inserted the cap will pop out by itself.
Close – turn the knob to the ”open” position. Now hook the small latch at the cap into
the back plate, press it down and turn the knob from the “open” to the to the “lock”
position.
Information
Maintain / check the o-ring when opening and grease the sealing surface regularly.
Close the battery container cap always completely to avoid forgetting it in stressful
situations!
ATTENTION!
Never charge the battery back inside the battery container! Always prevent
water or moisture from entering into the battery container or into the batteries.
Close the battery container (3) before using the flash underwater. If no synchro
cable is connected, close also the synchro socket (4) with the protection cap.
Feature
The battery container is completely sealed. In case water enters due to an incorrect
battery cup positioning or an o-ring failure, the electronic will not be flooded. Only
battery pack and battery contacts can be damaged and will have to be replaced.
Battery Pack Management
8
The battery pack is made of selected high current capable NiMH batteries. It is equip-
ped with a built-in electronic circuit to make battery management easy, fast and safe.
The battery fits only in one position into the battery container. To charge the battery
pack pull up the metal ring and remove it from the container.
ATTENTION!
Do not remove the accu pack from the battery container if the unit is still
switched on!
During normal use the flash micro processor checks the battery status permanently
and advises the user by beeping when it‘s close to being completely discharged. The
flash stops and automatically switches off when the battery is fully discharged in order
not to damage it.
1. General
A fully recharged battery pack can achieve approx. 250 lamps at max power.
When the battery is low, the ready flash indicator start to blink every minute for
4 seconds and an audible alarm is emitted.
When the battery is completely discharged a continuous alarm is emitted. After
30 seconds the unit automatically shuts off in order not to damage the battery.
If the flash is completely discharged and you try to switch it on again, the flash can
start a series of on / off cycles without switching it on completely. Simply remove the
battery pack and recharge the battery.
Do not leave the battery inside the flash when flash is not in use in order to avoid a
slow and thorough battery discharge.
Battery Pack Management
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