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PARTSDESCRIPTION
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Mainflashwindow Adjustable head bounce(up-down) Adjustable swivel(right-left) base Battery door ON-OFF(1-0)switchfor MlNl-Flash MlNl-Flash window Auto sensoreye AUTO-MANUAL3 positionswitch Synchro-cable socket Shoe.lock Hot-shoe contacts Synchro-cable plate Bounceangleindicator Guide scalefor ASA/DIN film speeds and for apertureof auto use 15. Guidescalefor manualuse 16. Slidingswitchfor cameraset OlympusOM-10, OM-2N O....... Nikon FE,FM N....... M ...... MinoltaXD, XDs,XD7,XD11 XGM,XG1,XGg,XGS C/P...CanonA-1,AE-1 PROGRAM AE-1,AV-1,AT-1 PentaxMV-1,ME-Super S ....... Standarduse for regularcameras 17. READY(RED)/ Lamps AUTO CHECK(GREEN) 18. MainON-OFFslidingswitch indicator GREENlamp 19. Oscillation 20. Test button Green,Red & 21. Filterskit (WIDE-angle, Orange)

SPECIFICATIONS
GU I DENUMBER: (ASA 100) 1) BY MAIN-FLASH only 30 in metre,100in feet 2) BY DUAL FLASHES 26 in metre,86 in feet (a) by mainflash 25 in metre,82 in feet (b) by mini{lash 6 in metre,20 in leet f12.8 1 setting:1.3-1 m (4.5-35 ft) f/5.6setting: 0.9-5.3 (3J7 ft) m Balanced daylighttype film for Main Flash-horizontal Vertical45o 60" Mini Flash-horizontal Vertical 55. 40. 1/1000 sec.in Manualmode 1/30000-1/1000 in Auto mooe sec.
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AUTO COVERAGE DISTANCE: (by mainflashASA 100) COLOURTEMPERATURE: ANGLEOF COVERAGE: FLASHDURATION:

SPECIFICATIONS
Approx. 10 sec. in Manualmode Approx.0.5-10 sec.in Auto mode when using Alkalinebatteries 4 x 1.5V AA size Alkalinebatteries recommended UCAR E91 Approx. 120flashesin Manualmode Approx. 12G2ffi0flashesin Auto mode dependingon distances.

TIME: RECYCLING

POWER SOURCE: BATTERY LIFE:

MEASUREMENT/WEIGHT: H175x W80x D55 mm/3309

TO USE AS DEDICATED FLASHUNIT

The 3300DTSf lash unit is designedas both a standardf lash unit Jor regularcamerasand as a DEDICATED flash unit for certainASAHI PENTAX,CANON, MINOITA, NIKON and OLYMPUScameras. The following modelswill accept3300DTSdedicated Jlashunit: ASAHI PENTAX CANON M I NO LTA NIKON OLYMPUS : : : : : modelsMV-1,ME-SUPER modelsA-1, AE-1 PROGRAM, AE-1,AV-1, AT-1 m o d e l s X D X D 5 ,XD7 , , XDI1 , XGM ,XG1 ,XGg ,XGS modelsFE,FM modelsOM-10,OM-2N

To use as a DEDICATEDunit, leavethe camerashutterdial set at "AUTO" or any shutterspeed. Before mounting flash unit into camera accessoryshoe, ensure to ad.iustthe SLIDING SWITCH FOR CAMERA-SET the flash unit to the specificcamerayou are using. of Slidethe 3300DTS into the cameraaccessory shoe. When the flash unit is chargedand readyto fire, it will activatethe FLASH-READY SIGNAL in the camera view-tinderand automaticallysets the camera'sshutter for X synchronisation. Follow the instructions describedin the chapteron flashoperation-computer use.

MULTI-DEDICATED OPERATION
Your 33OODTS dedicatedto certain models ot PENTAX,CANON, MINOLTA, NIKON and OLYMPUS is camerasprovidingAUTOMATICSHUTTERSPEEDSETUPfor flash. The exactshutterspeeddependson which camerayou are usingyour 3300DTS. The proper speed will be designated in your camera's instruction manual. This speed will be set automatically when the 33OODTS flash unit is attachedto your cameraand the flash unit is switchedONTo adiust3300DTS your camera, the switchto the specificcamerayou are using. (Fig.l) to set The standardsetting allows you to use 3300DTSflash unit on any camera having a standard hot shoe contact.

BATTERYINSTALLATION
Ensurethat the ON-OFFswitch is "OFF" position. taking care that the Slide and open the batterycompartmentlid, and insertfour AA alkaline1.5Vbatteries (Flg2) positiveand negative terminalsare correctlyalignedas indicatedin the compartment. Alkaline batteriesare recommendedbecauseof their longer life and enduranceto a wider temperature and batteri es thi s hi gh output zin to ra nge.More o v e rt,h e i r p o w e ri s s u p e r io r th a t o f co n va n tio n a l c- carbon flash unit requiresthe maximumenergyavailable. N.B. Clean the batteryand compartmentcontactsat regular intervals.Removethe batteriesif the unit is likelyto be out of use tor a prolongedperiod. When the unit is new and after it has not been used for a time,thecapacitorwill take slightlylongerlo charge.

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ATTACHMENT TO CAMERAAND SHUTTERSPEEOSETTING

This flash unit has a "HOT-SHOE"contact. Insertthe mountingfoot into the cameraaccessory shoeand rotatethe screwto lock the flash unit securely to the camera.(Fig.3) A synchro-cordis suppliedand this should be usedin the'X' contactsocketif the camerahas no "hot-shoe". Any shutterspeedcan be set on cameraswith between-lens-shutters althoughthe speedof 1/125th second is recommended. Focal-plane shuttercameras will havean'X'shutter speedsettingat 1/6oth usually (sometimes 25th second). 1/1 Check your camerainstructionmanualfor the correctelectronicllash synchro speed.

MODE SELECTOR
The mode selectoron the flash unit can be set to three positions allowingyou to selectMANUAL operation or one of two AUTO operations: MAN UAL-S e tt h e s l i d i n gk n o b o n fr o n t o f th e f la shu n it to le ft p o sitio n(underthe WH ITE D OT). In thi s switch position,your flash will operatein the manualmode.(Fig.4) AUTO-When used for automatic flash photography,the unit's light output varies according to the FLASH-TO-SUBJECT distanceand retlectivity subiect. of Two ditferentautomaticsettingsare providedto give you control over the depth of field in your photographs. small lensopenningfor the greatest GREEN- Utilizesrelative depth of tield Automaticoperatingrange0.9-5.3 (3-17ft) at f/5.6 ASA100(Fig.5) m RED Utilizeslargerlens openningfor relatively shallow depth of tield (Fig.5) Automaticoperatingrange1.3-1 m (4.5-35 at t/2.8ASA1O0 1 ft)

. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A) BY II,|AIN FLASH ONLY Sl i d et he O N- O F Fs w i t c hf o r M l N I- F L ASH th e ' O' o o sitio n n d slid ethe mai n ON -OFFsw i tchto 'ON ' to a position.GREENLAMP appearingin the ON-OFFswitch knob will light up indicating"POWERON". When fully charged,READYLAMP will light up indicatingthat the unit is readyfor operation. After operation, unit will automatically recyclefor furtheroperation. B) BY OUAL FLASHES(MAIN + MINI FLASHES) Slide the ON-OFF switch for MINI-FLASHto the'l' oositionand slide the main ON-OFF switch to'ON' position.(Fig.7) AUTO-SHUT.OFFFEAruRE lf the unit is not manuallyturnedOFF within60 secondsapprox.lrom lastoperation, GREENlightwill go the out indicatingthat the unit has turned oft automatically. However,RED READY LAMP will stay on for approximately minutes. 25 lf times betweenflash operations from 10 minutesor over,it is suggested that the MAIN ON-OFFswitch are be turned back'ON' beforetaking anotherflash pictureto insuretull charge. TEST BUTTON the Button is locatedin the rearof the tlash unit on the hot shoe.Whenthe TEST BUTTON is activated, unit 60 afterapproximately seconds will automatically turn on and recharge again,and will turn otf automatically a gain.(Fig. 8)

FLASHOPERATION-MANUAL USE
set the AUTo-MANUAL 3 POSITIONSWITCHon tront bodytothe left position(underwHlTE DOT).In this positionyour flash unit will operatein the MANUAL MODE. (Fig.g) Set the sliding scale on the back of the unit in such a positionthat the speedof the film being usedapears adiacentthe trianglemark (e.9.ASA100/DlN21 ). Estimate(or measureJor greater accuracy)the camera to subiect distanceand then locate the nearest greater reading in feet or metres in the scale. Read the adiacentfigure on the inner disc to determinethe camera lens aperturesetting (e.g. f4 for a distanceof say 25 feev7.s metre).(Fig.1O) Ensure that photographs are not taken out of the effective rangesas they will be under-exposed.

FLASH OPERATION- COMPUTORUSE

The built-in photosensitivecell measures the light emanating from the subject and the computor automatically determines correctquantityof light required. the There are two settingsfor computor use: a) for relatively close range when the AUTO/MANUAL3 POSITOINswitch is being set under the GREEN DO r. (Flg . 1 1 ) b) for greaterdistances when the AUTO/MANUAL3 POSITION switch is beingset underthe RED DOT. (Fis.12) With the GUIDE SCALE at the back set the appropriate film speed (e.9.ASA100/DlN21), one can choose eitherf5.6settingas indicatedby the GREENor f2.8as indicatedby the RED. The figureswithin the COLOUB LINESspecifies AUTO RANGES which photographs that particutar the at at aoerture can be taken. '17teel/S.3 metres is lhe maximum distance specified by the GREEN setting, therefore for distances of 17 feevs.3 metresor less the GREEN setting should be selectedand the camera lens should be set at f5.6. For the distancesin excessol 17 teetl'.3 metresbut lessthan 35 feevl 1 metres, the RED settinq should be selectedand the cameralens should be set at f2.8. GREENAUTO CHECKLAMP Beforetaking the picture,TEST the flashand confirm correctexposurewith the AUTO-CHECKLAMP. (Fis.13) lf lhe GREENAUTO-CHECKLAMP lightsat ihe samemomentwhen the flashTEST button is pushed,this indicates auto circuit is workingat the correctauto distances. the

the lf the AUTO-CHECKLAMP does not light GREEN,the distancemay be exceeded auto distances. REfEr FLASHOPERATION.COMPUTOR tO USE. When shootingout of doors in daytime,intenseilluminationmay cause malfunctionof the auto circuit and auto check lamp. light may not reachto the subject Whentakinga pictureimmediately afterthe READYLIGHT is on, sufficient in auto mode and GREENAUTO-CHECKLAMP may not light. Alwaysallow the flash unit a few secondsafter READYLIGHT ON for lull capacitorcharging.

FLASH OPERATION-Computor Use wlth Motor Driye Camera.

The thyristorcarcuitry controlsthe output from the capacitor.In the Automatic Mode, only the amount oJ current required is used and the reminder is retained. This conservesbattery power and also reduce recycling time. Also this flash unit is speciallyso designedon the circuitry to be synchronizedwith Motor Drive Camera which has the winder speedby 2 flamesoer a second. 1. Set the knob on tront of unit to right positionunder RED DOT. Set lhe lensappertureof your cameraat f=2.8 for ASA 100film or at f:5.6 for ASA 400 film. 3 . This flash synchronizes with motor drive unit havingthe winderspeedby 2 flamesper a second. 4. Keepthe distance5-7 feet (1.5-2..1m) betweencameraand subjectfor rapid recyclingflashesand alsoJor maximumnumberof {lasheslike 20 times althoughthe average l0 times. is 5 . Use 4 FRESH batteries and betoretaking picturewith f lashunit,wait a littlebit longerafterneon lamp ON for gettingbetterresult.

TILTING HEAD ADJUSTABLE BOUNCESWIVEL

The angle of flash can be elevateduniversally shown is Fig.14tor conventional and for reflectedflash bj turningthe head of flash unit.

The light is reflectedsatisfactorily provided that the ceiling or side-wall is llat-surfaces,or averageheight and not a dark, non-reflective colour. photographs. light is that it resultsin soft, shadowless The benetitof reflected

The computorfunctionsnormallyin bounce flash photography, however, total flashto subiectdistanq the lensapertureselected. should be calculated and appropriate

PHOTOGRAPHICEFFECTSBY DUAL FLASH LIGHTING

a) With direct flash lighting, picturessutfer from strong, distractingshadows behind subjectsand lign evenwhen an automaticmode has beenemploied.(Fig.1 subjectsmay appeartoo stronglyilluminated

b) To solve these eflects, BOUNCE flash is promoted to reduce shadows behind the subjects and softer highlights.However, this photographing sometimesproducesdark areasin the subiects-eyes, neck,lol example,in a portraitphotos. (Flg.l6)

c) The STARBLITZ 3300DTSwith DUAL FLASH TUBES improves photographson the bounce llast techniques providinglow powerfill-in flashwithout creatingharshbackgroundshadows.(Fig.l7) by

USINGWIDE-ANGLE AND COLOURFILTERS

1. WIDEANGLEADAPTOR With this attachment, lenseswith an angle of view up to 70' can be usedand the adaptorgivessoft lighting effect.To compensate the greaterspreadof light,the working lensaperturehas to be increased one f for by stop when operatingthe unit at manualmode. For example, working aperturebecomesf/5.6 for over3.7 m (12ft) at 100ASA/DIN21. the providedthe working distances On AUTO, a changeof recommended working aperturesis not necessary are revised follows. as Greensetting 0.9-3.75 (3-12ft) : m Red setting:1.3-7.5 (4-24ft) m Thesevaluesrelateto f/5.6 (green)and il2.8 (rcd\ at 100ASA. 2 COLOURFILTERS The light absorbedby the Jilters necessitates increase exposure. an in For "eftect"picturesin colour,where over-correction undesirable, is open the lensapertureby one or two stops. photography, In black-and-while exposuremust be increased appropriately and this should be in the order ot two to threestops.A practical test is recommended determinea realistic to workingvalue.

FLASHPHOTOGRAPHY OFF-CAMERA

to It is possible use the flashaway from the cameraby meansof the Synchrocord supplied. distanceis taken into account,or When employedin this way, alwaysensurethat the total flash-to-subject will under-exposure result. ie.-donot allowthe f lashto lace away from a to Also ensurethat the llash unit is held"SQUARE" the camera, reflecting surface.

f to when usingbounceflashor the unit detached rom the camera, ensurethat the WARNING: lt is important, will be under-exposed. total flashto subjectdistanceis taken into accounl,otherwisephotographs

to flash-reflector corresponds When using this electronicflash unit, pleasemake sure that lhe rectangular picture. you will not obtain an evenlyilluminated pictureformat,otherwise the rectangular

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PRECAUTIONS
pleaserelerto qualifiedservice 1. Shouldthe unit fail to operatefor any reason other than depleted batteries personnel. high voltagecapacitoris incorporated the unit. A in 2. Removethe batteries the unit is not in use tor any periodexceeding if say 2 or3 weeks. 3. Keepthe unit dry and store in a moisture-free environment. 4. When photographing outdoorsor in a largeroom or hallwhereare no effective reflecting surfaces nearby, it is necessary set the cameralensat a winderaperture to than that indicatedin the exposure table(1 or 2 f stops). 5. Readylighl. the ready-lighlremainson afterthe unit has beenswitchedoff, no harm resultsfromleaving 11 the chargeto graduallydisperse to dischargeby pressingthe open flash button.However, preserve to or batterylife, it is preferable to discharge unit. not the 6. Close-up photography.Wilh extensiontubes or bellows,the extra exposurefor close working is best determinedby referenceto the factors providedwilh the extensiontubes or the approximatescale of reproduction with bellows. The exposuretactor: (1+scale)2.Thus, at a scaleof 1 : 1, for example, exposure the factor is 4x and the lensapertureshould be openedtwo stops. Because continuallystriveto improveour productswe may changespecifications we without prior notice.

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