User manual FUJIFILM FLASH TTL EF-42

[. . . ] Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result. Do not use the flash in the vicinity of containers holding cosmetics or drugs. Should the contents spill or overflow, they could enter the flash and cause fire, electric shock, or other injury. If the batteries leak and fluid gets in contact with your eyes, skin or clothing, flush the affected area with clean water and seek medical attention or call an emergency number right away. [. . . ] Refer to the instructions provided with the charger for more information. Disposal Dispose of used batteries in accord with local regulations. ENGLISH EN-2 Liquid Crystal In the event that the display is damaged, care should be taken to avoid contact with liquid crystal. Take the urgent action indicated should any of the following situations arise: · If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, clean the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water. · If liquid crystal enters your eyes, flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. · If liquid crystal is swallowed, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting, then seek medical assistance. Caring for the Flash To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and Use If the flash will not be used for an extended period, remove batteries. Do not store or use the flash in locations that are: · exposed to rain, steam, or smoke · very humid or extremely dusty · exposed to direct sunlight or very high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle on a sunny day · extremely cold · subject to strong vibration · exposed to strong magnetic fields, such as near a broadcasting antenna, power line, radar emitter, motor, transformer, or magnet · in contact with volatile chemicals such as pesticides · next to rubber or vinyl products Water and Sand Exposure to water and sand can also damage the flash and its internal circuitry and mechanisms. When using the flash at the beach or seaside, avoid exposing the flash to water or sand. Condensation Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur when entering a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the flash. If this occurs, turn the flash off and wait for the condensation to evaporate. Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust from the flash window, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lenscleaning fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the flash, particularly the flash window. The body of flash can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. EN-3 ENGLISH Thank you for your purchase of a FUJIFILM EF-42 clip-on flash unit. Using the Flash After mounting the flash on the camera, do not pick the camera up by the flash. The flash may become separated from the hot shoe, causing the camera to fall. For information on compatible cameras, visit our website at http:// www. fujifilm. com/products/digital_cameras/index. html Principal Features · Maximum flash output equivalent to a GN of 42/138 (ISO 100, m/ft): Auto zoom ( ) automatically matches flash angle to lens focal lengths in the 24­105 mm range (35 mm format equivalent). · Flexible bounce-flash lighting: The flash head can be rotated 90° vertically, 180° left, or 120° right to provide bounce-flash lighting in nearly all situations. · Exposure compensation: Exposure compensation of ±1. 5 EV gives free rein to your creative powers. Choose from settings of ­1. 5, ­1, ­0. 5, 0, +0. 5, +1, and +1. 5 EV. · Adjustable flash output: Manual flash level adjustment gives you a choice of full output (/) or /, /, /, /, /, / of full power. [. . . ] Q Flash intensity may drop by about 25% depending on the color and type of the reflecting surface. Q If possible, bounce lighting off a surface that is white or nearly white. Particular care is advised when taking color photographs, as light reflected from colored surfaces may affect the colors in the image. EN-11 ENGLISH Continuous Use Using the flash many times in quick succession can cause overheating that may damage the flash. It is recommended that you turn off the flash for ten minutes after about ten consecutive shots. Working Range (ISO 100, m) 24/16 12 6 3 1. 5 Lens focal length in mm (35 mm format/APS-C) 28/9 35/24 50/34 70/48 85/58 105/70 13 14 17 19 20 21 6. 5 7 8. 5 9. 5 10 10. 5 3. 3 3. 5 4. 3 4. 8 5 5. 2 1. 7 1. 8 2. 2 2. 4 2. 5 2. 6 0. 8 0. 9 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 0. 4 0. 5 0. 6 0. 7 Specifications Power zoom Color temperature Batteries Operating temperature Dimensions (H × W × D) Weight Adjusted automatically on signal from camera Can be adjusted manually by pressing zoom button Approx. [. . . ]