Multiple flash photography (MULTI)

This flash unit is capable of firing multiple times while the camera shutter is open (multiple flash photography). Multiple flash photography allows you to capture a series of movements of the subject in a single photo.

Hint

  • For multiple flash photography, you need to place the camera in M shooting mode. Otherwise, you may not obtain the proper exposure.

  • To avoid blurring of images due to hand movement, it is recommended that you use a tripod for multiple flash photography.

  1. Work with the menu of the camera attached with this flash unit to specify [Multi Flash Firing] for the flash control mode.

    For details on the external flash settings of the camera, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.

  2. Operate the camera to specify the flash interval, the number of flashes, and the flash power level for multiple flash photography.
  3. Operate the camera to specify the shutter speed and the aperture.

    The shutter speed should be at least equal to the value obtained by dividing the specified number of flashes (Times) by the specified flash interval (Hz).

    For example, if [10] is selected for the number of flashes; and [5Hz] for the flash interval, specify at least 2 seconds for the shutter speed of the camera.

  4. Press the shutter button on the camera to take a photo.
    Wait until the TEST button on the flash unit lights in orange (ready to fire), and then press the shutter button.

Maximum number of flashes for continuous firing in multi flash firing mode

Due to the limited battery capacity, the maximum number of flashes for continuous firing in multi flash firing mode are listed in the following tables as guidelines.


When using the alkaline batteries

Flash power levels Flash intervals (Hz)
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1/8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 8 10
1/16 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 30 50
1/32 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 20 25 50 100*
1/64 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 35 40 40 50 65 90 100* 100* 100* 100*
1/128 50 50 50 50 60 60 60 65 95 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100*

“100*” indicates 100 or greater.


When using the nickel-hydride batteries

Flash power levels Flash intervals (Hz)
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1/8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 20 80
1/16 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 15 25 100* 100* 100*
1/32 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 20 35 45 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100*
1/64 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 30 45 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100*
1/128 50 50 50 50 55 65 95 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100* 100*

“100*” indicates 100 or greater.

Note

  • The maximum number of flashes for continuous firing varies depending on the type and condition of the batteries.

  • When a wide-angle lens with the focal length of less than 24 mm is used, the periphery of the monitor screen on the camera may appear darker.

  • When a physically long lens is used, the flash light may be obstructed by the lens end.

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