62 A
DVANCED OPERATION
WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH NOTES
Camera-to-subject
distance
Flash-to-subject
distance
The camera and flash must
be within 5m (16.4 ft)
of the subject.
The following chart list the minimum distances required when using
Program/Maxxum Flash 5600HS (D) and 3600HS (D). For more
detailed information or when using High Speed Sync. (HSS), refer
to the flash unit manual.
Aperture
Min. camera-to-subj. dist. Min. flash-to-subj. dist.
ISO 100 ISO 100ISO 400 ISO 400
ƒ/2.8
ƒ/4.0
ƒ/5.6
1.4m / 4.6ft 1.4m / 4.6ft
1.0m / 3.3ft
1.0m / 3.3ft
1.0m* / 3.3ft*
1.0m* / 3.3ft*
2.8m / 9.2ft 2.8m / 9.2ft
2.0m / 6.6ft
2.0m / 6.6ft
2.0m / 6.6ft
2.0m / 6.6ft
* The maximum flash-to-subject distance when using
Program/Maxxum Flash 3600HS (D) is 3.5m (11.5ft) at ƒ/4.0 and
2.5m (8.2ft) at ƒ/5.6 with ISO 100 film.
Wireless/Remote flash performs best under subdued light or interior
lighting. Under bright light sources, the flash may not be able to
detect the control signals from the camera’s built-in flash.
When not using off-camera flash units, always turn off the wireless
flash mode; inaccurate flash exposures will result.