Related Manuals for Cactus KF36
Summary of Contents for Cactus KF36
- Page 1 ™ KF36 Manual Adjustable Flash Instruction Manual Harvest One Limited 1101 David House, 8-20 Nanking Street Kowloon, Hong Kong www.cactus-image.com Printed in Hong Kong © 2009 Harvest One Limited...
- Page 3 NOMENCLATURE Open Flash Button Sensor Socket Battery Compartment Cover Illuminated Calculator Dial ASA / DIN Indicator Arrow Lens / Filter Slot Zoom / Bounce Flash Head Zoom Setting Indicator Bounce Angle Scale Sufficient Light Indicator Calculator Dial Light Button On-Off Switch Ready Light Mounting Foot Lock Lever Mounting Foot...
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your photographic equipment, follow the following basic safety precautions: Read and understand all instructions before use. Do not leave any equipment unattended while in use. Close supervision is necessary when any equipment is used by or near children.
-
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Power Source Ready Light Battery Saving Circuit Battery Operation Inserting Batteries Forming the Capacitor Thyristor Circuit Zoom / Bounce Flash Head Zoom Position Bounce Angle Output Control Vari Sensor Module Mode Selector Dial Calculator Dial Sufficient Light Indicator Attaching the Flash to the Camera Shooting Automatically On-Camera Direct Flash... -
Page 6: Power Source
Battery Saving Circuit is in operation and the unit is at full power. The new Cactus KF-36 has a modified triggering circuit which allows you to fire the flash before the Ready Light goes on. But be aware that underexposures may result when the unit is fired before the Ready Light is on. -
Page 7: Battery Operation
Battery Operation Inserting Batteries Set the Flash Head to the straight-ahead 0 ﾟ position. Pushing with your thumb from the front of the unit, slide and open the Battery Compartment Cover (3) and take out the Battery Holder (27). NOTE: There is a stop built into the cover to prevent it from coming all the way off the back. -
Page 8: Zoom / Bounce Flash Head
Bounce Angle Cactus KF-36 will tilt to any of the five click positions (9) ( 0 ﾟ , 45 ﾟ , 60 ﾟ , 75 ﾟ , 90 ﾟ ), depending on the lighting you want to create. When the flash is set at 45 ﾟ , 60 ﾟ... -
Page 9: Mode Selector Dial
Mode Selector Dial The Mode Selector Dial (24) on the Vari Sensor Module allows you to set Cactus KF-36 for manual operation or automatic operation with four different f-stops on your camera lens. This provides you with a means for controlling the depth of field in your photographs. -
Page 10: Calculator Dial
Calculator Dial The Calculator Dial (4) is a convenient built-in guide for determining flash exposures. It is not electronically connected to the flash. After familiarizing yourself with the meanings of the numbers and colors, you will find the dial a very versatile tool. -
Page 11: Sufficient Light Indicator
closest distance from your subject that the flash can be properly used. The number in the center of the wedge is the longest distance. The number above the colored wedge is the f-stop number to set your camera lens to. If the colored wedges fall between two different f-stops, refer to the Automatic f-stop Settings and Corresponding Ranges (page 21) to determine the best f-stop to use. -
Page 12: Attaching The Flash To The Camera
Set your camera lens to the f-stop indicated above that colored wedge on the Calculator Dial. Switch on the flash unit. After the green Ready Light glows, fire the flash by pushing the Open Flash Button (1). If the flash exposure is adequate, the green Sufficient Light Indicator (10) will glow for about 2 seconds immediately after firing the flash. -
Page 13: On-Camera Direct Flash
Please note that while the f/number changes with the speed of the film / ISO, the auto range remains constant. On-Camera Direct Flash This method of operation with your Cactus KF-36 allows you to photograph subjects at maximum distances from the flash while still maintaining automatic flash exposure control. -
Page 14: On-Camera Bounce Flash
Example: You wish to photograph a subject 10 feet away and desire moderately great depth of field. Using ASA film / ISO 100 and the Zoom / Bounce Head in the NORM position, set the Mode Selector Dial to the Blue position and set your camera lens to f8. -
Page 15: Off-Camera Direct And Bounce Flash
Cactus KF36 can be operated wirelessly with Cactus Wireless Flash Trigger. Off camera flash provides better lighting control of your subject by placing KF36 at various angles and distances without being hindered by wire. The flash can then be aimed either directly at the subject or at many different types of reflective surfaces such as ceilings, walls or photo umbrellas and still maintain fully automatic exposure control and manual control. -
Page 16: Shooting Manually
Take the picture when the green Ready Light glows. Caution: For rapid sequence flash pictures in the manual mode, you may fire your Cactus KF-36 as soon as the green Ready Light glows. However, to prevent possible damage, avoid a continuous series of more than 25 flashes and allow the unit to “rest”... -
Page 17: Bounce Flash
Bounce Flash Your flash can be used in the manual “M” mode for bounce flash at distances beyond the maximum automatic operating range. First, set Mode Selector Dial to manual “M”. To determine the proper exposure when using bounce flash in manual mode, use any ONE of the following methods: In rooms of average size and color, a good general rule is to open your lens TWO f-stops wider than if you were shooting direct;... -
Page 18: Fill-In Flash
To handle these needs, you can reduce the light output levels from full power to 1/2, 1/4 or 1/16 power using your flash’s variable power system with Vari-Power. To operate the Vari-Power system: 1. Set the black arrow of Vari-Power Dial (inner ring of the 1/16 Calculator Dial) to: 2. -
Page 19: Multiple Flash Lighting
Multiple Flash Lighting The Vari-Sensor Module on your flash makes multiple flash lighting easier, because when you use your flash as a fill-in lighting with main flash, you can “dial in” the lighting ratios. Set up your main flash and determine the f-stop you’re going to use. Set up your secondary flash unit at a distance equal to the main flash-to-subject distance. -
Page 20: Specifications
Battery life: 100 flashes in manual full-power mode Recycle Time: 10.4 seconds All specifications are with Cactus KF-36 set in manual mode. In most cases, recycle time and number of flashes will improve in the automatic mode if the subject is at less than the maximum auto distance. -
Page 21: Calculator Dial Illustrations
Calculator Dial Illustrations Photo A ISO: DIN21/ASA100 Flash Head: NORM Power: Full Photo B ISO: DIN21/ASA100 Flash Head: TELE Power: Full Photo C ISO: DIN21/ASA100 Flash Head: NORM Focal length: 5 ft Aperture: F16... -
Page 24: Warranty
Warranty The limited warranty set forth below is given by Harvest One Limited in the world with respect to the Cactus brand Flash KF36 purchased with this limited warranty. Your Cactus Flash KF36 or other contents, when delivered to you in new... - Page 25 LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE CACTUS FLASH KF36 NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF HARVEST ONE LIMITED.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the KF36 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers