Platinum PT-DFLEXT1N User manual

Platinum
Brand
Platinum
Model
PT-DFLEXT1N
Category
Camera flashes
Type
User manual

Platinum PT-DFLEXT1N

The Platinum PT-DFLEXT1N is an i-TTL auto flash that supports Nikon cameras. It comes with a variety of features that help you take great photos and videos, including:

  • i-TTL autoflash: This feature automatically adjusts the flash output to match the lighting conditions, ensuring that your photos are properly exposed.
  • High-speed sync: This feature allows you to use the flash at shutter speeds up to 1/8000s, giving you more creative control over your images.
  • Bounce flash: This feature allows you to bounce the flash off of a wall or ceiling to create softer, more flattering light.

Platinum PT-DFLEXT1N

The Platinum PT-DFLEXT1N is an i-TTL auto flash that supports Nikon cameras. It comes with a variety of features that help you take great photos and videos, including:

  • i-TTL autoflash: This feature automatically adjusts the flash output to match the lighting conditions, ensuring that your photos are properly exposed.
  • High-speed sync: This feature allows you to use the flash at shutter speeds up to 1/8000s, giving you more creative control over your images.
  • Bounce flash: This feature allows you to bounce the flash off of a wall or ceiling to create softer, more flattering light.
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW PRODUCT,
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE.
USER GUIDE
i-TTL AUTO FLASH FOR NIKON™
PT-DFLEXT1N
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Back view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up your flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching and removing the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Turning on the flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using your flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Fully automatic flash shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using i-TTL autoflash in the shooting modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Flash Value Lock (FV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the High-speed Sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using bounce flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Creating a catchlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using ZOOM to set the flash coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using manual flash (M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using stroboscopic (multi) flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using second-curtain sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using S1/S2 slave triggering mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Setting custom functions (C.Fn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Legal notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
One-year limited warranty - Platinum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Platinum product. Your
PT-DFLEXT1N auto flash represents the state-of-the-art in automatic electronic flash
design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
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Important safety instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus in the water.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
11 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain,
moisture, dripping, or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on it.
Features
Package contents
•i-TTL Auto Flash
•Mini stand
•Protective carrying bag
•User Guide
•Quick Start Guide
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Front view
# Item Description
1 AF-assist beam emitter Projects a red light beam to help the camera focus in darker settings.
2 Optic slave sensor Detects light from a camera’s built-in flash or other flash source to trigger the flash.
3 External power port Plug an external high-power battery pack or other external power supply into this socket
to supplement the flash’s internal batteries. Can also be used instead of the internal
batteries.
4 Power port cover Covers and protects the external power port.
5 Mounting foot Connect to the camera’s hot shoe to mount and connect the flash on the camera.
6 Built-in wide angle panel
and white reflector card
Use the wide angle lens to spread the flash light over a wider angle or to reduce its direct
intensity. Pull out the white reflector card with the flash head pointed up to create a more
diffused light and a catchlight in a subjetc's eye for portrait shots. See “Creating a
catchlight” on page 15.
7 Flash head Provides the light (flash) for the photograph.
8 Tripod mount socket Use with the flash in slave mode to mount the flash to a tripod or similar device.
9 PC sync terminal cover Covers the PC sync terminal.
10 PC sync terminal Connect a PC sync cord (not included) to this jack to control the flash remotely.
11 Locking knob Tighten this knob to secure the flash to the camera.
12 Contacts Provides electrical contact to a camera’s hot shoe.
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Back view
# Item Description
1 Bounce angle indicator Indicates the angle of head tilt, when used for bounce flash. See “Using bounce flash” on
page 15.
2 LCD panel Displays setting and status information. See “LCD panel” on page 6.
3 ZOOM button Press to zoom the flash head out or in. See “Using ZOOM to set the flash coverage
” on
page 16.
4 MODE button Press to change the flash mode. See “Using i-TTL autoflash in the shooting modes” on page
11.
5 Press once to light the panel.
Press and hold to access custom functions. See “Setting custom functions (C.Fn)
” on
page 22
6 / Press to select the previous or next item. Also press to decrease or increase the setting.
7 button Press to set or select an option after it has been selected.
8
button Press to set the S1 or S2 slave triggering mode. See “Using S1/S2 slave triggering mode” on
page 21.
9 Battery compartment cover Slide open to install or replace the batteries.
10 Flash-ready indicator/TEST
button
Lights red when the flash is ready to use. Press to fire a test flash.
Caution: Do not look closely at the flash window or point it at someone’s eyes at close
range.
11 Power switch Slide to the right to turn the flash on. Slide to the left to turn the flash off.
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LCD panel
# Item Description
1 M/Multi Indicates whether manual (M) or multi-flash (Multi) is selected.
2 TTL Indicates that the flash is in i-TTL mode.
3 Indicates that the high speed sync (FP flash) is enabled.
4 Indicates that the second-curtain sync is enabled.
5 X/XXX Indicates the manual flash output level.
6 XX+XX Hz • Multi-flash count indicator.
• Multi-flash frequency indicator.
• Manual flash output indicator in 1/3 stop increments.
• FEC - Flash exposure compensation indicator.
7 S1 Indicates that the S1 slave triggering mode is enabled.
8 S2 Indicates that the S2 slave triggering mode is enabled.
9 Lights if the battery is low. Immediately replace the batteries.
10 Meters scale Indicates the flash distance range of the current setting, in meters.
11 Flash range scale Indicates the current flash range.
12 (manual zoom) Indicates that the zoom must be set manually.
13 Zoom focal length Indicates the current zoom setting of the flash. Matches the lens focal length setting in iTTL
mode.
14 Aperture Indicates the current aperture setting of the camera.
15 Feet scale Indicates the flash distance range of the current setting, in feet.
TTL
Multi
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Setting up your flash
Installing the batteries
1 Open the battery compartment cover by pressing it with your thumb, sliding
the compartment down, then lifting it open.
2 Insert four (4) AA batteries (not included), making sure to match the + and –
symbols.
Cautions
• Using AA batteries other than Alkaline or NiMH may
cause improper battery contact due to the irregular
shape of the battery contacts.
• If you change the batteries after firing many flashes
continuously, be aware that the batteries might be hot.
Notes
• Replace all four at one time.
• Make sure all four batteries are the same brand and type.
• Batteries are not included with this flash.
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3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide it into place.
Attaching and removing the flash
1 Turn the camera and the flash off.
2 With the flash facing toward the front of the camera, slide the flash’s mounting
foot all the way into the camera’s hot shoe.
3 Rotate the locking knob on the mounting foot until it’s tight. Do not
overtighten.
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4 Make sure that the camera and flash are turned off, then remove the flash from
the camera by loosening the locking knob and sliding it off of the camera’s hot
shoe.
Turning on the flash
1 Slide the power switch to ON. The flash begins charging. The flash zoom
mechanism also resets. This generates some movement sounds and is normal.
2 When the flash-ready indicator turns red, the camera flash is fully charged and
ready for firing.
Using Auto Power Off
To save battery power, if the flash is not used for 90 seconds the power turns off
automatically when attached to a camera or mounted on its stand or a tripod. When
the flash is in S1/S2 slave triggering mode, the flash enters sleep mode after 30 to 60
minutes (adjustable). To turn the flash on again, press the camera’s shutter button
halfway, or press the flash’s TEST button.
Note
If the battery icon
blinks on the LCD panel, the battery
power is low and the flash stops charging. Change the batteries
immediately.
Note
To test the flash, press the TEST button.
Caution
Do not look closely at the flash window or point it at someone’s
eyes at close range.
Caution
When the power switch is set to ON and the flash power has
automatically turned off, power is still being consumed.
Long-term power discharge damages batteries, so make sure to
slide the power switch to OFF if the flash will not be used for an
extended period.
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Using your flash
Fully automatic flash shooting
Setting the camera's shooting mode to P (Program AE) or AUTO (Full Auto) makes
automatic shooting as easy as normal AE shooting.
1 Set the flash to i-TTL auto flash mode by pressing the MODE button
repeatedly until “TTL” is displayed on the LCD panel.
2 To focus the camera, press the shutter button halfway. The shutter speed and
aperture are displayed in the camera’s viewfinder. Make sure that the icon is
shown in the camera’s viewfinder.
3 Make sure that the subject is within the effective range (indicated by the
lighted bars on the flash range scale) displayed on the flash LCD panel.
Before the shot is recorded by the camera, the flash fires a pre-flash. This is
immediately followed by the main flash.
Note
“TTL” is displayed on the LCD panel even if the camera is
compatible with i-TTL.
TTL
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Using i-TTL autoflash in the shooting modes
Set the camera’s shooting mode to S (shutter-priority AE), A (aperture-priority AE), or
M (manual) to use i-TTL autoflash.
* 1/X seconds is the camera’s maximum flash sync speed.
Mode Description
S Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually.
The camera automatically sets the aperture, matching the shutter speed, to obtain a
standard exposure.
A Select this mode when you want to set the aperture manually.
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed, matching the aperture, to obtain a
standard exposure.
If the background is dark (like a night scene), a slow sync speed is used to obtain a standard
exposure of both the main subject and background.
Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a standard
exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed.
Note: Since a slow shutter speed is used for low-light scenes, use of a tripod is
recommended.
M Select this mode if you want to set both the shutter speed and aperture
manually.
Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash. The exposure of the
background is obtained with the shutter speed and aperture combination you set.
Mode Shutter Speed Setting Aperture Setting
AUTO Automatic Automatic
P Set automatically (1/60s - 1/Xs*) Automatic
S Set Manually (30s - 1/Xs*) Automatic
A Set automatically (30s - 1/Xs*) Manual
M Set manually (bulb 30s - 1/Xs*) Manual
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Using Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC)
Using FEC, this flash can adjust from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. This is useful in situations
where minor adjustments of the TTL system are needed, based on the environment.
1 Set the flash to i-TTL auto flash mode by pressing the MODE button
repeatedly until “TTL” is displayed on the flash LCD panel.
2 Press the SET button. The flash exposure compensation number blinks on the
flash LCD panel.
3 Set the flash exposure compensation number by pressing the - or + button.
4 Press the SET button again to confirm the setting. The flash exposure
compensation number stops blinking.
5 To cancel flash exposure compensation, set the number to “+0.0”. The number
stops blinking on the LCD panel.
Notes
• The flash exposure compensation amount can only be set
in TTL mode.
• If the camera has also set the flash exposure
compensation amount, the final flash amount is
determined by the common effects of the two amounts.
TTL
0
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7
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5
2
3
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6
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3
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40 60
m
ft
Zoom
mm
30+
F
56
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Using the Flash Value Lock (FV)
The FV (flash value) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting into the flash for any
part of the scene you select.
1 Set the flash to i-TTL auto flash mode by pressing the MODE button
repeatedly until “TTL” is displayed on the flash LCD panel.
2 Focus on the subject.
3 Place the selected subject in the center of the viewfinder, then press the FV
button on the camera. The camera flash fires a preflash and the required flash
output for the subject is retained in memory.
Each time you press the FV button, a preflash is fired, a new flash exposure
setting is locked into memory, and the FV lock icon is displayed in the
camera’s viewfinder.
Notes
• If the i-TTL mode is not selected, the FV lock cannot be
set.
• If the subject is too small, FV lock might not be very
effective.
•The FV button is on the camera. The FV button position
may vary based on different Nikon camera models.
Please refer to the instruction manual of your Nikon
camera model.
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Using the High-speed Sync
By using the high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can synchronize with all shutter
speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash
portraits.
High Speed Sync is automatically enabled when:
• the flash is in TTL or M mode,
• the camera is in A, S, P, or M mode,
• and the camera's flash setting menu is set to "1/250S (Auto FP)" or "1/320S
(Auto FP)".
1 Set the flash sync speed to 1/320s (Auto FP) or 1/250s (Auto FP) in the
camera's flash setting menu, then press the shutter button halfway. The
high-speed sync icon is displayed on the flash LCD panel.
2 Turn the camera’s command dial to set the shutter speed to 1/250s or faster. To
make sure that the FP flash function works properly, check the shutter speed
in the camera’s viewfinder. If it shows a speed of 1/250s or faster, the FP flash
function is enabled.
Notes
• If you set the shutter speed to 1/320s (Auto FP) or 1/250s
(Auto FP) in the Nikon camera setting, is displayed
in the flash LCD panel regardless of the actual shutter
speed.
• With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the
shorter the effective flash range.
• To return to normal flash, set the flash sync speed to
something other than Auto FP. The icon disappears
when you press the shutter halfway.
• Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
• Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15
consecutive high-speed sync flashes.
TTL
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Using bounce flash
By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash bounces off of the
surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject
for a more natural-looking shot. This is called bounce flash.
• Hold the flash head and turn it to the angle you want.
Creating a catchlight
With the white reflector card you can create a catchlight (a light source that causes a
specular highlight) in the subject’s eyes to add life to their facial expression.
1 Point the flash head upward 90°.
2 Pull out the wide angle panel on the front of the flash head. The white
reflector card comes out at the same time.
Notes
• If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash
might be too weak and may result in underexposure.
• The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white color for high
reflectance. If the bounce surface is not white, the
surface color may affect the picture.
270
90
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3 Push the wide angle panel back in, leaving the white reflector card out.
4 Hold the flash head and turn it to the angle you want.
Using ZOOM to set the flash coverage
The flash coverage can be set, automatically or manually, to match the lens focal
length from 24 mm to 105 mm. Also, with the built-in wide angle panel, the flash
coverage can be expanded for 14 mm wide-angle lenses.
1 Set your camera to manual zoom. (manual zoom) appears on the flash LCD
panel.
2 Press the ZOOM button until the Zoom value blinks on the LCD panel.
3 Press the - or + buttons to change the flash coverage. If manual zoom is not
turned on, the flash coverage is set automatically.
Notes
• The catchlight does not appear in the subject’s eyes if you
swing the flash head left or right.
• For maximum catchlight effect, stay approximately 4.9 ft
(1.5 m) away from the subject.
Notes
• If you set the flash coverage manually, make sure that it
covers the lens focal length so that the picture does not
have a dark periphery.
• If you use a commercially-available PC sync cord to
connect the camera to the flash’s PC sync terminal, set
the flash zoom manually.
TTL
0.5 0
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7
1
1.5
2
3
4
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18
1.
7
2.3
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30
40 60
m
ft
Zoom
mm F
35
56
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Using the wide angle panel
Use the wide angle panel to spread light over a wider angle or to reduce its intensity.
1 Pull out the wide angle panel on the front of the flash head. The white
reflector card comes out at the same time.
2 Push the white reflector card back in, leaving the wide angle panel out.
3 Pivot the wide angle panel down over the flash head. The flash coverage is
extended to 14 mm.
Notes
• If you use bounce flash with the wide angle panel in
place, the subject is illuminated by both the bounce flash
and direct flash, which may look unnatural.
• Pull out the wide angle panel gently. Using excessive
force may detach the wide angle panel from the flash
head.
•The ZOOM button does not work with the wide angle
panel in place.
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Using manual flash (M)
The flash output is adjustable from full power to 1/128th power in 1/3rd step
increments. Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to
obtain a correct flash exposure when using manual flash.
1 Press the MODE button repeatedly until the M is displayed on the LCD panel.
2 Press the SET button to set the flash output. The flash output blinks on the
LCD panel.
3 Press the - button to set a lower value, or the + button to set a higher value.
4 Press the SET button again to lock the settings.
5 Press the shutter button halfway to see the effective flash range displayed.
Using stroboscopic (multi) flash
Using stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. This can be used to capture
multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph.
You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per second, expressed as Hz), the
number of flashes, and the flash output.
1 Press the MODE button repeatedly until “Multi” is displayed on the flash LCD
panel.
0.5 0
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3
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18
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Multi
Hz
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2 Press the SET button to select the first item. The flash repeat rate or frequency
(the number of flashes per second) blinks on the LCD panel.
3 To set the multi-flash count (the number of flash actuations), press the - or + to
select the number of flashes.
4 Press the SET button. The next item to be set (the flash power level) starts
blinking.
5 To set the flash power level, press the - or + to select the power level.
6 Press the SET button. You can select 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, or 1/128.
Calculating the shutter speed
During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing stops. Use the
formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it with the camera.
Number of flashes / Firing frequency = Shutter speed
For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz, the
shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.
Caution
To avoid overheating and damaging the flash head, do not use
stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession. After 10
times, allow the camera flash to rest for at least 15 minutes. If
you try to use the stroboscopic flash mode more than 10 times in
succession, the firing might stop automatically to protect the
flash head. If this happens, allow the camera flash to rest for at
least 15 minutes.
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Maximum stroboscopic flashes
Notes
• Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly
reflective subject against a dark background.
• Use of a tripod, a remote switch, and an external power
source is recommended.
• A flash output of 1/1 or 1/2 cannot be set for
stroboscopic flash.
• Stroboscopic flash can be used with bulb mode on the
camera.
Hz
Flash Output
1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128
1 Hz
6 1430609090
2 Hz
3 Hz5 1230609090
4 Hz4 1020508080
5 Hz 4 8 20 40 70 70
6 Hz 3 6 20 32 56 56
7 Hz 3 6 20 28 44 44
8 Hz 3 5 10 24 36 36
9 Hz 3 5 10 22 32 32
10 Hz 2 4 8 20 28 28
20 Hz
2 4 8 12 24 24
30 Hz
40 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
70 Hz
80 Hz
90 Hz
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Platinum PT-DFLEXT1N User manual

Platinum
Brand
Platinum
Model
PT-DFLEXT1N
Category
Camera flashes
Type
User manual

Platinum PT-DFLEXT1N

The Platinum PT-DFLEXT1N is an i-TTL auto flash that supports Nikon cameras. It comes with a variety of features that help you take great photos and videos, including:

  • i-TTL autoflash: This feature automatically adjusts the flash output to match the lighting conditions, ensuring that your photos are properly exposed.
  • High-speed sync: This feature allows you to use the flash at shutter speeds up to 1/8000s, giving you more creative control over your images.
  • Bounce flash: This feature allows you to bounce the flash off of a wall or ceiling to create softer, more flattering light.
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