Rollei Flash Unit 58F User manual

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Blitzgerät 58F
Flash Unit 58F

Blitzgerät 58F
Flash Unit 58F
Gebrauchsanweisung ..... 4–56
Manual instruction ......57–110
Notice d‘utilisation .....111–164
Instrucciones ..........165–218
Instruzioni ............219–272
Instruções.............273–226

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CONTENT
Safety Instruction .............58
Specifications ................59
Nomenclature ................60
Display Icons.................62
Basic operation ..............63
Auto-Focus Auxiliary AF Lamp ..63
Battery Installation...........65
Attach the Flash to the Camera . 66
Turn Power On ..............67
Common Flash Mode ..........68
Flash exposure bracketing.......69
On-line Operation .............70
Other Automatic Flash
Shooting Mode ...............71
Manual Flash Mode M .........72
Stroboscopic Flash Mode (Multi)..72
LED Light....................74
High Speed Sync /
Rear-Curtain Sync .............74
Wireless Flash Mode...........76
2.4G wireless master mode
(Canon).....................78
2.4G wireless master mode
(Nikon) .....................83
Wireless Slave Mode
(Wireless 2.4G SLAVE)..........87
Wireless master mode
(command) (Canon) ...........88
Wireless Master Mode
(command) (Nikon) ............93
Wireless Instruction Mode
(SLAVE C/SLAVE N) . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Light Sensing Mode ...........98
Multi Lighting Applications......99
2.4G Light Applications .......99
Light Transmission Application. 100
Wireless light-sensing
application (S1 / S2).........101
Automatic Save Function .....102
Setting Position and
Operation range............103
Using the Built-In
Refecting Card .............103
Bounce Flash ..............104
Use the Built-In Wide
Angel Diffuser .............105
Voice Prompts ..............106
Custom Menu Setting .........107
Disposal | Battery Warning .....109
Conformity .................110
Flash Unit 58F

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Thank you for purchasing this Rollei Flash Unit.
Please read this manual carefully before using the Flash Unit and use it correctly
according to the given instructions.
Safety Instruction
1. Never trigger the Flash Unit around flammable gas or liquid gas (such as gaso-
line and solvents)! There is the risk of explosion!
2. Neither shoot with the Flash Unit at drivers of cars, buses or trains, nor the
riders of motorcycles and bicycles. They may be temporarily blind of the bright
light which can cause traffic accidents.
3. Never trigger the Flash Unit directly in front of your eyes! Using the Flash Unit
directly at people or animal‘s eyes might damage the retinas and cause serious
visual disturbances, even blindness.
4. Only use the batteries listed in this manual!
5. Never place the batteries in high-temperature environment, such as under the
sun or in the fire.
6. Remove the drained battery from the Flash Unit, as the alkaline liquid can exude
from the battery which will damage the Flash Unit.
7. Keep the Flash Unit and battery charger away from water (such as the rain).
8. Protect the Flash Unit from extremely hot or damp environment.
9. Do not put the Flash Unit in the glove box of the car dashboard. Do not put any
light-proof items before or on the reflection shield when the Flash Unit will be trigge-
red. Please take care that there is no dirt on the reflection as otherwise the high energy
that the Flash Unit emits, will burn the item or damage the reflection shield.
10. Never open the Flash Unit by yourself! There will be the danger of electric shocks.
Non-professional personal cannot fix the components within the Flash Unit.
11. If fast continuous shootings under full light output are done, you need to stop
for 15 minutes after every 10 continuous flashes to prevent overheating.
12. If the flash is used in full light output with continuous repititions in combination with
a zoom position of less than 35 mm, the diffuser will get hot due to high energy.
13. The quick change of temperatures might cause vapour condensation.
14. Never use any defected batteries for this Flash Unit.

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Specification
Technical Features
Guide Number 58 (ISO 100, 180 mm)
Motorised Zoom 18 - 180 mm, manual / automatic zoom
TTL Flash Mode TTL, M, FEB, 2.4G Master ,2.4G Slave, S1, S2,
Multi
Wireless Trigger Distance Lightpulse,inductionashlight
WL Transmission Range Indoor up to 30 m | Outdoor up to 50 m
WL Transmission range 2.4 GHz Up to 50 m
Swivel Reector Tilt angle : -7° up to +90°
Rotation angle left / right: 0° up to +180°
Slave Group and Unit 2.4 G 16 Slave communication channels (1–16) |
3 Slave unit groups (A, B, C)
Slave Group and Unit Infrared 4 Slave communication channels (1-4) |
3 slave unit groups (A,B,C)
Color Temperature Flash 5500K
LED Colour Temperature 5500 ± 200 k colour (white)
LED Power 3W
Flash Duration 1/200 seconds – 1/20,000 seconds
High Speed Synchronisation Up to 1/8,000 seconds
Manual Flash Control 1/128 - 1/1 step 0.3 EV, a total of 22 grade
ne-tunegear
Peripheral Interface Hotshoe,USB(forrmwareupdatesonly)
Recycle Time 2.3 seconds
Power 11.1 V lithiumionbattery
Lighting Time 100 ~ 1500 times (batteries/rechargeable)
Additional Functions Sleep mode, overheating protection
Size BxHxT: 75 x 200 x 60 mm
Weight 437g(withoutanybatteries)
Subject to technical changes. Canon and Nikon are registered trademarks, Canon and Nikon products are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Canon and Nikon.

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Nomenclature
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Flash head tilt angle scale
Synchronous sockets
Micro USB socket
Wireless option button
LED
MODE button
Test button / flash charger indicator
LCD
Clear (restore factory settings if
both buttons are pressed at the
same time)
High Speed /Rear Curtain Sync
Zoom / Wireless parameter settings
button / Custom function settings
button
ON/OFF switch
Middle button
Dial
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Nomenclature
Built-in reflection plate
Built-in wide-angle diffuser
Flash head
LED illuminator
Flash sensor
Battery cover
Auto focus auxiliary lamp
Hot shoe mount
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Display Icons
<S1/S2> mode
Mode indication (M manual / Multi)
< >Flash exposure
High-speed sync
Rear curtain sync
Buzzer
Zoom focal length
SLAVE mode
Flash light Ratio
SLAVE account
Custom function
Overheating protection
Aperture value/Display
flash frequency
Low battery power
Manual zoom
Automatical zoom
TTL mode
Canon TTL mode
Nikon mode
Power regulation
Power fine-tuning/
Stroboscopic frequency
setting/TTL exposure
compensation
Wireless radio mode
Light induction mode
Flash mode
MASTER flash ON
MASTER flash OFF
SLAVE flash
Channel
MASTER

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Basic operation
Auto-Focus Auxiliary AF Lamp
When working under dark conditions, the Automatic AF which is positioned in the
middle of the flash light, may temporary project a red light to assist focusing. If this
lamp disturbs the subject that should be shooted you can switch to manual focus
(M) or to custom function (Fn – 08).
This flash unit can be rotated up to 90° and donwards up to 7°. Furthermore a hori-
zontal rotating from ”left to right“ and ”right to left“ by 180° is possible. Rotating
the flash to the ceiling or wall can make the images look more natural.

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64 Basic operation
Suitable power supply
• 11.1V Lithium battery (included in the packaging).
Note:
• Do not short-circuit the battery positive and negative electrodes.
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not immersed in the water or into the fire.
• Charge only with the specified charger.

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Basic operation
Battery Installation
1. Open the battery cover
by sliding it in the direction of the
arrow shown and open the battery
compartment.
2. Install the battery
according to the Lithium battery mark
arrow into the battery compartment.
Make sure that the battery contact is
positioned correctly.
3. Close the battery cover.
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Basic operation
Attach the Flash to the Camera
1. Prepare to install the Flash Unit
Rotate the locking plate up to the highest point
(direction shown by the arrow).
2. Install the Flash Unit
Install the Flash Unit’s mounting support into
the hot shoe of your camera.
3. Lock the Flash Unit
Tighten the locking plate by rotating in the
direction shown by the arrow.
4. Detach the Flash Unit
Rotate the locking plate up to the highest
point, than remove the Flash Unit from the hot
shoe mount.
Note:
• Make sure that the Flash Unit and camera are
turned off. Do not detach forcly the Flash Unit
from the camera.
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Basic operation
Turn Power On
Slide the power button to ”ON“ to turn on the
flash and slide the button back to ”OFF“ to
turn off the device.
Power management
In order to save battery power and avoid
battery leakage the default setting are as follows:
If the flash unit is turned on but is not used within
60 seconds the flash will automatically go in
standby. The flash can be awaken by pressing any
button. If the flash unit is not in use for more than
30 minutes the flash will automatically shut down.
If the flash unit will not be used for a long period of time it is recommended to turn
it off by the power switch and remove the batteries. Before removing the batteries
please make sure that the flash is turned off.
If the flash unit’s capacitor is fully charged, the flash key button will light up. This
indicates that the flash is ready to trigger.
Firmware upgrading
This flash supports firmware upgrading
through the UPS port.

68 Common Flash Mode
This flash has different modes:
TTL (full automatic), M (manual), Multi (stroboscopic).
Automatic TTL Flash Mode
Set the camera's shootin mode to <P> (program automatic exposure) or to < >
(auto) if the flash should work automatically.
Select the Flash Mode
Press the MODE button so often until the LCD
shows [TTL].
Set the Flash Exposure Compensation
Value.
1. Rotate the dial to set the exposure compensation: Rotate it clockwise to increase
the value and counter clock-wise to decrease it.
The compensation value has a range of -3.0EV to +3.0EV.:
0EV –> +0.3EV –> +0.7EV –> +1.0EV –> +1.3EV –> +1.7EV –> .... –> +3.0EV
0EV –> -0.3EV –> -0.7EV –> -1.0EV –> -1.3EV –> -1.7EV –> .... –> -3.0EV
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Flash Exposure Bracketing
By using FEB the flash exposure will be automatically changed, which helps in
conditions of invariable background exposure. You can take three flash shots while
automatically changing the flash output according to 1/3 to plus or minus.
After the FEB is done, the flash will go back to the standard settings that have been
used before. (This can be turned off in the custom settings.)
For using FEB set your camera into the mode “single shot” and ensure that the flash
is ready. Connect the Canon camera and set on the flash exposure value surrounded
exposure.
If a Nikon camera is connected the flash exposure information will not be shown on
the flash. You need to refer to the camera settings.
FEB Setting Surrounded by Exposure Value
(effective for Canon cameras only)
Press the middle button to enter the settings
of the exposure value.
1. The exposure value can be adjusted by the dial.
Rotate it clockwise to increase or counter clock
wise to decrease the exposure value.
2. The exposure value has a range of 0 to 3.0
3. The values are:
4. After the settings are done press again the middle button to exit the settings.
0 1 1.3 1.7 2.0 0.3 0.7 2.3 2.7 3.0

70 On-line Operation (mounted on camera)
Flash TTL Mode
If the flash is connected to a Canon camera
through the hot shoe, the screen of the flash will
show E-TTL to represent the current metering
system.
If the flash is connected to a Nikon camera through
the hot shoe, the screen of the flash will show i-TTL
to represent the current metering system.
The Nikon system does not support flash on FEB
settings. To realize surrounded the exposure
function on Nikon (BKT), please refer to the camera
settings.
Flash Exposure Lock (FEL/FV)
The ”Flash Exposure Lock“ locks the correct flash exposure setting for any part of
the scene. When <TTL> is displayed on the panel, please connect the flash to your
camera correctly. For Canon cameras press the “FEL” or “*” (AEL auto exposure
lock) button. For Nikon cameras press “FV” button.Then the flash will do a preflash
and the camera will calculate the appropriate flash output. At this point you have
time for re-composition. After finishing you can press the shutter release for shoo-
ting pictures.
(This feature requires you to use the camera support itself, therefore please refer to
your camera manual settings).
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Other Automatic Flash Shooting Mode
Set the camera’s shooting mode to <AV/A>(Aperture priority AE), <TV/S> (Shutter
priority AE) or <M> (Manual) and you can use E-TTL / i-TTL auto flash.
If you use the <DEP> or <A-DEP> shooting mode, the result will be the same as
using the <P> (Program AE) mode.
Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Values
TV/S Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually. The
camera then autmatically set the aperture matching the shutter speed to
obtain a standard exposure. If the aperture display blinks, it means that
the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Adjust
the shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking.
AV/A Select this mode to manually set the aperture value. The camera is auto-
matically set to match the aperture shutter speed to achieve standard
exposure. If the background is dark (such as at night), a slow sync speed
will be used to obtain a standard exposure of both, the main subject and
background.
Use the MASTER flash for the standard exposure of your subject. Use the
slow shutter background exposure standards. Since a slow shutter speed
will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is recommended. If the
shutter speed display blinks, the background will be under- or overex-
posed. Adjust the aperture until the shutter speed display stops blinking.
MSelect this mode if you want to set both, the shutter speed and the
aperture manually. Use the MASTER flash for standard exposure. The
exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and
aperture combination you have set.
Shutter Speed Setting Aperture Setting
PSet Automatically (1/60 sec.~1/Xsec.) Automatic
ASet manually (30 sec.~1/Xsec.) Automatic
VSet Automatically (30 sec.~1/Xsec.) Manual
MSet manually (buLb,30 sec.~1/Xsec.) Manual

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Note:
The Canon camera mode: P, TV, AV, M,A - DEP, green frame Nikon mode: P, S,A, M
Manual Flash Mode M
If a manual exposure is needed, you can set the
flash brightness according to your own needs.
The incremental setting of the flash output can be
adjusted from 1/128 to 1/1 power in 1/3 steps.
Select the flash mode
Press the mode button repeatedly until M is shown
on the display.
Power setting
The power of the flash output can be adjusted by
rotating the dial (clockwise = increase / coun-
terclockwise = decrease).
• Increase: 1/128–>1/128+0.3ev–>1/128+0.7ev–>..–>1/32–>..–> 1/1
• Decrease: 1/1–>1/1-0.3ev–>1/1-0.7ev –>..–>1/32–>..–> 1/128
Stroboscopic Flash Mode (Multi)
To properly use the Multi mode, set the camera into Multi mode. If the Multi mode
is used, a series of quick flashes will be emitted. Therefore, several flashes can be
taken in one photo.These lightning settings are often used when recording moving
objects. Please set the flash output power as required, time of flash and flash
frequency (every flashes time shown by Hz). Please use a fully charged battery when
this mode is used. To prevent the flash head against overheating and damage, do
not use more than 10 times strobe flash burst in a row.
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Select the flash mode
Press the mode button repeatedly until Multi is
shown on the display.
Frequency setting
Press the middle button repeatedly until the
frequency is highlighted on the display. Rotate the
dial clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to
decrease the value. The available flash frequency
can be adjusted from 1HZ-199HZ.
Set the number of flashes
Press the middle button repeatedly until the
number of flashes is highlighted on the display.
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase and counter-
clockwise to decrease the value. The number of
flahes can be set from 1 - 40. After the setting is
done press the middle button to exit the setting.
Exposure power setting
To adjust the power within the multi mode rotate the dial clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the value.
Note: Using stroboscopic mode there is a formula to determine the shutter speed.
You can also choose a smaller or longer shutter speed. The shutter speed should be
used in “B” mode of the camera (BULB = long exposure).
• Shutter speed = Times of flash ÷ Flash frequency (Hz)
The relational table of flash power and number of flashes
Flash power 1/128 1/64 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4
Number of flashes 1–40 1–20 1–12 1–8 1–4 1–2

74 LED Light
Press the LED button for about 3 seconds to switch between the LED mode and
ordinary flash mode. When the screen only displays LED, the LED lamp is turned ON.
Then the flash settings are blocked.
High Speed Sync / Rear-Curtain Sync
High Speed:
High speed sync enables to have a high shutter speed sync with the flash and the
camera. The maximum shutter speed is up to 1/8000s. When using a flash to shoot
an outdoor portrait, as well as other needs under the strong light source and large
aperture this mode is used.
Rear Curtain Sync:
With a slow shutter speed a light trail following
the subject can be created. Therefore the flash fires
just before the shutter closes.
1. If the flash unit is used with a Canon camera
under ETTL or M mode: If you want to use the
high-speed sync / Rear-curtain sync function
correctly, press the high speed sync button to
open the corresponding function
2. If you are using a Nikon camera, you cannot directly set the high speed sync
mode in the flash unit. This needs to be done by the camera menu which needs
to be set to “FP”. When the flash is connected to the camera, the display shows
immediately. For the rear curtain sync this needs to be done in the same way
as for the high speed sync (there is nothing shown on the flash unit’s display).
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