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INTR(IDUGTIllN
WELCOME to the world-wide family of Sunpak owners.
Your Sunpak
455 is oneof themost
advanced
electronic
flash
units in theworld. lt isthe product of extensive
research
and
developmentand has beendesigned
to give
you many en-
joyable
years
of service. Because
many of the f
inefeatures
of your new 455 are so unique, please
take a few minutes
to read this owner'smanual
carefullywith your 455 infront
of you. The
more
you knowabout
your newelectronicflash,
the better you can use it for maximum creativity
in your
pictu
res.
All pictures, illustrations and charts will be availablefrom
page 44.
Figures bracketted at the end of each instruction sentences
are coupled with the numbers supplied on the pictures,
illustrations
and charts.
TABTE
lIF
CIINTENTS:
Introduction . .
Description of Parts
BasicOperatinglnstructions,, . .
PowerSources
Battery Installation
Using
Multi-Voltage AC Adapter or
Sunpak Powerpakfor 510 V Battery
Mounting to Camera
Automatic Operation
Manual
Operation
Accessories
Availablefor the Auto 455
Care
of Your Auto 455
Specifications .
DESGRIPTI0N
0F
PARTS
(Pase
44)
1. Bounce
Head
2. VerticalBounce
Scale
3. AccessoryMounting
Groove
4. Flashtube Housing
5. PC SynchCord Socket
6. Silicon
Photo
Transistor
Cell
7. FlashGrip
8. Flash
Bracket
Clamp
9. Tripod Mounting
Socket
10. BatteryDoor
11. Film
Speed
Scale
12. FilmSpeedSelectorKnob
1
3. Aperture
Scale
14. Distance
Scale
15. Auto OK Lamp
16. Ready/Test
(Open
Flash)
Button
17. AC/s10VOutlet
18. Auto/Manual
Selector
Switch
19. Auto/ManualMode
Window
20. oN/oFF Switch (AC,
H.V/Battery
Selector)
21
. Ouick-Release
Button/Lock R
ing
22. BatteryHolder
23. Filter
Holder
24. PC
SynchCord
25. Camera
Mounting
Bracket
26. Camera
Retaining
Screw
IIPERATING
INSTBUCTIIINS:
(Automatic
Operation)
1. Insert Batteries into Holder: (1)
Insert batteries
as illustrated
into the removable
AA
Battery Holder. The holder has a guide showingthe
correct positioning
of the batteriesfor proper polarity.
Use either six AA alkaline
or six AA nickel-cadmium
batteries.
Note: In addition you may also use
the Sunpak
CL-2
NiCad Battery Cluster, Sunpak Powerpak for 5'lOV
Battery
or the
SunpakAC Adapter,
2. Load Holder into Battery Chamberi Ql
Insertthe loaded
battery holder as illustrated
into the
battery chamber
of your Auto 45b. Closebattery
door
untilit snaps.
Note: lf you areusing
theAC Adapteror the high
voltage
Sunpak Powerpak for 510 V. Batte;y, plug connecting
cord into the AC/High Voltage
socketon thebackof the
unit.
3. Mount on Camera (3)
Attach camera to bracket and bracket to flash clamp.
Connectthe PC cord to the flash
and camera.
Set the
shutterspeeddial to the fastest
speed
recommended
for
flash
synchronization
*Note: Move the Mode Selector
Switch (on back)to the
Auto position.
4. Set Film Speed Scale: (4)
Slidethe Film Selector
knob until the appropriatefilm
speedISO number) is indicated.
For ISO of your film,
refer
to the instructions
suppliedwith the f
ilm.
5. Select Working Aperture: (5)
With most f
ilms,
you will have
a
choice
of 3 apertures
in automaticoperation. Forautomatic
operation,
choose
any f/stop asindicated
intheAperture Window and set
you
r lens
to this correspondingf
/stop.
6. Turn the Unit On: (6)
Set on/off switchto 'batt.' position. Usingthe Ready/
Test (open
flash)
button,
fire
theAuto 455 about
5 times
to form the capacitor.The ready light (amber color)
will glowwhen the Auto 455 is ready
to be
fired.Be
sure
to setthe Mode Selector
Switch
to the desired
position.
In addition,
when your Auto 455 is
flashed,
the
auto
OK
lamp will verify correctautomatic
exposure
by lighting
momentarilly.
7. Aim Adjustable Bounce Flash Head: (7)
The unique Adjustable Bounce Flash Head of your
Auto 455 can be aimed in virtually any direction. In
using
automatic
operation,
thebuilt-in
sensorwill proper-
ly adjust the flash f
or perf
ectly-exposed
pictu
res. For
offcamera auto bounce flash operation,
the optional
Remote
Sensor
is
recommended.
Note: The auto sensor
must always face
the subject
for
proper
auto
exposure
control.
8. Take Your Picture: (8)
Be
sure
your camera's
shutter
speedis
set
for X synchro-
nization.This is usually 1/60th or 1l125th second
for
focal
plane
shutterSLR cameras.Refer
to your camera's
owner's manualfor the correctsetting.
Also be certain
that the flash PC cord is connected
to the "X" synch
terminalof thecamera.
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IIPERATIlIN
POWERSOURCES:
(Optional)
(10)
Your Sunpak Auto 455 Pro-Systemmay be usedwith six
different power sources. Each power source has specific
advantages;
select
the power source
for your photographic
needs.
1. Six
alkalineAA batteries
(1OA)
2. Six rechargeablenickel-cadmium
AA batteries
(108)
3. Rechargeable,nickel-cadmium
BatteryclusterCL-2 (10C1
4. The
Sunpak
Multi-Voltage
AC Adapter
(10D)
5. The Sunpak
Powerpak
for 510V Battery (10E)
6. The Sunpak
510
V rechargeable
battery
pak
NC510
(10F)
TO INSTALL
BATTERIES:
1. Open the battery door asillustratedand remove
battery
holder.
(9)
2. Installbatteries
as illustrated in the holder. Be sure
to
observecorrect polarity or you may cause
damageto
you
r Auto 455. [1
1
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3. Replace
Battery
Holder
in your Auto 455. Extra
Battery
Holders
may be purchased
for time when rapidreplace-
ment
of batteriesls
necessary.
(12)
Note: The Battery Holder
has
been
designed
to fit your
Auto 455 soasto assure
proper
use,Do not force
since
it
will
f
it in
only
the
properposition.
Al kaline or Nickel-Cadmium Batteries?
The major
advantage
of alkaline
batteries
isthat
they provide
more flashes
per set. While nickel-cadmiumbatteries
wilr
provide
fewer
flashes
per
set,
theywill recycle
your Auto 455
sl
ightly fasterand can be rechargedhundreds
of times for
more
economical
operationoverthelongrun.
Using Multi-Voltage AC Adapter AD-26
or Sunpak Powerpak for 510 V Battery
1. For AC operation, be sure to check that the voltage
selector
on your Multi-Voltage
AC adapter
is set
to the
appropriatevoltage.
Your AC Adapter has
been
factory
set
for 120
V, the U.S.
standard.
For usein other coun.
tries where 100V, 22OV and 24O
V are standard,
you
may adjust
the setting as illustrated. Remove
the small
Phillips
head
screw
locatednext to voltage
window and
rotate the selector
switch with a screw
driver to the
proper
voltage
setting.
After the voltage
setting
has
been
made,
the screw
must be reinstalled
to prevent accidental
movement
of theselector
switch.
(13)
2. Pluginto the AC/High Voltage
socket
on the flash
and
into standard
wall outlet as illustrated.
The AC Adapter
supplies
virtuallyunlimited
flashes
and is
ideal
for indoor
use.
(14)
Note: lf the Multi-Voltage AC Adapterisincorrectly
set,
the adapterwill not function properly
andmay damage
your
Auto
455.
3. When you use the optional accessorySunpak
Powerpak
for 510V Battery, refer to the instructions
supplied
with that unit. Plug into the Auto 455 in the same
manner
as
you would
with the
Multi-Voltage
AC Adapter.
The Sunpak
Powerpak
for 510
V Battery
allowsextreme-
ly rapid
recycle
timesand the greatest
numberof flashes
from any
portable
power
source.
(15)
MOUNTING
FLASH
ON
CAMERA:
Your flash
unit has
a quick-release
mounting
clamp
attached
to the f lash grip (handle). This clamp accepts
a snap-in
bracket; your camera is securedto the bracket. As the
bracket may be removed from the clamp with a one-touch
action, set-upand disassemblyof your equipment
is quick
and
positive.
1. Turn Locking
Buttonon clamp
counterclockwise.
(16)
2. Press
LockingButton f
irmly inward,and
hold in place.
(17)
3. Slide
silver
end
of bracketinto
center
of clamp.
(18)
4
4. Release Locking Button. The bracket is now attached to
the clamp. For ultimate security,
you should tighten the
locking screw by turning it fully clockwise.
(19)
5. Press the Camera Retaining Screw through opening at
end slot on bracket, and turn screw clockwise firmly
until threaded portion of screw passes above bracket
slot. Center the camera retaining screw under your
camera's tripod socket, and tighten securely.
(20)
6. Connect the PC cord to the flash sync outlet (on the side
of the flash)
and camera's flash outlet asshown. (21)
* lf the camera has separate flash terminals marked "M"
and "X", attach
the Sunpak cord to the "X" terminal.
* lf the camera has a switch (usuallV around the lens
barrel marked "M" and "X" set the switch to the "X"
posit
ion.
7. Set shutter speed
to the fastest
speed
usable
for electronic
flash with your camera, provided that speed does not
exceed 1/450th second. On single-lens reflex cameras
with focal-plane shutters, this speed is usually 1/60th
or 1l125th; cameras with in-the-lens shutters usually
allow synchronization at speeds up to the maximum
of 1/45Oth. Do not set shutter to a speed faster than
1i45Oth second, as this may cause under-exposure when
the flash is used at maximum power. (lf shutter has a
switch marked "M" and "X", place
at "X" position.) (22)
* Note: Should you desire to mount the flash on the right
side of your camera, a( raise or lower the flash handle
within the clamp, this may be done by loosening the two
Philips-head
screws
inside the encircling ring of the clamp. (23)
Then reposition the encircling ring as desired.
Be sure to tighten the screws again fully for maximum
stability and correct lighting angle.
AUT(IMATIC
llPERATItlN
The sensitiveSilicon Photo Transistorof your 455 Sensor
measures
the light reflected by your subject
andautomatical-
ly controls the f lash duration to assurecorrect exposure
within awiderange of distances.
lt's
easy
to use:
A. Slide
the ISOFilm Speed
Scale
till the ISO
of film in use
is
visible
in the ISO speed
window. (Example: ISO100).
(241
B. For the maximum distance
range
in automatic
operation,
move the Auto/Manual SelectorSwitch to the green
"A"
position so that the green
"A" is visible in the Auto/
Manual Mode Window. A Green line and t12 will appear.
,
Then set
your camera
lensopening
(for ISO
100film,the
lensopenins
is
f
l2l. (251
Your flash and lensare now setfor correct exposure
at
any distance
between
2 m and22 m17' and
72'.
C. For an intermediate distancerangein automatic opera-
' tion, move the SelectorSwitch to the yellow "A" posi-
tion so that the yellow line and I14 appear.
Then set the
same
aperture
on your camera (for ISO 100 film, the
lensopeningis
f/4). Your flash
and lensare
now set
for
correctexposure
at any distance between1m and 11
ml
3.3'and36'. (26)
D. For maximum depth-of-field (greatest
sharpness
in front
of, and in back of the subject),
move
the Selector Switch
to the red "A" position
so
that the red"4", redlineand
f/B appear. Then setyour camera lens
opening
(for ISO
100 film the lens
opening
is
f/8). Your flash andlensare
now adjusted for correct exposure at any distancebe-
tween0.7m and
5.5
m (2.3 feet
and
18
feet).
(27)
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For Succeeding Exposures . . .
Just wait until the Ready Lamp starts
you're within the usable
distancerange
inuse...andshoot!
TtIUERIFYGIIBRECT
AUTtl
to glow, make sure
for the lens opening
EXPOSURE
TAKE
THEPIGTURE
It's easy- just follow these steps:
1. Move the On-Off Switchon flash to appropriate
position
for power
source
in use.
(28)
2. Set mode selectorswitch to "A" (Auto) position your
f
lashisready
for automatic operation.
(29)
3. Within
seconds
theReady Lamp
will glow.
Now,
focus
and
. . .
Take the Picture! Your flash
will automaticallydeliver
the correct amount of light for correct
exposure
within
the distance
rangeindicated.
(30)
AGGESSIIRIES
AUAIIABLE
FIIR
THESUNPAK
AUT0
455(38)
1. Powerpak for510V Battery
Allows professional
510 V batteries
to be
used
for most
rapid recycle times and situations
where extended
number of flashesis a must. Has-built in voltage
re-
gulation and detachable
cord.
2. 510V Ni-cd
Battery
NC510
This battery provides
the fastest recycletimes of any
available
power
source.
The NC510 canbe
recharged
for
hundreds of cyclesand providesapproximately 60 to
400flashes
per
charge.
3. NicadClusterCL-z
Provides 45 to 450 flashes
per charge. CL-2 can be
charged in approximately
3 hours using the Sunpak
OBC-S
Charger.
4. ACAdapter
AD-26
This AC Adapter permitsyou to operate
your flashon
100V, 12OV,22OV and
24OV AC. The benefits
to
you are unlimited number or flashes
and maximum
economy.
5. Charger
OBC-5for Ni-cdBatteryNC510
andCL-2
It will fully recharge
NC510 battery in approximately
10hours andCL-2
in3 hours.
6. Filter
Kit FK-2
Use
with Sunpak
FilterHolderandconsistsof Red, Blue,
Green and Yellow color filters as well as a neutral
.density
f
ilter,85B color correction
filt'er
for usewith
tungsten
film and two wide-angle diffusers.Supplied
with case.
7. Tele
Kit: TL-3
ldeal for use with telephoto and zoom lenses
of the
most
popular
focal
lengths,theSunpak
Tele
Kit actually
increases
light intensity
while decreasingthe angle
of
illumination.
This dual position
fresnel
lens
outfit.may
be used
for focal length
lenses
from 85 to 135
mm with
35 mm format cameras.
For specific
recommended
set-
upswith various35 mm format lenses, see
chart.
Lens
(mm) TeleKit Position GuideNo.
(lSO
100
m/f)
35 451150
85 T1 55/180
135 T2 64t210'
6 x 6 Bracket
This is an oversizemetal platform for usewith 6 x 6
SLR andTLR cameras.
With adjustable
retainingscrew.
Slave
Unit
Allows your Auto 455 or any
flash
unit with a PCcord,
to be usedto triggeran auxiliary
flash
by plugging
its
PCcord into a built-in
PC
socket
on theSlave.
Bounce Lighting Kit
Can be used
with Filter Holder.Designedto give
very
pleasant,
soft, indirect lighting effects to the subject.
Aim the
flash
towardsthe
subject
and
press
the'Test' (ready/
test) button. The flash
will fire and,immediately,
the auto
OK Lamp will glow and then fade out; when this occurs,
the automatic exposure
will be correct, lf the auto OK
Lamp do'es
not glow,
choose
a wider lensopening,or move
closer to your subject and repeat the verification test. lt's
a simple, highly
accurate
way of confirmingthat
your picture
will be
perfectly
exposedbefore
you take
thepicture.
(31
)
Caution:
When
you finish
shooting
with your455,
move
the
ON/OFF
switch
to "OFF" position to preserve
batterypower.
MANUATIIPERATIIIN
1. Set the Auto/Manual Selector Switch (on the back of
the flashbody) to the top sothat the white "M" appears.
(32)
2. Set the Film Speed Scale to the desired ISO setting.
(Example:
ISO100).
(33)
3. The scales
for distanceand f/stop now show the com-
bination of exposure. Find the flash-to-subject(not
camera-to-subject)
distance.
(Example:5.5 m/18'). (34)
4. Set
your lens
to the lensopening
shown
for thisdistance.
(35)
(Example:
with ISO 100 film, the correct lensopening
at 5.5 ml"l8' is
f/8).
IIPERATING
ADJUSTABTEB(IUNCE
FTASH
HEAII
Your Auto 455 has a unique flash head assembly which
allows
you to aim
the lightin virtually
any
direction.
This
allows
you to use
the
Auto 455 to render
more
pleasing
and more creative
lighting results.
For addedconvenience
and repeatability,the AdjustableBounce Flash Head has
reference
marks so you can determinethe exact
angle
of
bounce
you desire.
1. To rotate
the AdjustableBounce
FlashHead,
with thumb
and
foref
inger
gently
turn to desired setting.
(36)
DO NOT FORCE HEAD
2. To adjust
the Flash
Base,
simplytwist as
illustratedwith
thumb and
forefinger.
(37)
8.
9.
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GAREllF
YIIUR
455
Your Sunpakelectronic
f
lash
has
been
engineered
to require
almost no "maintenance."Still to insurebest
performance
year-in
and
year-out
follow these
basic
pointers:
1. Storage' t
When not in use,
your Auto 455 should
be stored
in a cool
dry place.
Do not expose
the unit to extreme
heat
or leave
it in direct su
nlight
for extended
periods
of time. For ex-
ample, do not leave the unit in the glove
compartment,
trunk or seat
of acar.
Also, be su
re to remove the batteries bef
ore storage
to
prevent
damage
dueto battery leakage.
2. Inspect Batteries Frequently:
Checkfor reasonablerecycling
time (the lengthof time it
takesthe ready light to come on between
flashes):
if it's
more
than
20 or 30 seconds,a fresh
set
of alkalinebatteries
should
beobtained
(or if nickelcadmium
batteriesare
used,
they
must
be
recharged).
It's
alsowiseto check
your batteries
for appearance:
Some-
times even the best of batteries dischargeor leak some
chemical
material
throughthe jacket. . . and leave
awhitish-
powder
on the batterywhich passes
onto your Sunpak
flash
unit's electricalcontacts.
(lf this has
happened,
replace
the
batteriesaftercleaningthe
Sunpak'sinternalbatterycontacts
with a
eraser.)
Finally, it's a good ideato remove
the batteries
once in a
while and wipe them with a handkerchief.
The cleaner
the
battery surface,the easier
it is
for the energy
to pass through
your flashgun's
electrical
system.
3. Remove Batteries:
lf for some
reason
you do not intendto use
your flash
unit
for a period of several
weeks
or more, removethe batteries
and store them separately.
Inside
a plastic bagis
one
good
way.
4. Make Connections Securely:
Make sure
the flash
issecurelyattachedto the bracket
(and
thatthebracketis
securely
attached
to your camera!)
5. Maintenance:
In casenot using
your Auto 455 for a long period,
it is re-
commendableto fire your flash
at least
once or twice per
month to prevent
the deterioration
of the electricalcom-
ponents.
lf your Auto 455's reflector window becomesdirty, use
onedrop of lens cleaneron a lenscleaningtissue.
A small
amount of lens
cleanerand lens
tissue
or a slightly moist
cloth can be used to cleanthe restof theunit. BE SURE TO
THOROUGHLYDRY THE UNIT IMMEDIATELYAFTER
CLEAN
I
NG.
6. Service:
In the unlikely event that your Sunpak electronic
flash
requiresservice,
return it to your dealeror the sole. Dis-
tributor at the address in each
countries
shown
on the"NET
WORK" card. Do not, under any conditions,
attempt to
disassemble
and/or adjust it yourself. Electronic
flashoper-
ateson highvoltage
andshould not betaken
apart. However.
keep in mind that flashfailure
is
more likelyto resultfrom
weak batteriesthan any other singl
e cause.
lf it doesn't
fire,
check
batteriesandcontacts
carefully.
SPECIFIGATIlIN
GuideNumber:
BCPS:
Angleof
lllumination:
Automatic
Aperture Setting:
Automatic
DistanceRange:
ilso100)
Sensor
Acceptance
Angle: 15o
BounceFlash: Adjustable
BounceFlash
Head
at 90
degree
elevation,330 degreerotation.
Interchangeable
Power
Sources: 6 x AA Alkaline Batteries
6 x AA Nicad
Batteries
Nicad
ClusterCL-2
Powerpak
for 510 V Battery
NC51
0 RechargeableBattery
AC: Multi-VoltageAC Adapter
(AD-25)
NUMBER
OF FLASHES& RECYCLING
TIME
300190
(lSO
400
f/m),
150145
(lSO
100
f/m),
72122
(lSO
25f/m)
3,980
60o
Horizontal
by
45oVertical
Permits
useof
35
mm
lenseson35
mm
camera
F2,4,8,
ilSO
100)
F2 6.5',
- 72',12 - 22m
F4 3.3',
- 36',/1 - 11
m
F8 2.3',
- 18'10.7 - 5.5
m
With AA Alkaline Batteries
Numberof Flash:
RecyclingTime:
With AA Nicad Batteries
Numberof Flash:
Recycling
Time:
With Nicad ClusterCL-2
Numberof Flash:
RecyclingTime:
With Powerpakfor 510 V Battery
Number
of Flash:
RecyclingTime:
With NCs10 RechargeableBattery
Numberof Flash:
RecyclingTime:
With Multi-Voltage AC Adapter AD-26
Recycling
Time: at 100
V
at120
V
at220
V
at240
V
100 800
0.3sec.- 9sec.
45 450
0.3sec.- 4sec.
45 450
0.3sec.- 4sec.
300 - 2,800
0.25sec.- 2sec.
60 400
0.25 sec.
.- 3 sec.
,
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