How to activate AF Illum in 3600HS Flash for Dimage A1

[Kyokukei]

Hi Photographers,

I encounter activating the AF Illuminator from Flash unit 3600HS into my Dimage A1. I tried all ways but with no result.

Can any of you advice me? Very confused

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by Kyokukei Hi Photographers, I encounter activating the AF Illuminator from Flash unit 3600HS into my Dimage A1. I tried all ways but with no result. Can any of you advice me? Very confused

I don't own a A1 . But I read from a few, the AF Illuminator does not work or not required on A1, (notice A1 doesn't have one as well )


http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/mino...ckgrounder.pdf

Cheers!

[Kyokukei]

Hi Deslim27,

What about Dynax 505si Super film camera? Does the AF Illum work too?
As i've been trying a couples of times but no result was given ley...

Originally Posted by deslim27 I don't own a A1 . But I read from a few, the AF Illuminator does not work or not required on A1, (notice A1 doesn't have one as well ) http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/mino...ckgrounder.pdf Cheers!

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by Kyokukei Hi Deslim27, What about Dynax 505si Super film camera? Does the AF Illum work too? As i've been trying a couples of times but no result was given ley...

Hi,

It should works for 505. Check your custom setting no. 9 1 = ON, 2 = OFF

You may refer to the online manual here.

http://www.minoltausa.com/eprise/mai...XTsi_part2.pdf

Cheers!

Des

[Kyokukei]

Hi Desmond,

Sorry, i did not state clearly in the message. What i meant is that how do i activate the AF Illum when i attached the 3600HS into my 505si Super.

As i'm just a Novice photographer, please advice me how to use. I'm a camera nuts though

Regards
Kyokukei

Originally Posted by deslim27 Hi, It should works for 505. Check your custom setting no. 9 1 = ON, 2 = OFF You may refer to the online manual here. http://www.minoltausa.com/eprise/mai...XTsi_part2.pdf Cheers! Des

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by Kyokukei Hi Desmond, Sorry, i did not state clearly in the message. What i meant is that how do i activate the AF Illum when i attached the 3600HS into my 505si Super. As i'm just a Novice photographer, please advice me how to use. I'm a camera nuts though Regards Kyokukei

Hi Kyokukei,

(OT : are you a Japanese?)

Attach the 3600 to the camera hotshoe and set it ON. Make sure, the flash setting on the camera is set to ON as well (erh I think auto should be fine). When your camera has problem focusing, its will automatically activate the illuminator. Simple!

Perform a simple test by pointing your camera in a dark room or corner to see its work. Do post back here if it does work still, I'll tried it tonight when back home

Cheers!
Des

[Kyokukei]

Hi Desmond Lim,

I'm a S'pore citizen (Chinese), but can speak some Japanese lar

OK, i'll base on your instruction & do it tonight. Just to let you know that i have 2 cameras. One is Dynax 505si Super & the other one is Dimage A1 (A1 just purchased it few days ago)

Regards
Mr Foo

Originally Posted by deslim27 Hi Kyokukei, (OT : are you a Japanese?) Attach the 3600 to the camera hotshoe and set it ON. Make sure, the flash setting on the camera is set to ON as well (erh I think auto should be fine). When your camera has problem focusing, its will automatically activate the illuminator. Simple! Perform a simple test by pointing your camera in a dark room or corner to see its work. Do post back here if it does work still, I'll tried it tonight when back home Cheers! Des

[deslim27]

Originally Posted by Kyokukei Hi Desmond Lim, I'm a S'pore citizen (Chinese), but can speak some Japanese lar OK, i'll base on your instruction & do it tonight. Just to let you know that i have 2 cameras. One is Dynax 505si Super & the other one is Dimage A1 (A1 just purchased it few days ago) Regards Mr Foo

Hello Mr. Kyokukei Foo,

Just keep us posted if need help. Happy shooting!

Cheers!
Des

[Kyokukei]

Hi Desmond Lim,

I managed to activate the AF Illum in my Dynax 505si Super but not in Dimage A1, sad

Thanks for your guidance though

Regards
Mr Foo

Originally Posted by deslim27 Hello Mr. Kyokukei Foo, Just keep us posted if need help. Happy shooting! Cheers! Des

[sulhan]

Hi Kyoku....

FYI.....the illuminator does not turn on on the A1. The A1 itself does not have an illuminator for AF. However, due to the low light (to a certain lowlight level) AF ability....by the sensor itself (which will be a mono image when used in the dark). This becomes like a night vision to an extent.

Well maybe Minolta guys thinks thak ...why need an AF illuminator when you already have a image sensor that can be "amplified" to a certain extent....

I persoanlly own an A1 and happy with its low light capability...

Rgds,
Sulhan

[Kyokukei]

Hi Sulhan,

How do i know that the sensor has activated in low-light situation? And how do i switch to mono image?

Originally Posted by sulhan Hi Kyoku.... FYI.....the illuminator does not turn on on the A1. The A1 itself does not have an illuminator for AF. However, due to the low light (to a certain lowlight level) AF ability....by the sensor itself (which will be a mono image when used in the dark). This becomes like a night vision to an extent. Well maybe Minolta guys thinks thak ...why need an AF illuminator when you already have a image sensor that can be "amplified" to a certain extent.... I persoanlly own an A1 and happy with its low light capability... Rgds, Sulhan

[TME]

Originally Posted by sulhan Hi Kyoku.... FYI.....the illuminator does not turn on on the A1. The A1 itself does not have an illuminator for AF. However, due to the low light (to a certain lowlight level) AF ability....by the sensor itself (which will be a mono image when used in the dark). This becomes like a night vision to an extent. Well maybe Minolta guys thinks thak ...why need an AF illuminator when you already have a image sensor that can be "amplified" to a certain extent.... I persoanlly own an A1 and happy with its low light capability... Rgds, Sulhan

Doesn't the IR illuminator on the 3600 light up to paint a red pattern on your subject for the A1? Or does it operate differenty on the SLRs compared to the A1?

[Flare]

No, the AF illuminator doesn't work for the A1. The amplifying mode is automatic, which is indicated by the screen/evf image becoming mono/grayscale. Don't think there's away to switch it on manually though.