Program Flash 5600HS (D) Specification

| PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D) |

Specification

Type:

Auto-electronic flash with direct TTL OTF flash metering (Clip-on type with auto-lock foot, auto power-zoom head, High-speed Sync, power-level selection, Wireless/Remote Off-camera Flash, Bounce Flash, Modeling Flash, Multiple Flash, Ratio Flash); dedicated for Minolta Dynax 7, 9, si-, xi-, and i-series AF SLRs, DiMAGE 7, 7i, 5

Flash Metering:

Exposure control by pre-flash
Direct TTL OTF flash metering
Manual Flash Control

Guide Number (in meters, ISO 100):

Single-burst (conventional) flash

Flash Coverage Setting

Power Level

1/1
1/2
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32

17mm

18
2
9
6.4
4.5
3.2

24mm

30
21
15
10
7.5
5.3

28mm

32
22
16
11
8
5.7

35mm

38
26
19
13
9
6.7

50mm

44
31
22
15
11
7.8

70mm

50
35
25
17
12
8.8

85mm

56
38
27
19
13
9.7

Intermittent flash

Flash Coverage Setting

Power Level

1/1

17mm

24mm

28mm

35mm

50mm

70mm

85mm

Flat-pulse flash

Flash Coverage Setting

Shutter Speed

1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
1/4000
1/8000
1/12000

17mm

6.7
4.5
3.5
2.4
1.7
1.2
1

24mm

12
8.6
6
4.3
3
2.1
1.8

28mm

13
9.5
6.7
4.5
3.5
2.4
2

35mm

15
10
7.5
5
3.7
2.5
2.1

50mm

17
12
9
6
4.5
3
2.5

70mm

19
13
9.5
6.7
4.7
3.5
2.8

85mm

22
16
11
8
5.6
4
3.5

Flash Coverage:

24mm - 85mm focal lengths
Auto power-zoom head automatically sets the zoom to any of the six positions (24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, and 85mm) according to the lens focal length.
Any of the six positions (24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, and 85mm) can be manually selected.
Coverage for 17mm is also available by using the built-in wide angle adapter.

Flash Coverage Setting
	17mm	24mm	28mm	35mm	50mm	70mm	85mm
Vertical angle Horizontal angle	115° 125°	60° 78°	53° 70°	45° 60°	34° 46°	26° 36°	23° 31°

Power Level:

Selectable from six levels (1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32)

Ratio Flash:

Available with the additional dedicated flash*
Lighting ratio: 1:2, 2:1

* Program Flash 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D), 5400HS, 5400xi, 3500xi, 2000xi, 5200i, 3200i, 2000i

Multiple Flash:

Available with the camera's M (Manual) mode. Also available with P (Programmed AE), A (Aperture Priority), and S (Shutter Priority) modes (with the 5600HS(D)'s Custom Function) Power level: 1/8 - 1/32; Frequency: 1 - 100 Hz; Repetitions: 2 - 40 times, or flash keeps firing during the exposure duration

Wireless/Remote Off-Camera Flash:

Available with the Dynax 7, 9, si- or xi- series, DiMAGE 7i
Ratio Flash is available with the built-in flash of the cameras.
Sends control signals to off-camera flash units when attached to the Dynax 7, 9, 800si, 700si, 600si Classic, 505si Super and 9xi.
Wireless/Remote High-speed Sync is available with the Dynax 7.

High-Speed Sync:

Flat-pulse flash is available up to 1/12000 s to synchronize with shutter speeds faster than the sync speed

Modeling Flash:

Selectable from two modes: 2Hz(3 bursts) and 40Hz(4 seconds)

AF Illuminator:

not for DiMAGE cameras

Automatically activated in low-light and low contrast situations Illuminates the wide focus area (covers 24 - 105mm focal length)
Range: 3-point local focus areas aligned horizontally in the center: (24 - 105mm)
6-point local focus areas in the upper and lower lines: Approx. 0.5 - 5m (35 -105 mm) (based on Minolta's standard test method with 50mm lens)

Bounce Flash:

Flash head can be tilted vertically, rotated horizontally, and is locked at 0º.

Vertical
Upwards: 0° - 90°, (click-stops: 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°)
Downwards: 10°

Horizontal
Clockwise: 0° - 90° (click-stops: 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°)
Counter-clockwise: 0° - 180° (click-stops: 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180°)

Power Source:

Four AA-size batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium) Accessory terminal for external power source
• External Battery Pack EP-2
Six AA-size batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium)
• External Battery Pack EP-1
Six C-size batteries (alkaline)

Battery Performance:

• Internal
Alkaline: approx. 90 - 3200 approx. 0.2 - 11 seconds
Ni-MH: approx. 80 - 2800 approx. 0.2 - 8 seconds
Lithium: approx. 250 - 8000 approx. 0.2 - 13 seconds

• External (with External Battery Pack EP-2)
Alkaline: approx. 250 - 8000 approx. 0.2 - 5 seconds
Ni-MH: approx. 200 - 7000 approx. 0.2 - 4 seconds
Lithium: approx. 700 - 20000 approx. 0.2 - 7 seconds

Performance depends on power output and use.

Accessories:

• Standard: Flash case, Mini Stand MS-2 with tripod socket for flash support off-camera
• Optional: Cable CD, Cable EX, Off-Camera Cable OC-1100, Off-Camera Shoe OS-1100, Triple Connector TC-1000, External Battery Pack EP-1, External Battery Pack EP-2, Bounce Reflector V Set

Dimensions (W x H x D):

77.5 x 132 x 95.5mm

Weight:

370g (without batteries)

The specifications are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notification.