Centon FG30D flash: operating instructions

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Gladly - 26 Feb 2004 15:23 GMT

I've just been given the subject flashgun, without instructions. Does
anybody have a copy of same that I could get a look at? Failing this, here's
some questions:

1.On the front their is an optical sensor (presumably to moderate the flash
intensity or duration or both) with a three position switch next to it. The
positions are coloured white, yellow and blue. What do they mean?

2. What shutter speed setting should I set on my Pentax Super-A?

3. What mode does the Pentax have to be in: auto or manual?

Thanks

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Stephen Leslie - 26 Feb 2004 19:20 GMT

Hi Gladly,

Best thing is to contact Jessop Products department direct (main line
is:0116 232 6000), and I'm sure they would be happy enough to supply a copy
of the basic manual.

Also the 'D' on the end indicates that it is a dedicated gun you have, but
is it for Pentax or possibly Nikon/Canon?

> 1.On the front their is an optical sensor (presumably to moderate the flash
> intensity or duration or both) with a three position switch next to it. The
> positions are coloured white, yellow and blue. What do they mean?

The yellow & blue indicate different strengths, just look at the top of the
flash-gun where there is a distance and aperture guide. White is full power.

> 2. What shutter speed setting should I set on my Pentax Super-A?

Probably 1/60th. If you don't have a manual, search Pentax USA site for
manual downloads as they are free when charged for in UK (nothing new there
but not as bad as Canon).

> 3. What mode does the Pentax have to be in: auto or manual?

If the gun is dedicated it should'nt matter, but if not then I'd say manual
with shutter speed of 1/60th.

Cheers,
Stephen

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