This document is the owner's manual for Sony ADI flash, which includes safety instructions, maintenance methods, and precautions for using the flash.
This manual explains the safety precautions for the Sunpak PF30X flash, including warnings about high voltage, proper battery handling, and environmental restrictions. It also details how to load AA batteries, mount the flash on Canon, Nikon, or Sony cameras, and use functions such as EV adjustment, auto‑check lamp, and bounce shooting.
Technical specifications are listed, covering guide number, lighting time, color temperature, power supply, dimensions, weight, and flash recycling information. The document also describes the automatic power‑saving mode and recommended usage practices to ensure reliable operation.
| Guide number | 30/100 (ISO 100 – m/f) |
|---|---|
| Effective lens focus distance | Covers 28 mm lens or more (35 mm film equivalent) |
| Lighting time (full lighting) | 1/800 sec |
| Effective distance | 1 m to 5 m (3.3 ft to 16.5 ft) |
| Bounce angles | 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90° upward |
| Power supply | 2 AA batteries (alkaline, Ni‑MH, oxyride) |
| Operating temperature range | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F‑104 °F) |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 102 mm (H) × 69 mm (W) × 92 mm (D) |
| Weight (approx.) | 200 g (excluding batteries) |
| Number of flashes (full lighting) | ≈ 100 times with alkaline, ≈ 140 times with Ni‑MH |
| Lighting interval (full lighting) | ≈ 10 seconds |
The PF30X uses two AA batteries, which can be alkaline, nickel‑metal‑hydride, or oxyride types.
The guide number is 30/100 (ISO 100) meters.
Charging starts with a beep and the Ready lamp blinks; when fully charged the lamp changes from blinking to steady lighting.
The auto‑check lamp turns on when the subject is within about 1 m to 5 m from the flash.