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USER MANUAL EF20 FUJIFILM

初期発光回数と発光間隔 発光回数（フル発光時） 発光間隔（フル発光時）単 3 形アルカリ電池× 2 約 200 回 約 5 秒単 3 形ニッケル水素電池× 2 約 280 回 約 4 秒●発光回数とは、常温下で製造後 3 ヶ月以内の新しい電池を使用し、30 秒間隔で連続発光させ、発光後、レディランプが点灯するのに要する時間が 30 秒以内である状態までの回数です。●発光間隔とは、発光回数に示した条件下において発光後、レディランプが点灯するまでの最短時間をいいます。EN-1

ENGLISH For Your Safety

Be sure to read these notes before use

Thank you for your purchase of this product. For repair, inspection, or internal test-

ing, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

• Make sure that you use your fl ash correctly. Read these safety notes and your

Owner’s Manual carefully before use.

• After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place.

The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the

injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored

and the product is used incorrectly as a result.

WARNING This icon indicates that death or serious injury can result if the infor-

CAUTION This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result

if the information is ignored.

The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the instructions which

Triangular icons tell you that this information requires attention (“Im-

Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is

prohibited (“Prohibited”).

Filled circles with an exclamation mark indicate an action that must be

performed (“Required”).

WARNING WARNING Unplug from

If a problem arises, turn the  ash o , and remove batteries. Continued

use of the fl ash when it is emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual

odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a fi re or electric

shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the  ash. If water or for-

eign objects get inside the fl ash, turn the fl ash off and remove bat-

teries. Continued use of the fl ash can cause a fi re or electric shock.

Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not use the  ash in the bathroom or shower. This can cause a fi re

Never attempt to change or take apart the  ash (never open the case).

Failure to observe this precaution can cause fi re or electric shock.

Should the case break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not

touch the exposed parts. Failure to observe this precaution could re-

sult in electric shock or in injury from touching the damaged parts.

Remove batteries immediately, taking care to avoid injury or electric

shock, and take the product to the point of purchase for consulta-

Do not place the  ash on an unstable surface. This can cause the fl ash to

fall or tip over and cause injury.

Never attempt to use your  ash while in motion.

Do not touch any metal parts of the  ash during a thunderstorm. This can

cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning

ENGLISH WARNING WARNING Do not use batteries except as speci ed. Load batteries as polar charac-

ters “+” and “–” indicate.

Do not heat, change or take apart the batteries. Do not drop or subject

batteries to impacts. Never attempt to charge lithium, or alkaline batter-

ies. Do not short batteries. Do not store batteries with metallic products.

Use only the speci ed charger to recharge Ni-MH Batteries. Any of these

actions can cause batteries to burst or leak and cause fi re or injury

Use only batteries speci ed for use with this  ash. The use of other

power sources can cause a fi re or product malfunction.

Do not use your  ash nearby cosmetic products or drug containers. The

spoil or the ingress into fl ash can cause fi re, electric shock, or injury.

Do not direct the  ash at the operator of a motor vehicle. This can cause

a motor vehicle accident.

Do not use the  ash in the presence of  ammable or volatile gas.

If batteries leak and  uid gets in contact with your eyes, skin or clothing,

 ush the a ected area with clean water and seek medical attention or call

an emergency number right away.

In dispose or long-term storage of batteries, cover battery terminals by in-

sulation tape. Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could

cause batteries to ignite or burst.

Do not use this  ash in locations a ected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or

dust. This can cause a fi re or electric shock.

Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,  re or the

like. Do not leave this  ash in places subject to extremely high tempera-

tures. Do not leave the fl ash in locations such as a sealed vehicle or

in direct sunlight. This can cause a fi re.

Keep out of the reach of small children. This product could cause injury

in the hands of a child.

CAUTION CAUTION Do not place heavy objects on the  ash. This can cause the heavy object

to tip over or fall and cause injury.

Do not cover or wrap the  ash or the charger in a cloth or blanket. This can

cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fi re.

When you are cleaning the  ash or you do not plan to use the  ash for an

extended period, remove batteries. Failure to do so can cause batteries

to leak fl uid, a fi re, or electric shock.

Using a  ash too close to a person’s eyes may temporarily a ect the eye-

sight or can cause a visual impairment. Take particular care when pho-

tographing infants and young children.

Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your  ash. Build-up of

dust in your fl ash can cause a fi re or electric shock. Contact your

FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every two years. Please

note that this service is not free of charge.

Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzene, or other volatile chemicals to clean

your  ash. This can cause fi re or electric shock.EN-3

Note: Check the type of batteries used in your  ash and read the appropriate

The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life.

Incorrect use can shorten battery life or cause leakage, overheating, fi re, or explo-

■ Cautions: Handling the Batteries

• Do not expose to fl ame, or heat.

• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed, discolored, or with other abnor-

• Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries with diff erent charge levels, or bat-

teries of diff erent types.

• If the fl ash will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. Note

that various settings of the fl ash will be reset.

• The batteries may be warm to the touch immediately after use. Turn the fl ash off

and allow the batteries to cool before handling.

• Battery capacity tends to decrease at low temperatures below 10°C (50°F). Keep

spare batteries in a pocket or other warm place and exchange as necessary. Cold

batteries may recover some of their charge when warmed.

• Fingerprints and other stains on the battery terminals can aff ect a number of fl ash

fi ring. Thoroughly clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth before inserting bat-

teries in the fl ash.

■ Rechargeable AA Ni-MH Batteries

The capacity of Ni-MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after long

periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged.

This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

The fl ash draws a small amount of current even when off . Ni-MH batteries that

have been left in the fl ash for an extended period may be drawn down to the point

that they no longer hold a charge. Batteries that no longer hold a charge even after

repeatedly being discharged and recharged have reached the end of their service

life and must be replaced.

Ni-MH batteries can be recharged in a battery charger (sold separately). Batteries

may become warm to the touch after charging. Refer to the instructions provided

with the charger for more information. Use the charger with compatible batter-

Ni-MH batteries gradually lose their charge when not in use.

Dispose of used batteries in accord with local regulations.

Caring for the Flash

To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions.

If the fl ash will not be used for an extended period, remove batteries. Do not store

or use the fl ash in locations that are:

• exposed to rain, steam, or smoke

• very humid or extremely dusty

• exposed to direct sunlight or very high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle

• subject to strong vibration

• exposed to strong magnetic fi elds, such as near a broadcasting antenna, power

line, radar emitter, motor, transformer, or magnet

• in contact with volatile chemicals such as pesticides

• next to rubber or vinyl products

Exposure to water and sand can also damage the fl ash and its internal circuitry and

mechanisms. When using the fl ash at the beach or seaside, avoid exposing the

fl ash to water or sand. Do not place the fl ash on a wet surface.

Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur when entering a heated building

on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the fl ash. If this occurs, turn the fl ash

off and wait for droplets to evaporate.EN-4

ENGLISH For Customers in the U. S. A.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de-

signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-

tial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-

mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-

rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• You are cautioned that any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved in

this manual could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Customers in Canada

CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufac-

turer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods

• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personal. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or

has been dropped.EN-5

ENGLISH Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

in Private Households

In the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein: This symbol on

the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its pack-

aging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household

waste. Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for

the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential

negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could oth-

erwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

This symbol on the batteries or accumulators indicates that those bat-

teries shall not be treated as household waste.

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dis-

pose these separately according to your local requirements.

The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed

information about recycling this product, please contact your local city offi ce, your

household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

In Countries Outside the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein: If you wish to

discard this product, including the batteries or accumulators, please contact your

local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Name: FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging Europe GmbH Address: Benzstrasse 2 47533 Kleve, Germany

declare that the product

following the provision of the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage Direc-

tive (2006/95/EC).EN-6

ENGLISH Welcome to the worldwide family of FUJIFILM “Shoe Mount Flash

Please read this owner’s manual carefully so that you can use this unit

Features and Functions of the FUJIFILM EF-20

★ The position of the subject or the use of bounce lighting may make

the brightness level insu cient or excessive. This unit has an EV ADJUST button that allows you to easily increase or decrease the

brightness as required.

★ Bounce lighting is possible at an upward angle of up to 90 degrees.

★ The EF-20 boasts a compact, lightweight design that provides a

high degree of freedom in camera work. In addition, when the unit

is not installed on the camera, the shoe section can be rotated in-

side the  ash body so that the unit can be carried even in a shirt

■ Handling Precaution

● When the  ash is installed on the camera, do not hold the combination by

the  ash; otherwise the camera could slip o the shoe.

● For information on compatible cameras, visit our website at

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html

Features and Functions of the FUJIFILM EF-20 6

Description of Parts 7

Installing the Batteries 8

Mounting the Unit on the Camera 8

Using the Wide Panel 10

Important Note on Successive Firing10

Speci cations and Performances 10

Table of ContentsEN-7

ENGLISH Description of Parts

EV adjustment indicators

Battery cover release

Slide the battery cover release button

downward to open the battery compart-

Insert two new “AA”-size alkaline or NiMH

batteries into the battery compartment,

ensuring that the polarity indications “+”

and “−” are aligned correctly. The unit will

not operate properly if the batteries are

installed incorrectly.

Close the battery cover until it clicks.

Press the POWER switch to the “ON” posi-

tion. When the unit is switched on, it will

start charging with a slight humming

sound and the READY lamp starts to blink.

Now the unit is ready for shooting. (The

READY lamp stops blinking and remains

illuminated when the unit is fully charged.)

To switch the power o , press the POWER

switch again. The READY lamp will go o

and the unit will not  ash.

* Be careful not to short-circuit the shoe

terminals while the unit is switched on

without being mounted on the camera.

Otherwise, unexpected  ring or a failure

* It is recommended to use the NiMH (Nickel

Metal Hydride) batteries in order to de-

crease the charging time and increase the

About the READY Lamp

The  ring power may be insu cient immediately after lighting of the READY lamp.

To obtain optimum brightness for shooting, wait a few seconds before releasing

the shutter after the READY lamp comes on.

* Replace the batteries if charging takes over 30 seconds following a test  ash

performed with the EF-20 not mounted on the camera.

Mounting the Unit on the Camera

Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before mounting or dismounting the unit.

If the POWER switch is left ON, unexpected  ashing or a malfunction of the camera

Firmly slide the  ash onto the camera’s shoe and turn the lock ring to the left to

Once the  ash has been mounted on the shoe, the shutter speed will be auto-

matically set when both the  ash and camera are turned on.

Now the camera is ready for  ashing.

After the READY lamp lights steadily, press the TEST/READY

button to activate test  ring. This allows you to con rm that

the  ash  res.EN-9

ENGLISH TTL E ective Range

When the subject is within the TTL

e ective range, the selected EV ad-

justment indicator lights for about

3 seconds after  ring. If the indica-

tor does not come on, approach the subject or open up the aperture (decrease

the f-number) and retry shooting. Changing the ISO speed to a higher sensitivity

(higher value) can also be helpful.

* The e ective TTL range is shorter than usual immediately after the READY lamp

If the Picture is Too Bright or Too Dark

The EF-20 has an EV ADJUST button for  ne adjustment of the

Use this button to adjust the brightness to obtain a satisfactory

e ect in the following cases.

★ When satisfactory brightness cannot be obtained during

daylight sync  ashing (in outdoor shooting under sunlight, the strobe light can

be used as an auxiliary light source to minimize shadows on the subject formed

by the sun) or shooting against light.

★ When you want to take several pictures by varying the brightness.

★ When the brightness is insu cient in bounce lighting.

First, shoot a picture in standard auto mode (when the EV adjustment indicator is

lit) and check it on the monitor. If you  nd that the brightness is too high or low,

press the EV ADJUST button to  ne adjust the brightness and take another picture.

If the picture is darker than expected, press the EV ADJUST button once to increase

the EV by one step so that the red “+0.5” EV adjustment indicator lights up. In this

condition, the unit emits light by increasing the brightness by +0.5 EV. After shoot-

ing, check the picture on the monitor again. If the brightness is still insu cient, press

the button again so that the “+1” EV adjustment indicator lights up and retry shoot-

If the picture is too bright, press the EV ADJUST button to change the lighting EV

adjustment indicator in the “–“ direction until the desired brightness is obtained.

The adjustment with the ED ADJUST button is invalid when no EV adjustment indica-

tor is lit (i.e. when the TTL auto brightness adjustment is not activated). Make sure

that one of the EV adjustment indicators is lit before pressing the EV ADJUST button.

To exit from the EV adjustment mode, press the EV ADJUST button again. Alterna-

tively, the EV adjustment mode can also be exited by pressing the POWER switch to

The light-emitting section of the EF-20 can be pointed upward for bounce light-

If the  ash is  red by pointing the light-emitting section directly at the subject, the

picture may look unnatural due to a strong shadow produced behind the subject

under certain conditions. In such a case, pointing the light-emitting section to the

ceiling may make it possible to take beautiful pictures with softer, more natural

The brightness of bounce lighting may sometimes be insu cient depending

on the distance of the ceiling (wall) surface where the light is re ected. In this

case, press the EV ADJUST button to adjust the EV value in the positive direction,

position the AF frame in the view nder on the subject and half-press the shut-

ter release button. Con rm that the “N” mark is visible in the view nder and that

the shutter speed and f-stop are correct before fully pressing the shutter release

* Bounce lighting is possible simply by turn-

ing the light-emitting section up toward

the ceiling. All other operations are identi-

cal to shooting with direct lighting. How-

ever, note that the brightness may drop to

about 25%, though this is variable depend-

ing on the color and material of the re ect-

ing surface. It is therefore recommended to open up the aperture (to decrease

the f-number as much as possible). The surface used for bounce lighting should

be as white as possible and its re ectivity as high as possible. Note that, in color

photography, if the re ecting surface has a color, the colored re ection will stain

the subject in that color.

Using the Wide Panel

The EF-20 has a “wide panel” attached to it.

The  ash usually covers an area with a focal

length up to 32 mm, and the wide panel is for

use when the lens in use is a wide-angle lens

with a shorter focal length. Speci cally, the

wide panel makes the  ash compatible with

a focal length up to 24 mm.

Operation is easy. All that is needed is  ip up

the white panel on the lightemitting section

with a  ngertip and place it on the lens of the

light-emitting section.

Note that the use of the guide panel decreas-

es the guide number to 14.

Important Note on Successive Firing

To prevent degradation due to overheating that may result from successive  ring,

it is recommended to pause  ring for more than 10 minutes after successive  ring.

Speci cations and Performances

(Figures inside ( ) are the values

when the wide panel is used)

Bouncing mechanism 0, 45, 60, 75 and 90 degrees in the upward direction

Operating power “AA”-size lithium/alkaline/NiMH batteries x 2

Operating temperature

0° to 40°C Dimensions During operation: 43(H) x 61(W) x 88(D) mm

When the shoe is accommodated: 35(H) x 61(W) x 88(D) mm

Weight Approx. 100 grams (excl. batteries)

● The design and speci cations of this product are subject to change

without prior notice.

Initial Number of Flashes and Recycling Time

“AA”-size alkaline batteries x 2 Approx. 200 times Approx. 5 sec.

“AA”-size NiMH batteries x 2 Approx. 280 times Approx. 4 sec.

● Number of  ashes: Measured under normal temperature, with new batteries that are within 3

months from their date of production,  ashed every 30 seconds successively and recycled to the

point at which the READY lamp takes 30 seconds to come on after the last  ash.

● Recycling time: The minimum time taken to activate the READY lamp after  ring under the above

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Piles rechargeables Ni-MH “AA” x 2

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This warranty is valid only in JAPAN.