Konica Minolta 5D Instruction Manual

Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off-
camera Program 5600HS (D) and 3600HS (D) flash unit
without the need of a cable. Single or multiple flash units
can be placed around the subject to create different
lighting effects. 

The camera’s built-in flash fires to control the off-camera
flash units rather than to illuminate the subject. 

On-camera
flash

Wireless/
Remote
flash

1.

Remove the accessory shoe cap (p. 112) and slide a Program 5600HS (D) or 3600HS (D) flash
on the accessory shoe until the safety lock engages.

2.

Turn on the camera and flash unit.

3.

Set the camera to the wireless flash mode in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 70). This
simultaneously set a the flash to the wireless mode and sets the camera to the flash’s wireless
channel. 

4.

Press and hold the mounting-foot-release button on the flash unit to disengage the safety catch
and remove the flash unit from the camera.

Raise the built-in flash on the camera and position the camera
and flash around the subject. See the following page for
operating ranges. 

Make sure no objects come between the camera and flash unit. The flash units can be test fired by
pressing the AEL button on the camera. AEL button setup in section 1 of the custom menu should
be set to one of the hold options. If the flash does not fire, change the camera, flash, or subject
position. The slow shutter sync is active in auto recording, P, A, and digital subject program
exposure modes (p. 47).

When the 5600HS (D) and 3600HS (D) flash is charged, the AF illuminator on the front of the unit
blinks. The viewfinder flash signal shows the status of the camera flash (p. 31). Take a picture as
described in the basic recording section on page 28.

Wireless/Remote flash performs best under subdued light or interior lighting. Under bright light
sources, the flash may not be able to detect the control signals from the camera’s built-in flash. 

When not using off-camera flash units, always turn off the wireless flash mode in section 2 of the
recording menu, or inaccurate flash exposures will result. The 5600HS (D) and 3600HS (D) flash
units can be reset simultaneously with the camera. Simply mount the flash unit in the accessory
shoe and change the wireless flash mode setting on the menu to another flash mode.

High-speed sync. is available, see page 112. The Wireless/Remote Flash Controller is not
compatible with this camera.