Inserting the Battery

Use Battery Pack LP-EL as the power source.

  1. Open the cover.

    • While sliding the lock lever down, slide the lid to the right to open the battery compartment lid.

  2. Insert the battery.

    • Insert the battery contacts-first, as shown by the marking.

  3. Close the cover.

    • Close the battery compartment lid and slide it to the left.
    • When it clicks in place, the battery compartment cover is locked.

Firing interval and number of flashes

EL-1 (Ver.2) alone

Firing Interval Flash Count
Quick Flash Normal Flash
Approx. 0.1 to 0.8 sec. Approx. 0.1 to 0.9 sec. Approx. 340 to 2380 times

The Quick flash function enables flash photography before the flash is fully charged ().

Caution

  • After continuous flash firing, do not touch the flash head, battery, or near the battery compartment.

    After repeated use of continuous flash or modeling flash at short intervals, do not touch the flash head, battery, or near the battery compartment. The flash head, battery, and area near the battery compartment may become hot, which poses a risk of burns.

  • Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin for extended periods of time during use.

    This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and blistering, even if the product does not feel hot.

Note

  • The battery should be charged when Battery level 0 is displayed, or if the LCD panel goes blank during flash recharging.