Canon SPEEDLITE 199A.
Canon
Category
Photographic technology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Plastic, Metal, Glass
Measurements
155 x 80 x 60 mm
Place of origin
Japan
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525646.6.1
Summary
Canon SPEEDLITE 199A. The whole is a Canon SPEEDLITE 199A. Working from the bottom there are 3 clips to attach the speedlite to the camera. There is a gold coloured label with the words PASSED JCII 84. On the left hand side is a slide that allows for the item to be locked. Above this are 2 lights that sit either side with the words – AUTO CHECK, PILOT, LIGHT, TEST. Above this is the main body with the circular dial that displays the – ASA and numbers, DIN and numbers, Ft, M, and F numbers. Either side are 2 buttons that move up and down, 1 is ON/OFF. Underneath is the words SPEEDLITE 199A, CANON, JAPAN. At the top is the flash that allows for it to be moved up & down. On the left hand side is the slide for the batteries to be inserted/removed. On the back near the bottom is the word Canon. Canon Speedlite 199A Set (Consists of Speedlite 199A, case and wide adaptor) The Canon Speedlite 199A is a dedicated, thyristorized flash unit designed for operation with Canon "A" series cameras. The Speedlite 199A features a high Guide Number of 98 with ISO 100 film, three automatic flash ranges plus Manual and automatic bounce flash capability. The most powerful shoe-m6unt Speedlite in the Canon line, the 199A is recommended for use with the Canon A-1 or any "A" series camera with motor drive or Power Winder A due to its high power and very rapid recycling time. Technical Specification: - Type: High-powered shoe-mount flash; automatic, thyristor type Guide Number: 98 (ISO 100, feet), 60 w/wide adaptor Recycling Time: 10 seconds with Alkaline-Manganese batteries 6 seconds w/Ni-Cd batteries Number of Flashes: 100- 1000 w/Alkaline-Manganese batteries 50-500 w/Ni-Cd batteries Auto Flash Ranges: 3 Auto Apertures: (ISO 100) Red-f/2.8 Green-f/5.6 Yellow-f/11 Bounce:Yes Flash Coverage: For 35 mm format, covers angle of view of 35 mm lens; covers 24 mm w/adaptor Color Temperature: Daylight Power Source: 4 "AV size Alkaline or Ni-Cd batteries Dimensions: 3-1/8 x 3-1/4 x 4-1/2 in. Weight: 1 lb., 1-5/16 oz. https://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/canon/fdresources/shared/speedlites/199Aflash/index.htm
Makers and roles
Canon, manufacturer