National PE-2800 Strobe

This item was used by my family.
It is a camera strobe from National, Panasonic's former name.

Although it is an old item,
I was able to connect it to a Canon EOS M3 and take strobe photos, so I believe it can be used with current digital cameras.

Regarding the sync cord, my camera did not have a terminal to connect it, so I have not tested it. Please understand this.

Size: Approx. 4 x 9 x 9.5 cm

Weight: Approx. 345g (including 4 AA batteries)

Guide Number: 28/22 (when using the wide panel)

Accessories:
Instruction manual (with writing and tears), wide panel,
sync cord, carrying case,

◎Operating Instructions (with hot shoe)

① Insert 4 AA batteries.

② Attach to the camera and turn on the strobe power.

③ A keen sound will be heard, and the lamp will gradually light up.

④ The orange lamp will light up steadily, and the keen sound will become slightly weaker.

⑤ Press the shutter button.

(Repeat steps ③ to ⑤. This takes about 30-40 seconds.
Therefore, continuous shooting with the strobe is not possible.
Note that if you press the shutter without waiting for ③ and ④, the strobe will not fire.)

The instruction manual states (flash interval 7 seconds), so if used continuously, the interval may be around this time.
I have only confirmed that it powers on, so I do not know the details regarding this point.

Regarding the condition,
it was stored indoors in a pouch, so it is in fair condition. However, as it is a very old item from the National era, I have listed it as slightly scratched and dirty considering its age-related deterioration.
The instruction manual has writing and tears, so please consider this when making your purchase decision.

For a retro appliance that is still functional,
it is also recommended for fans of Showa-era retro electronics.

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