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Ensure that the contre-jour light source does not shine directly into the
lens, as this will interfere with the camera’s TTL metering system.

5.4 Automatic flash mode

In the automatic flash mode A, the flash unit sensor ቫ measures the light that
reflects back from the subject. The sensor ቫ has a coverage of about 25°, and
only measures the light for the time a flash is fired by the mecablitz. The flash is
cut off as soon as sufficient light has been emitted for correct exposure. The sen-
sor ቫ of the mecablitz has to be directed at the subject.
The maximum range is shown on the LC display. The shortest shot distance is
approximately 10% of the maximum distance range. The subject should be loca-
ted within the middle third of the distance range shown on the LC display to
allow the electronic system sufficient leeway for compensation.
Setting procedure:

• Press the

button until „Mode“ flashes on the LC

display.

• Set the flash mode

using the

and

keys. The flash mode selected is then highlighted. The
setting takes effect immediately.

• Press the button

to change the LC display back to

the normal view. If the button

is not pressed, the

display will change back to the normal view after
about 5 seconds.

If the shot was properly lit, the correct exposure indica-
tion ተ will flash „OK“ for about 3 seconds (see 13).

5.5 Automatic fill-in flash mode

When shooting in automatic fill-in flash mode in
daylight, the automatic flash mode

will automati-

cally set a correction of between -1 and -2 f-stops to
compensate for flash exposures (see 6.4 and 10.5).

Mode

☞

This has a graduated lightening effect on shadowy areas, which has a natural
appearance on the photograph.

5.6 Manual flash mode

In the manual flash mode

, the flash unit emits the full uncontrolled amount of

light if no partial light output has been selected. The specific photographic situa-
tion can be taken into account by making adjustments to the aperture setting or
by selecting a suitable partial light setting.
Setting procedure:
• Press the

button until „Mode“ flashes on the LC

display.

• Choose the flash mode

using the

and

keys. The flash mode M is then highlighted. The set-
ting takes effect immediately.

• Press the button

to change the LC display back to

the normal view. If the button

is not pressed, the

display will change back to the normal view after
about 5 seconds.

Set partial light output:
• Press the

button (Parameters ) until „P“ flashes

on the LC display for partial light output.

* Set the desired light output (1/1-1/256) with the

buttons.

The setting takes effect immediately.

* Press the button

to change the LC display back to

the normal view. If the button

is not pressed, the

display will change back to the normal view after
about 5 seconds.

The mecablitz LC display will indicate the flash-to-subject distance required for a
correct flash exposure.

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Para

Mode

E TTL HSS
A
M

Set

☛

Mode

Para

Sel

F 4.5

AZoom 24

14 m

✴

Mode

A
A
M HSS

Set

☛

Mode

Para

Sel

F 4.0

MZoom 24

10 m

Mode

Para

Sel

F 4.0

MZoom 24

10 m

P1/2

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