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- when the reflector head is tilted out of its normal position (upwards,
downwards or sideways).
- the flash unit is working in remote flash operation (slave SL).
Range display in TTL flash modes
In the TTL flash modes ( , E , E HSS ;
see 7.1) the value for the maximum range of
the flash unit is displayed. The value indica-
ted relates to subjects with a reflection factor
of 25%, which applies to most photographic
situations. Strong deviations from this reflec-
tion factor, as in the case of highly reflective
or poorly reflective subjects, may affect the flash range of the flash unit.
The subject ought to be in the area of approximately 40% to 70% of the value
displayed. This will give the automatic exposure control sufficient scope for com-
pensation. To avoid overexposure, the minimum distance should be no less than
10% of the indicated value! Adjustment to the photographic situation at hand
can be achieved by, for example, changing the aperture of the setting on the
lens.
Range display in manual flash mode M
In manual flash mode , the distance that
must be maintained from the subject for
correct flash exposure is indicated.
Adjustment to the photographic situation at
hand can be achieved by, for example,
changing the aperture setting on the lens or
selecting a manual partial light output level
(see 7.2).
M
TTL TTL TTL
Exceeding the display range
The flash unit can indicate flash ranges of up
to 199 m or 199 ft. This display range can be
exceeded in the case of high ISO values
(e.g., ISO 6400) and large aperture openings.
An arrow or triangle after the distance value indicates
that the display range has been exceeded.
6 Displays in the camera viewfinder
Examples for the camera viewfinder display:
Flash symbol flashes:
Prompt indicating that the flash unit is to be switched on or used (by some
cameras).
Flash symbol is illuminated:
The flash unit is ready for use (by some cameras)
The viewfinder in some cameras features an incorrect exposure warning func-
tion: the viewfinderís display for aperture value, shutter speed (or both) flashes
by over or underexposure.
Incorrect exposure guidelines:
• overexposure: do not use the flash!
• underexposure: switch the flash on or use a tripod and a longer
exposure time.
Reasons for incorrect exposure can lay in the various exposure and automatic
programmes.
For information applicable to the displays in the viewfinder of your
camera model, refer to the camera’s operating instructions. ☞
F 5,6
7,5 m Zoom 105 mm
TTL E 7,5 m
✴
F 5,6
7,5 m Zoom 105 mm
M
✴
F 5,6
199 m Ī
Zoom 105 mm
M 199 m Ī
✴
7,5 m
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