Metz MECABLITZ 36 AF-3 - Manual (Page 82)

FE flash exposure storage
Some Canon cameras offer the possibility of FE flash expo-
sure storage. This is supported by the flash unit in the E-TTL
flash mode.
FE flash exposure storage in E-TTL mode permits the amount
of light required for the subsequent shot to be determined
and stored prior to exposure. This can be expedient when
flash exposure has to be adapted to specific details that
may not necessarily be identical with the main subject.
Focus the camera’s AF sensor metering area on the zone
whose flash exposure is to be predetermined. When the FE
button on the camera is actuated (the designation may vary
with individual camera models - see camera’s operating
instructions) the flash unit will fire an FE test flash. The elec-
tronic measuring circuit inside the camera assesses the
reflected light of the FE test flash to determine the light output
required for the subsequent exposure. The main subject can
thereafter be focused with the AF sensor metering area of the camera. When the shutter release is pressed the picture
will be exposed with the previously determined light output.
Due to system-inherent reasons any changes in the light
situation after the FE test flash has been fired will not be
taken into account when the picture is shot.
Some cameras do not support FE flash exposure storage in
the “green” full auto mode or programmed image control
modes (see camera’s operating instructions).
5.7.3 Matrix-controlled fill-in flash (Nikon)
Only with mecablitz 36 AF-3 N
In this flash mode the subject and the background lighting
are automatically balanced without overexposing the sub-
ject. The camera establishes the exposure setting for the
ambient light by matrix metering.
This operating mode is either set on the camera or automa-
tically activated by the camera (see operating instructions
for the given camera).
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