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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

measures the light that
reflects back from the subject. The sensor

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

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

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).
A


A
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 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.
The mecablitz LC display will indicate the flash-to-subject distance required for a
correct flash exposure.
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+
Para


M
Mode
M
Mode E TTL HSS
A
M

Set
A
☛
Mode Para Sel
F4.5
AZoom 24
14 m
A
✴

Mode A
A
M HSS


Set
M
☛
Mode Para Sel
F4.0
MZoom 24
10 m
M
Mode Para Sel
F4.0
MZoom 24
10 m
P1/2
M
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