Operation Manual

6 Programmed Auto Flash Mode

In the programmed auto flash mode the camera automatical-

ly controls the aperture, the shutter speed, and the mecablitz

for optimal results in most photographic situations, including

fill-in flash.

Settings on the camera

Set your camera to Full Auto Mode, Program P or a

Programmed Image Control Mode (landscape, portraiture,

sport, etc.). Select the auto-focus mode on the camera.

Settings on the flash unit

Having completed the above settings, you can commence

flash photography as soon as the mecablitz indicates flash

readiness.

7 Flash techniques

7.1 Bounce flash

Photos shot with full frontal flash are easily recognized by

their harsh, dense shadows. This is often associated with a

sharp drop in light from the foreground to the background.

This phenomenon can be avoided with bounce flash because

the diffused light will produce a soft and uniform rendition of

both the subject and the background. For this situation the

reflector is turned in such a manner that the flash is bounced

off a suitable reflective surface (e.g. ceiling or wall of the

room).

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