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Some cameras will not support the mecablitz in automatic flash mode
when an SCA adapter is used (see operating instructions for the given
camera and SCA adapter). In this case the mecablitz should be fitted
with the 301 standard foot.
Set the aperture priority mode (“A” or “Av”) or the manual mode “M” on the
camera. Then select a suitable aperture and shutter speed (for mode “M”) for
the existing shooting situation (see operating instructions for the camera).
If your mecablitz is equipped with an SCA 3002 system adapter and your
camera automatically transmits the f-stop to the flash unit, then the mecablitz
can also be used in the camera modes Program P, Full Auto Mode, “Green
Square” and the picture modes, or in the Shutter Priority Modes “Tv”, “T”, or
“S” (see operating instructions for the given SCA adapter).
Setting procedure for automatic flash mode
• Equip the mecablitz with an SCA adapter or standard foot 301 and mount
on the camera.
• Adjust the camera as described in its operating manual.
• Switch on the mecablitz with the main switch.
• Press the Mode key repeatedly until A flashes on the display.
• The setting becomes immediately effective. The LC display returns to its nor-
mal state after approx. 5 sec.
The subject should be located within about 40 % to 70 % of the maximum
distance range indicated on the mecablitz LC display (see Chapter 10.1).
This gives the electronic system sufficient leeway for compensation.
Caution with zoom lenses! Depending on their design, zoom lenses can
cause a loss of light in the order of up to one f-stop. Moreover, the effec-
tive aperture may vary with the focal length settings. This can be com-
pensated by correcting manually the aperture or by manual flash expo-
sure correction.
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5.2.1 Fill-in flash in automatic mode
Use the camera’s or a hand-held exposure meter to establish the required
aperture and shutter speed for a normal exposure. If possible take a meter
reading of the subject’s background separately from the actual subject.
Ensure that the camera’s shutter speed either equals or is slower than the
fastest flash sync speed (see operating instructions for the given camera).
Example:
Established aperture = f/8
Established shutter speed = 1/60th sec.
Flash sync speed of the camera e.g. 1/100th sec. (see operating instructions
for the given camera).
The two established values for aperture and shutter speed can be set on the
camera because the camera’s shutter speed is slower than the camera’s flash
sync speed.
To obtain a balanced fill-in light, for instance in order to retain the character
of the shadows, it is advisable to select on the flashgun a manual correction
value of -1 EV (f-stop) to -1.7 EV (see Chapter 6.4.3).
Ensure that the contre-jour light source does not shine directly into the
sensor of the mecablitz as this will mislead the metering system of the
mecablitz.
5.3 Manual flash mode
If the mecablitz is equipped with an SCA 3002 system adapter, some
cameras automatically change the mecablitz to TTL flash mode when
in Program “P”, Full Auto Mode, “Green Square” or a picture mode.
Manual flash mode is then no longer possible. If necessary attach the
standard foot 301 to the mecablitz for manual flash operation.
There is no correct exposure confirmation on the mecablitz LC display when
in manual flash mode.
Set an aperture priority mode (“A” or “Av”) or manual mode “M” on the
camera. Select an aperture and shutter speed (with “M”) on the camera to
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