Metz 34 AF-3N Flash techniques and flash functions, Automatic fill-in flash, Exposure correction

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9. Flash techniques and flash functions

Fig. 6: Fill-in flash in daylight (left without, right with fill-in flash

9.1 Automatic fill-in flash

Some cameras offer the facility of activating auto- matic fill-in flash control or automatically trigger a fill-in flash.

Fill-in flash will soften harsh shadows and diminish the contrast, thereby producing a more balanced exposure when shooting against the light. The camera’s computer- controlled measuring system automatically selects the shutter speed, working aperture and light output in such a manner that both the main subject in the foreground as well as the background are uniformly exposed.

9.2 Exposure correction

Various cameras enable the user to influence the TTL exposure control. Accordingly, the camera’s exposure settings can be corrected by up to ± 3 apertures (in one-third or half f-stop settings).

PLEASE NOTE: Do not forget to switch off this function when it is no longer required!

Please refer to the camera’s operating instructions for further details.

9.3 Flash exposure sequences

Some cameras permit a sequence of shots to be taken of the same subject with different exposure parameters.

When this function is activated, three pictures - as an example - can be taken in succession: The first shot is made with a negative flash exposure correction (less light output), the second is normally exposed, and the third is taken with a positive flash exposure correction (more light output). For further details on this function and the settings to be made please refer to the camera’s operating instructions.

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Contents Mecablitz 34 AF-3 N Foreword Dear CustomerDisposal of batteries Do not dispose of spent batteries with domestic rubbishContents Safety instructions Do not short-circuit batteries! Danger of ExplosionPreparing the mecablitz for use Power supplyLoading and exchanging batteries Automatic flashgun switch-off Mounting/Removing the flashgunFeatures this function Setting the mecablitz into operationSwitching the flashgun on and off Flashgun instructions to the camera Flash-ready indicationAutomatic flash sync speed control Correct-exposure indication see figSwitched on To the camera’s operating instructionsRed arrow CationTTL flash control Normal synchronisation Flash synchronisationSlow-synchronisation Second curtain synchronisation Rear Flash in the individual camera modes Use of flash in the program modesSpecial functions not supported by flash Red-eye reduction function Multi-sensor fill-in flashAutofocus measuring flash AF red-light beamFocusing priority Single AF AF operating modesFlash techniques and flash functions Automatic fill-in flashExposure correction Flash exposure sequencesLighting and attachments Guiding edge Case gapCare and maintenance Troubleshooting Switch off the flashgun with the main switchForming the flash capacitor Manual firing buttonTechnical data Colour temperature approx K SynchronizationFlash duration Number of flashes Flash recycling timeLighting distances Sticker can be applied to the back of the flashgun
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