Flash techniques and ﬂash functions, Fill-in ﬂash

9. Flash techniques and ﬂash functions

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

9.1 Fill-in ﬂash

Normally, the automatic ﬂash function (P-function) will automatically ﬁre the ﬂash in daylight when shooting against the light. However, the camera may well measure sufficient ambient light so that the ﬂash ﬁring circuit is not activated (see page 32). The mecablitz still enables the user to activate the ﬁll-in ﬂash function manually when the camera would shoot the picture without ﬂash (see also page 32 „Activating the ﬂash manually“). Observe the corresponding displays in the camera’s view- ﬁnder. Please refer to the camera’s operating instructions for further details.

Fill-in ﬂash in daylight will soften harsh shadows and diminish the contrast, thereby producing a more balanced exposure when shooting against the light. The camera’s computer-controlled metering 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 expo- sure settings can be corrected by up to ± 3 aper- tures (in 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.