Metz 28 CS-2 Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture can be set, Camera setting

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7.1Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture can be set

Camera setting

Set on the camera the ISO speed rating. If possible avoid the AUTO-ISO setting!

Set the camera’s operating mode to aperture prio- rity A or Av or manual M (see the operating in- structions for the given camera). Select the appro- priate aperture manually in the aperture priority mode. The camera will then automatically set the corresponding shutter speed. Both the aperture and shutter speed are set manually on the camera when in manual mode.

Activate the camera’s internal flash unit (see the operating instructions for the given camera).

Use a tripod for slower shutter speeds (e.g. slower than 1/30 s) to avoid camera shake blur.

Flash unit setting

Auto flash mode A of the slave

Set the same values for auto aperture and ISO on the slave as set on the camera (see chapter 9.1

and 9.2). Set the closest possible value where the exact value cannot be set.

Shoot some test pictures.

Set a negative flash exposure correction value on the flash unit when the shots are too bright, and a positive one when the shots are too dark (see Chap- ter 9.4). Compare the exposure results to establish the optimal setting for your camera.

When shooting pictures take into account the maximum flash range indicated on the flash unit’s LC display (see Chapter 10.3)!

For cameras fitted with a zoom lens different

flash exposure correction values may be neces- ￿ sary for the wide-angle and telephoto-range!

Manual flash mode M of the flash unit

Set the same values for aperture and ISO on the flash unit as set on the camera. Set the closest pos- sible value where the exact value cannot be set.

By selecting the full light output P 1/1 or a partial light output (see Chapter 9.5), you can determine the necessary camera-to-subject distance with the

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Contents Mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital Foreword Contents11.2 Meter-Feet changeover m ft 106 11.3 Safety instructions Preparations Power supplyLoading and replacing the batteries Automatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFF Switching the flash unit on and offFlash coverage and reflector attachments Mounting / Removing the flash unitSwitch on and shoot in Easy mode Slave modeAdapting the slave flash unit To terminate briefly depress the Mode keySlave modes SL Settings on the slave flash unit Slave mode without preflash suppression SLAdapted slave mode SL Slave mode with Preflash suppression SLAdapting the flash unit Briefly depress the Mode key to terminate Settings for camera and flash unitCamera setting Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture can be setFlash unit setting Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture cannot be set Setting procedure Auto flash mode aFlash modes Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlightMetz-Remote Flash Mode SL Manual flash mode MEasy Mode Automatic f-stop Flash parametersISO speed Reflector statusFlash exposure correction value EV Manual partial light output DisplaysFlash readiness indication Correct exposure confirmationMaximum flash range indication Special functions Automatic switch-off functionMeter-Feet changeover m ft Setting procedure to adapt flash delay Re-establishing the flash unit settingsFollowing settings are made Problem Troubleshooting, remedies and after-sales serviceForming the flash capacitor QuestionUnsuccessful troubleshooting Technical data Page Tasten für Wertverstellung Manual firing button and flash-ready indicatorBouton d’essai et témoin de recyclage Vite camera e stativo Tornillo para cámara y trípode Regleta giratoria para la cámara171 172 173 Postfach 1267 D-90506 Zirndorf Metz-Werke GmbH & Co KG