Metz 28 CS-2 instruction manual Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture cannot be set

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aid of the maximum flash range indicated on the LC display (see Chapter 10.3).

EASY MODE of the flash unit

Select the operating mode Program P or full auto mode on the camera!

Please refer to Chapter 5 for the setting of the

EASY MODE.

7.2Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture cannot be set

Camera setting

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

￿Flash unit setting

Auto flash mode A of the flash unit

Set on the flash unit the value for the largest aper- ture opening (smallest f-number) of the camera lens and the camera’s ISO value (see Technical Data for the given camera).

If this f-number and ISO value cannot be set on the flash unit, then set the next closest value.

Take some test shots.

Set a negative flash correction value on the flash unit when the shots are too bright, and a positive one when the shots are too dark (see Chapter 9.4).

Compare the exposure results to establish the opti- mal setting for your camera.

When shooting pictures take into account the ma- ximum 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 necessary for the wide-angle and telephoto- range!

Manual flash mode M of the flash unit

Set on the flash unit the value for the largest aper- ture opening (smallest f-number) of the camera lens and the camera’s ISO value (see Technical Data for the given camera).

If this f-number and ISO value of the camera cannot be set on the flash unit, then set the next closest values.

By selecting the full light output P 1/1 or a partial light output, the necessary camera-to-subject dis- tance can be established by referring to the maxi-

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Contents Mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital Contents Foreword11.2 Meter-Feet changeover m ft 106 11.3 Safety instructions Loading and replacing the batteries Power supplyPreparations Flash coverage and reflector attachments Switching the flash unit on and offAutomatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFF Mounting / Removing the flash unitSlave mode Switch on and shoot in Easy modeTo terminate briefly depress the Mode key Adapting the slave flash unitSlave modes SL Slave mode without preflash suppression SL Settings on the slave flash unitAdapting the flash unit Slave mode with Preflash suppression SLAdapted slave mode SL Settings for camera and flash unit Briefly depress the Mode key to terminateFlash unit setting Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture can be setCamera setting Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture cannot be set Flash modes Auto flash mode aSetting procedure Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlightManual flash mode M Metz-Remote Flash Mode SLEasy Mode ISO speed Flash parametersAutomatic f-stop Reflector statusFlash exposure correction value EV Flash readiness indication DisplaysManual partial light output Correct exposure confirmationMaximum flash range indication Meter-Feet changeover m ft Automatic switch-off functionSpecial functions Following settings are made Re-establishing the flash unit settingsSetting procedure to adapt flash delay Forming the flash capacitor Troubleshooting, remedies and after-sales serviceProblem QuestionUnsuccessful troubleshooting Technical data Page Bouton d’essai et témoin de recyclage Manual firing button and flash-ready indicatorTasten für Wertverstellung Regleta giratoria para la cámara Vite camera e stativo Tornillo para cámara y trípode171 172 173 Metz-Werke GmbH & Co KG Postfach 1267 D-90506 Zirndorf