Metz 28 CS-2 instruction manual Flash modes, Auto flash mode a, Setting procedure

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mum flash range indicated on the LC display (see Chapter 10.3).

EASY-MODE operation of the flash unit

Please refer to Chapter 5 for the setting of the

EASY MODE.

8. Flash modes

Depress the “MODE” key repeatedly to select be- tween the different flash modes: Automatic “A”, Manual “M”, Metz Remote Flash Mode “SL” (SLave) and “EASY”. The selected flash mode will flash on the LC display of the flash unit.

8.1 Auto flash mode A

In automatic flash mode the photo cell sensor of the flash unit measures the light reflected by the sub- ject. The flash unit interrupts light emission as soon as the necessary amount of light for a correct ex- posure has been reached. This means that a new aperture does not have to be calculated and set when the distance is changed, provided that the subject remains within the automatic flash range.

The sensor has a measuring angle of 25° and only measures while the flash unit is emitting light. The measurement takes into account the light of the camera’s internal flash emitted at the same time as the light from the slave flash.

If the duration of the flash from the camera’s internal flash unit exceeds that of the slave (e.g. with close-ups), then this can result in system-induced overexposure. For flash pho- tography with digital cameras in slave mode it has proved to be useful to set a flash exposure correction value of approx -1 f-stop (-1 EV) for the camera-integrated flash unit.

The correct exposure indicator will display “o.k.” ￿ for approx. 3 seconds when the shot was correctly exposed (see Chapter 10.2).

Setting procedure

Continue depressing the “MODE” key on the slave until “A” flashes on the display. The setting instant- ly becomes effective and is automatically stored after 5 s. Then set auto aperture, ISO and reflector status as flash parameters (see Chapter 9).

Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlight!

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Contents Mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital Foreword Contents11.2 Meter-Feet changeover m ft 106 11.3 Safety instructions Power supply PreparationsLoading and replacing the batteries Mounting / Removing the flash unit Switching the flash unit on and offAutomatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFF Flash coverage and reflector attachmentsSwitch 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 SLSlave mode with Preflash suppression SL Adapted slave mode SLAdapting the flash unit Briefly depress the Mode key to terminate Settings for camera and flash unitCameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture can be set Camera settingFlash unit setting Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture cannot be set Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlight Auto flash mode aSetting procedure Flash modesMetz-Remote Flash Mode SL Manual flash mode MEasy Mode Reflector status Flash parametersAutomatic f-stop ISO speedFlash exposure correction value EV Correct exposure confirmation DisplaysManual partial light output Flash readiness indicationMaximum flash range indication Automatic switch-off function Special functionsMeter-Feet changeover m ft Re-establishing the flash unit settings Setting procedure to adapt flash delayFollowing settings are made Question Troubleshooting, remedies and after-sales serviceProblem Forming the flash capacitorUnsuccessful troubleshooting Technical data Page Manual firing button and flash-ready indicator Tasten für WertverstellungBouton 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