Displays, Manual partial light output

9.5 Manual partial light output

☞Manual partial light output can only be set in manual flash mode M.

Continue depressing the pre-select key of the flash unit until “P 1/” and the partial light output value flash on the display. While these data are flashing use the “+” or “-” key to set the required partial light output on the flash unit. Partial light output values of P 1/1 (maximum light output) to P 1/16 (minimum manual partial light output) can be set. The setting becomes instantly effective and is automatically stored after 5 s.

After storage the LC display indicates again the f-stop

instead of the partial light output.

10. Displays

10.1 Flash readiness indication

The flash readiness indicator on the slave flash unit lights up when the flash capacitor is fully charged to confirm that the slave is ready for firing. The slave will not be triggered if a shot is taken before the flash ready signal is lit.

When flash readiness is established a test flash can be fired with the “TEST” button. In the auto flash mode A and the manual flash mode M, this test flash is based on the adjusted flash parame- ters. In the Metz-Remote Flash Mode, the test flash has a low light output level. In the “EASY” mode a controlled test flash is fired, in conformity with the settings made.

10.2 Correct exposure confirmation

The “o.k.” correct exposure indicator lights up for approx. 3 s when the shot was correctly exposed in the auto flash mode A or EASY mode. When in auto flash mode A this depends on the set flash parameters (see Chapter 9), and in the EASY mode on the selected light control.

This enables you, for example in the automatic flash mode, to establish a suitable aperture by manually triggering a test flash.

Fire a test flash with the manual firing button . If the “o.k.” correct exposure indicator does not light up then set the next smaller f- number, or reduce the distance to the subject, and repeat the test flash.

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