Pentax 40 MZ-3i operating instructions Working with user programs, Fill-in flash in TTL mode

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11. Fill-in flash in daylight

Fill-in flash in TTL mode

Some camera models automatically control fill-in flash when in program or automatic mode. The manner of camera internal fill-in flash control varies greatly between the different modern camera models, making it impossible to give a precise description of the individual adjusting procedures. These are normally given in the operating instructions for the given camera. Shadows can also be brightened with a flashgun in TTL mode on cameras that do not feature a special fill-in program or setting. In such cases the effect of fill-in flash depends upon the properties of the camera’s TTL metering system. Con- sequently, in many instances it will be advisable to use fill-in flash in automatic mode.

12. Working with user programs

Fig. 23: Display of an activated user program

	Your flashgun is provided with a memory that will enable you to enter your own
	flash programs on nine program places. This is particularly advantageous for
	constantly recurring flash situations.

Program 0 (Prog.0) is loaded when the flashgun is operated for the first time. The home program place 0 covers the standard operating range of the flashgun.

The data that were active just before the flashgun was switched off are stored in program 0. If, prior to switch-off, the data were loaded in program 7 and one or more of the parameters were changed, then it is possible that program „0“ will be indicated. If the flashgun is now switched off, the data will be stored and pre- sented in an unchanged form on program „0“ when the flashgun is switched on again.

The 9 program places have been assigned in the factory as specified in Table 3 of the Technical Data.

The second STO and RCL functions assigned to the buttons are displayed only after the Prog. button has been depressed. The second functions are:

STO = STORE the values indicated on the LC display.

RCL = RECALL = Load the stored data of a user program.

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Contents Mecablitz 40 MZ-3i Sensor Main switch LC display lighting / Modelling lightNomenclature Acoustic exposure verification on Film speed LC displayContents Stroboscopic mode, ch , p ForewordPlease also open the back cover page with the illustrations Brief survey of the operating functionsNever fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyes Safety InstructionsPreparations Battery warning indicatorClose the battery compartment cover Mounting the Standard Foot or SCA adapter Switching the flashgun on and offMounting the flashgun on the camera Removing the Standard Foot or SCA adapterDirect way to good flash shots TTL flash modeSetting procedure for TTL mode To EM Automatic flash modeSetting procedure for TTL Easy Mode Easy ModeAlso be set on the camera lens Setting procedure for auto flash modeTo a „ + or „ button See ch , pSetting procedure for manual flash mode Manual flash modeLock-in positions of reflector and head Bounce flashWith secondary reflector Bouncing the flash in the manual modeMounting the light reducing filter Bouncing the flash in the auto and TTL modesController Setting procedure for Metz TTL remote operationMetz cordless TTL remote operation TTL remote operationChecking the slave address Switching off the Metz TTL remote operationDistance values on the LC display disappear Setting procedure for Metz a remote operationMetz cordless auto remote operation Remote-OperationUsing the winder in auto and TTL modes Winder modeUsing the winder in the manual mode Setting procedure for manual mode with partial light output Partial light output levels in the auto modePartial light output levels in the manual mode Macrophotography close-ups Stroboscopic mode Working with partial light output levels Flash durationsUse the „+ or „- button Setting procedure for stroboscopic modeComplete illumination of shadow areas Fill-in flash in auto modeFill-in flash in manual mode Fill-in flash in daylightWorking with user programs Fill-in flash in TTL modeProg. flashes Procedure for storing a programCalling a stored program Ex-Zoom-mode Setting procedure for the Ex-Zoom modeZoom reflector Zoom reflector main reflectorPull-out/push-in wide-angle diffuser Or was, correctly exposed in the auto and TTL modeSpecial functions ML-functions AF measuring beamML function Modelling Light AF measuring beamLocking the controls key function An intermittent beep signalling alarm soundsSwitching on the „Beep function Switching on with the controls lockedRapid function Calling the Service ModeAdjusting the dimensional units Testing the display segmentsExposure corrections Technical DataExposure corrections in auto mode Exposure corrections in TTL mode105 ModeFreq. fHz RemarksPartial light output P ProcedureFlashes per second = fHz ExampleIncluded Optional extras Meaningless information Troubleshooting hintsNo display in on switch position Flashing operating mode symbolsFill-in flash Alphabetical index