Flash Photography (continued) / Rear Curtain Sync Mode

Metz Flash SCA3952 System Functions

For example:

(1)When the size of the subject you want to light with the flash is relatively small within the picture

(2)When the background behind the subject is extremely bright or when there is a strongly reflective object in the background

(3)When the background behind the subject is extremely dark (outdoors at night, etc.)

(4)For flash photography with a narrow film latitude

1. While in the P or Av modes, the camera can be set to release the shutter at the metered value, even if the background behind the

subject is dark. Custom settings (C-24 on page 95)

2.The sync. speed in the X mode can be set between 1/40 and 1/125

seconds. Custom settings (C-23 on page 95)

*When the shutter speed is set to 1/2 increments, the sync. speed can be set between 1/45 and 1/125 seconds.

Rear Curtain Sync Mode

When a moving subject has been shot under this function, the flash of light appears after the moving subject.

Rear curtain sync mode

Front curtain sync mode

This function is set by Custom function setting.

Custom setting (C-27 on page 95)

Charging completed When charging of the flash is completed, a charging completed flash indicator in viewfinder icon will illuminate in the viewfinder’s liquid crystal display panel.

 

When exposure mode is set at “Av” or “P”, the shutter speed will be

Automatic setting of

automatically set to 1/60 to 1/125 sec. when charging of the flash is

completed.

flash synchronizing

When exposure mode is at “Tv” or “M” and the shutter speed is at

speed

faster than 1/125 sec., the shutter speed will be automatically set to

 

 

1/125 sec.

Flash confirmation

The flash charge mark flashes after the shutter is released to

indicate that the flash was emitted properly.

 

 

 

Auto zoom control

The power zoom reflector is linked to the lens focal length. (Exclud-

ing the Metz 32Z-2)

 

 

 

Auto AF assist beam

When the focus mode is set to “S”, the auto focus assist beam is

emitted automatically in low light. (Excluding the Metz 32Z-2)

 

 

Display of flash range Displayed on the flash’s liquid crystal display panel. (Excluding the

(distance)

Metz 32MZ-3 and Metz 32Z-2)

Data transfer

The film sensitivity data, exposure compensation data and aperture

data are sent from the camera to the flash.

 

★When using an SCA300 system flash (Metz 60CT-4, 45CL-4, etc.), use the SCA3000C converter (sold separately).

★For details, refer to the operating instructions of the flash and the SCA adapter.

★To use the guide number indicated on the flash fully, wait several seconds after the charging completed indicator lights.

★Cautions on using instant film

Instant films (Polaroid 100-600 series and Fuji FP series), have a lower reflectivity rate than regular film. Exposure compensation is necessary when using the flash in the TTL mode.

In general, set the exposure compensation to about minus 1 or 1 1/3 EV.

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645 AFD III specifications

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