Flash Compensation Settings

By combined use of a Metz flash and the SCA3952 adapter, the camera adjusts for flash. It can be adjusted within ±3EV in increments of 1/3 steps.

1. Turn on the power

Install the SCA3952 adapter on the Metz flash, and put it on the camera then lock the flash in place using the locking knob on the flash shoe. Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the “S” or “C” position, and turn ON the flash power switch.

External LCD Panel (normal display)

4. When the shutter button is half-pressed, the “” display appears on the external LCD, and “” appears on the LCD inside the viewfinder with a + compensation, or “” appears with a – com- pensation.

Viewfinder LCD read-outs.

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2.When the flash charge confirmation lamp lights,

press the set button A in. The “” display appears on the main LCD panel.

If the flash-charge markis not displayed, the flash compensation button A can not be used.

Keep pressing the set button to activate the flash compensation mode. You can check the exposure compensation value.

If you turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the “L” (power OFF) position, the compensation value will be canceled.

Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be linked. Custom settings (C-25 on page 95)

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3.Turn the front or rear dial to select the flash compensation value.

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Mamiya 645 AFD III manual Flash Compensation Settings, External LCD Panel normal display, Viewfinder LCD read-outs

645 AFD III specifications

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