4. Flashgun instructions to the camera
Fig. 4: Exposure o.k.
4.3 Correct-exposure indication (see fig. 4)
The red correct exposure light briefly illuminates when flash exposure was correct. At the same time the mecablitz sends an o.k. signal to the camera for display in the viewfinder.
Please refer to the camera’s operating instructions for further details.
4.4Information displayed in camera viewfinder when flash unit is switched on
Displays in viewfinder | Meaning |
prior to shutter release |
|
not illuminated | Flash unit not yetready for firing |
or blinks slowly |
|
permanently illuminated Flash unit is ready for firing
Warning with SF1/SFx: 
is illuminated in the camera's viewfinder but the flash is not triggered when the shutter is tripped. The camera has activated the triggering lock because the ambient light is too bright.
Displays in viewfinder | Meaning |
prior to shutter release |
|
blinks quickly | Flash was sufficient for correct |
exposure |
|
not illuminated or | Flash was insufficient. Select |
blinks slowly | wider f/stop or shorten distance. |
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