Metz 34 AF-3M Flash techniques and flash functions, Fill-in flash, Exposure correction

9. Flash techniques and flash functions

Fig. 6: Fill-in flash in daylight (left without, right with fill-in flash

9.1 Fill-in flash

Normally, the automatic flash function (P-function) will automatically fire the flash in daylight when shooting against the light. However, the camera may well measure sufficient ambient light so that the flash firing circuit is not activated (see page 32). The mecablitz still enables the user to activate the fill-in flash function manually when the camera would shoot the picture without flash (see also page 32 „Activating the flash manually“). Observe the corresponding displays in the camera’s view- finder. Please refer to the camera’s operating instructions for further details.

Fill-in flash in daylight will soften harsh shadows and diminish the contrast, thereby producing a more balanced exposure when shooting against the light. The camera’s computer-controlled metering system automatically selects the shutter speed, working aperture and light output in such a manner that both the main subject in the foreground as well as the background are uniformly exposed.

9.2 Exposure correction

Various cameras enable the user to influence the TTL exposure control. Accordingly, the camera’s expo- sure settings can be corrected by up to ± 3 aper- tures (in half f-stop settings).

☞PLEASE NOTE: Do not forget to switch off this function when it is no longer required!

Please refer to the camera’s operating instructions for further details.

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