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before taking pictures. The modelling light is triggered with the manual firing
button .
Setting procedure
• Press the button combination „Select“ until „ML“ flashes in the display. Apply
the setting desired with the buttons ( + ) and ( - ).
• When „ML ON“ is displayed, the modelling light is activated.
• When „ML OFF“ is displayed, the modelling light is deactivated.
The setting takes effect immediately. After about five seconds the display stops
flashing and the setting is saved automatically. After activation of the modelling
light function „ML“ appears in the display.

9.5 Extended Zoom Mode („Ex“)

In extended zoom mode the zoom position of the main reflector is reduced to
one level below the focal length of the camera lens. The resulting expanded and
broader light coverage provides additional dispersed light (reflections) inside
rooms so that a softer flash illumination is possible.
Example:
The focal length of the camera lens is 50 mm. The extended zoom mode sets a
35 mm reflector position on the flash unit. However, 50 mm continues to be
shown on the display.
Setting procedure
• repeatedly press button combination „Select“ until „Zoom“ appears in the
display and „Ex“ flashes. The required settings can be applied using the ( + )
and ( - ) buttons.
- When „Ex On“ is displayed, the extended zoom mode is activated.
- When „Ex OFF“ is displayed, the extended zoom mode is deactivated.
The setting takes effect immediately. After about five seconds the display stops
flashing and the setting is saved automatically. After activation of the extended
zoom mode „Ex“ appears in the display.
Depending on the system, the extended zoom mode is supported for lens
focal lengths of 28 mm or more (35mm format). The camera must be
equipped with a CPU lens and be able to transfer data on the lens focal
length to the flash unit.

9.6 Meter-feet changeover („m“ / „ft“)

The maximum flash range indicated by the flash unit’s display can either be
shown in metres or feet.
Setting procedure
• Press the button combination „Select“ until the only the distance dimension „m“
or „ft“ flashes. Apply the setting desired with the buttons ( + ) and ( - ).
- When „m“ is displayed, the distance display is in metres.
- When „ft“ is displayed, the distance display is in feet.
The setting takes effect immediately. After about five seconds, the display stops
flashing and the setting is saved automatically.
10 Flash techniques

10.1 Bounce flash

Bounce flash illuminates the subject more softly and reduces dense shadows. It
also reduces the drop in light from foreground to background that occurs for
physical reasons.
The main reflector of the flash unit can be swivelled horizontally and tilted
vertically for bounce flash. To avoid colour cast in your shots, the reflective surfa-
ce should be colour-neutral or white.
When tilting the main reflector vertically, make sure that it is turned
through an angle that is wide enough to prevent direct light from falling
on the subject. For this reason the reflector should be tilted at least as far
as the 60° lock-in position. Flash ranges do not appear on the display
when the main reflector is turned! When the reflector head is tilted, the
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