Manual flash mode

Modo flash Manaule

Funcionamiento manual

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5. Manual flash mode

In this mode, the flash unit will emit the full light energy if partial light output has not been set. The mecablitz must be fitted with an SCA adapter or the 301 standard foot. Adaptation to the given photographic situations is by setting the corresponding aperture on the camera and by selecting a partial light output level.

The LC display of the mecablitz indicates the flash-to- subject distance for correct flash exposure. It is therefore necessary to ensure that the mecablitz is correctly adju- sted. The aperture and ISO film speed set on the camera must be identical to the aperture and ISO film speed set- ting on the mecablitz! The flash reflector’s zoom position must be adapted to the focal length of the lens!

Setting procedure for manual flash mode (Fig. 7):

Setting example:

Flash-to-subject distance: 6 m; zoom 50 mm; film speed ISO 100/21°

Adjust the camera as indicated in the operating instructions.

Equip the flash unit with the SCA 301 standard foot or the SCA adapter and mount on the camera.

1 Switch on the mecablitz with the main switch.

2 Depress the Mode button repeatedly until M flashes on the display. Push the setting disk in the direction of the arrow for storage. The selected operating mode will be automatically stored after approx. 5 seconds if the set- ting disk is not pressed. After storage the M icon will stop flashing and remain permanent.

The display indicates the light output „P 1/1“ (= full light output) after storage. A full-power flash is fired when pressing the firing button on the mecablitz or the camera’s shutter release.

Some cameras will not support the mecablitz with an SCA adapter when it is in manual mode (see operating instructions for the given camera and SCA adapter). In this event the mecablitz should be equipped with the SCA 301 standard foot (see also operating instructions for the given camera).

Manual flash mode of the mecablitz with an SCA 3xx2 adapter:

If the mecablitz is operated with an SCA 3xx2 adapter and a camera that automatically transmits the para- meters for ISO film speed, zoom reflector position and aperture, then no further settings are required. The

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