Fig. 18 / Figura 18 / Grabado 18

12.7 Flash bracketing (Fb) (Fig. 18)

A series of flash exposures known as flash bracketing/ flash exposure bracketing can be made with the meca- blitz 54 MZ-3 in the TTL and A modes.

A flash bracketing series consists of three successive flash shots with different flash exposure correction values. The first shot in the series is taken without a cor- rection value, the second one with a minus correction, and the third one with a plus correction. The mode is automatically cancelled after the third shot.

„Fb“ flash bracketing in TTL mode:

Flash bracketing in TTL mode is only possible if the mecablitz is fitted with a suitable SCA adapter (SCA 3xx2) and if the camera supports manual flash exposure with the mecablitz.

If the camera does not support manual flash exposure, a correction factor for flash bracketing can be set on the mecablitz, but the camera will expose the pictures with- out such correction. Please refer to the operating instructions for the given camera and the SCA adapter!

„Fb“ flash bracketing in A mode:

For flash bracketing in A mode, it is sufficient if the mecablitz is equipped with an SCA 301 standard foot. However, flash bracketing in A mode is also possible with an SCA adapter!

With some cameras ”Fb” flash bracketing in A mode is not possible for technical reasons!

With some cameras flash bracketing in the automatic mode is not possible if the mecablitz is not equipped with an SCA 301 standard foot.

Please refer to the operating instructions for the given camera and SCA adapter.

Activating Fb flash bracketing:

Repeatedly depress the Select button until „Fb“ appears on the display. Turn the setting disk to select the required correction factor for flash bracketing. „EV“ and the selected correction factor will then flash on the display. Press the setting disk in the direction of the arrow for storage. The setting will be automatically stored after approx. 5 seconds if the setting disk is not pressed.

„Fb 1“ appears on the display of the mecablitz to indica- te the first shot within the flash exposure series. This picture is shot without any correction factor.

When the first shot has been taken, the display changes to „Fb 2“. In addition, „EV“ and the minus correction fac-

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Metz 54 MZ-3 Flash bracketing Fb Fig, „Fb flash bracketing in TTL mode, „Fb flash bracketing in a mode