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10. Stroboscopic mode

Fig. 18: Stroboscopic mode

In this mode several flash exposures are made on the same frame.This is

particularly interesting for motion studies and for special effects (Fig.18).

In stroboscopic mode, several flashes are fired at a certain flash frequency.

Consequently,this function is only possible with a partial light output level of 1/4

max.or less.

For a stroboscopic exposure it is possible to select a flash frequency of 1...30 Hz

in 1 Hz increments,and a number of flashes of 2...20 in single increments.

The maximum possible partial light output level in stroboscopic mode is auto-

matically adjusted (see Technical Data,Table 5).The partial light output level can

be adjusted manually to the minimal value of 1/256 to achieve short flash durations.

The LC display indicates the distance applicable to the adjusted parameters.The

displayed distance value can be adjusted to the actual shooting distance by vary-

ing the f-stop or the partial light output level.The aperture adjusted on the flash-

gun must be transferred to the camera.The distance range can be increased by

loading a high-speed film.

10. Stroboscopic mode

Fig. 19: Settings for stroboscopic mode

Setting procedure for stroboscopic mode:

•

Adjust the camera to manual mode,as explained in the manufacturer’s Operating

Instructions,and select the matching shutter speed (see Technical Data, Table 5).

1 Switch on the flashgun with the main switch .

• If the film speed has not yet been set on the mecablitz:

- Adjust the operating mode selector to A.

- Press the ISObutton  and set the film speed with the „+“ or „-“ button 

2Adjust the operating mode selector  to .

• *Press the Zoom button and use the „+“ or „-“ button to set the zoom

value selected on the camera lens.

3Press the button N(double function of the ISObutton).

4Enter the desired number of flashes Nwith the „+“ or „-“ button .

5Press the f(HZ) button.

6Enter the desired flash frequencyf(Hz) with the „+“ or „-“ button .

• If necessary,press key Pand use the „+“ or „-“ button to reduce the

partial light output level.

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