Metz SCA 3202-M manual Reflector position, ISO value, Auto flash mode a

Models: SCA 3202-M

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warning if the TTL flash mode has been set on the flash unit. Switch the flash unit to automatic flash mode A or manual flash mode M!

6.3 Setting the flash unit and the camera

The flash unit is mounted together with the SCA adapter, e.g. in the accessory shoe of the flash bracket 3436 (optional accessory). The camera is mounted on the flash bracket.

Reflector position

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After the flash unit has been switched on, the “Auto-Zoom” mode is automatically selected and the reflector is set to 24 mm or 28 mm position.

ISO value

The ISO value (light sensitivity) of the flash unit must be adjusted manually to the ISO value of the camera (see technical data for the given camera).

If the camera’s precise ISO value cannot be set on the flash unit, then select the one that comes closest to it. Avoid the “AUTO” ISO set- ting on the camera! It could prove to be useful to take testshots with different ISO values. Compare the results and then select the opti- mal setting for your camera.

Cameras without setting facilities for camera mode and lens aperture

Auto flash mode A

Set the camera’s widest aperture opening (equal- ling the smallest f-number) (see technical data of the camera) as auto working aperture on the flash unit. On cameras with a zoom lens, it may be ne-

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Metz SCA 3202-M manual Reflector position, ISO value, Auto flash mode a, Setting the flash unit and the camera