cessary to set different auto working apertures for the wide-angle and telephoto ranges.

If the camera’s precise aperture value cannot be ￿ set on the flash unit, then select the one that comes closest to it. It could prove to be useful to take test shots with different auto working aper- tures. Compare the results and then select the optimal setting for your camera.

Manual flash mode M

Establish the necessary distance to the subject by selecting a full or partial light output level taking into acount the lens aperture. Note the distance indicated on the aperture calculator or the display given on the LC display of the flash unit!

Cameras with setting facilities for camera mode or lens aperture

Auto flash mode A

Set the camera for Aperture Priority Mode A or Manual Mode M (see camera manual).

In the aperture priority mode A the camera will automatically select a suitable shutter speed. In the manual mode M you will have to set an appro- priate shutter speed on the camera (see operating instructions for the camera; e.g. approx. 1/60 s).

Select a suitable aperture on the camera. Manually set the same value for the auto working aperture on the slave flash unit. Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds (slower than 1/30 s) to avoid camera shake.

If the camera’s precise aperture value cannot be set, then select on the flash unit the one that comes closest to it. If necessary take test shots with different auto working apertures.

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Metz SCA 3202-M manual Manual flash mode M