Pentax 40 MZ-3i operating instructions Manual flash mode, Setting procedure for manual flash mode

5. Manual flash mode

5. Manual flash mode

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Fig. 11: Shot with direct flashlight

In this mode, the flashgun will always emit its full power.

￿Adaptation to the actual picture shooting situation is by setting the corresponding aperture on the lens.

A single value for the flash-to-subject distance appears on the LC display while in manual mode.

If the displayed value does not coincide with the actual distance, then the aperture and/or partial light output level have to be changed accordingly (see ch. 9, p. 32).

The decisive points for the partial light output level are:

•Distance to the subject

•Desired aperture

•ISO film speed

•Zoom position of the reflector

☞The sensitive selection of partial light output levels makes it possible to adjust the distance to the subject in very small increments in the manual flash mode.

Fig. 12: Settings for manual mode

Setting procedure for manual flash mode:

•Adjust the camera according to the manufacturer’s Operating Instructions.

1 Switch on the flashgun with the main switch . 2 Set the operating mode selector to M.

• *Press the ISO button	and set the film speed with the „+“ or „-“ button
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• *Press the Zoom button	and use the „+“ or „-“ button	to set the zoom

value that matches the focal length of the camera lens

3 Press the button

4 Use the „+“ or „-“ button to change the aperture on the flash unit until the desired distance appears on the LC display. This f-number must also be set on the camera lens.

☞If an SCA 3000 adapter is used, some cameras automatically transmit the f-number to the flash unit. Should this be the case, the f-number on the camera must be changed until the flash unit’s LC display indicates the desired distance.

*must additionally be set on some cameras

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