Metz mecablitz26 AF-2, Operating Instruction

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Telephoto lens cover
• Place on the reflector cover of the flash unit so that the
lens cover snaps into place.
• Pull to remove.
6.3 Flash exposure memory FE
Several Nikon, Sony and Canon cameras have a flash
exposure memory (FV memory).
This is supported by the flash unit in the Nikon i-TTL and
i-TTL-BL and in the Canon E-TTL flash modes.
It can be used to define and store the exposure level for
the subsequent shot before the shot is actually taken.
This can be useful when, for example, the flash
exposure has to be adjusted to specific details that may
not be necessarily be identical with the main subject.
This function is activated on the camera. The subject
details for the flash exposure are measured and brought
into focus by the cameraís AF sensor/metering window.
Pressing the camera’s AE-L/AF-L button (Nikon) or FE
button (Canon; the description may vary from camera to
camera; see the camera operating manual) causes the
flash unit to fire a test flash.
The stored metering value, for example “EL” or “FEL”,
is then displayed in the camera viewfinder.
The camera uses the reflected light of the test flash to
determine the light output required for the subsequent
exposure. The actual main subject can then be brought
into focus with the camera’s AF sensor/metering
window. When the shutter release is pressed, the
picture will be exposed with the previously defined light
output of the flash unit!
In Canon cameras, the flash exposure memory FE is not
supported during the green fully-automatic programme,
the Vari programme and the subject programmes!
Further details regarding settings and handling can be
found in the camera operating manual!