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7 Flash synchronisation
The studio flash unit can be operated in three
different synchronisation modes:
1.Servo mode, triggered by the camera's own
flash
- without pre-flash.
- with pre-flash (e.g. red-eye function).
- Learn mode.
2.Mode with a synchronous cable.
3.Mode with a radio module (accessory).
7.1 Servo mode
Servo mode is a simple slave mode without
or with complete pre-flash suppression in
which the studio flash unit bl on triggers
a flash as soon as the camera flash unit
receives a light pulse.
Use an infrared clamp (accessory) if the
camera's own flash works as a controller, and
hence does not contribute to the illumination
of the motif.
Slip the infrared clamp over the camera's
own flash. The infrared part of the flash now
controls the studio flash unit.
Setting SERVO flash mode
• Press power switch of the studio flash
unit so that it is in position (ON).
• Press the button and open the menu.
• Press the sensor button open the
Synchronisation menu.
• Press the sensor button or and
select Synchronisation:
- Servo
(without pre-flash)
- Servo (with pre-flash)
• Press the release button on the camera
so that the camera’s own flash unit is
activated. The studio flash unit triggers a
flash as soon as it receives a light impulse.
If no pre-flash is detected in learning mode,
then the studio flash unit enters 1 automati-
cally and synchronises with the 1st flash of
the camera's own flash unit.
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Sync
Servo
Sync. Cord
Servo
Learn
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