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flash mode / E
II
flash mode
The E-TTL and E-TTL II flash modes are improvements upon the standard TTL flash
mode used by analogue cameras. During shooting, a barely visible measure-
ment pre-flash is emitted from the flash unit before the actual exposure. The
camera evaluates the reflected pre-flash light, so that the subsequent flash expo-
sure is optimally adapted to the prevailing photographic situation (see your
camera's operating instructions).
Depending on the camera model, the E-TTL or E-TTL II flash modes will be activa-
ted automatically after the E-TTL flash mode has been set in the "Mode menu".
After the setting has been saved, "E-TTL" appears on the flash unit display for
both modes.
In the following text, no differentiation is made between E-TTL and E–TTL
II flash modes.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „Mode“ button until „Mode“ flashes on the LC display.
• Set the flash mode
E
using the UP
and DOWN
keys. The flash mode
you choose is then highlighted. The setting takes effect immediately.
• Press the „Return“ button
to change the display back to the normal view. If
the „Return“ button
is not pressed, the display will change back to the
normal view after about 5 seconds.
If the shot was properly lit, the correct exposure indication
will flash „OK“ for
about 3 seconds (see 13).
Please note whether there are limitations for your camera in terms of film
sensitivity or ISO (i.e., maximum ISO 1000) for E-TTL flash operation (see
your camera’s operating instructions).
5.3
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fill-in flash mode
Fill-in flash
overcomes troublesome dense shadows for daylight shots and
produces a more balanced exposure between subject and background with con-
tre-jour shots. The camera’s computer-controlled metering system sets the most
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suitable combination of shutter speed, aperture and flash output.
In
E
II mode, and with suitable lenses, the distance to the subject is also taken
into consideration in calculating the optimal flash output.
Depending on the type of camera and mode used, the fill-in flash mode will be
activated automatically by the camera. No special indication appears on the
display. See your camera's operating instructions for more information.
If the shot was properly lit, the correct exposure indication
will flash „OK“ for
about 3 seconds (see 13).
Ensure that the contre-jour light source does not shine directly into the
lens, as this will interfere with the camera’s TTL metering system.
5.4 Automatic flash mode
In the automatic flash mode A, the flash unit sensor
measures the light that
reflects back from the subject. The sensor
has a coverage of about 25°, and
only measures the light for the time a flash is fired by the mecablitz. The flash is
cut off as soon as sufficient light has been emitted for correct exposure. The sen-
sor
of the mecablitz has to be directed at the subject.
The maximum range is shown on the LC display. The shortest shot distance is
approximately 10% of the maximum distance range. The subject should be loca-
ted within the middle third of the distance range shown on the LC display to
allow the electronic system sufficient leeway for compensation.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „Mode“ button until „Mode“ flashes on the LC display.
• Set the flash mode
using the UP
and DOWN
keys. The flash mode
selected is then highlighted. The setting takes effect immediately.
• Press the „Return“ button
to change the LC display back to the normal
view. If the „Return“ button
is not pressed, the display will change back to
the normal view after about 5 seconds.
If the shot was properly lit, the correct exposure indication
will flash „OK“ for
about 3 seconds (see 13).
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