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6.3 Bounce flash in manual flash mode

The required camera aperture in the manual flash mode is best established

with an exposure meter. Observe the following rule of thumb if an exposure

meter is not available

guide number

Camera aperture = —————————

light distance x 2

to establish the guide value for the aperture that can then be varied by +1 f-

stop for the actual exposure.

7. Winder/Motordrive Mode

Definition:

In the winder/motordrive mode a series of pictures can be shot at the rate of

several frames per second. The winder mode is based on partial light output

levels.

Up to 2 flashes per second can be fired in the "Winder W" mode; up to 5

flashes per second are possible in the "Motordrive MD" mode.

Setting procedure for picture shooting in the winder flash mode:

• Set the camera as indicated in the camera’s operating instructions.

• Turn on the flash unit with the main switch ¸ (fig 6).

• Turn the setting knob ¿ (fig. 4) on the flash head to set the film speed. The

white setting mark must be positioned opposite the ISO film speed rating.

Set the film speed also on the setting centre on the flashgun’s handle.

• Set the dial ³ (fig. 4) at W or MD.

• Await flash readiness ቱ (fig. 3) - the green LED will light up.

The aperture to be set on the camera can be read off the scale opposite the

flash-to-subject distance.

8. Fill-in Flash in Daylight

The mecablitz can also be used for fill-in flash in daylight to soften harsh sha-

dows and lower the contrast, thereby producing a more balanced exposure

when shooting against the light. Various possibilities are open to the user for

this purpose.

8.1 Fill-in flash in automatic mode

Use the camera, or a hand-held exposure meter, to establish the required

aperture and shutter speed for a normal exposure. Ensure that the shutter

speed either equals, or is slower than, the fastest flash synch speed (varies

with the given camera model).

Example:

Established aperture = f/8; established shutter speed = 1/60 sec. Flash

synch speed of the camera, e.g. 1/100 sec. (see operating instructions for

the given camera).

The two established values for aperture and shutter speed can be set on the

camera because the camera’s shutter speed is slower than the camera’s flash

synch speed.

To maintain a balanced range of highlights, for instance in order to retain the

character of the shadows, it is advisable to select the automatic aperture on

the flashgun one setting lower than the aperture adjusted on the camera. In

the above example the camera was adjusted to f/8. Consequently, we advise

you to set an aperture of f/5.6 on the flashgun.

When shooting into the light, ensure that the backlight does not shine

directly onto the sensor as this will confuse the flashgun’s electronics!

8.2 Fill-in flash in manual mode

The partial light output levels can be used in manual flash mode to achieve

the required brightening effect of fill-in flash.

Complete illumination of shadow areas

Use the camera, or a hand-held exposure meter, to establish the required

aperture and set this value on the camera and on the flash unit. The given

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