If the camera's precise aperture cannot be set on
your mecablitz, then select on the mecablitz the
one that comes closest to it. If necessary, take a
series of test shots with different auto working
apertures. Compare the results and select the opti-
mal setting for the camera.
For cameras with zoom lenses, different auto
working apertures may be necessary depending on
whether the wide-angle or telephoto range is used.
Manual flash mode M of the mecablitz
Establish the necessary distance to the subject by
selecting a full or partial light output level taking
into account the lens aperture. Observe the
distance indicated on the aperture calculator or the
distance given on the LC-display of the mecablitz.
5.3.3 Cameras with the ability to set the
operating mode and lens aperture
Automatic flash mode A of the mecablitz
Set the camera for aperture priority A or Av or
manual mode M (see camera's operating instruc-
tions).
In the aperture priority mode A the camera auto-
matically selects a suitable shutter speed. In the
manual mode M it is up to you to set a suitable
shutter speed on the camera (flash sync speed or
slower, e.g. 1/60th sec.; see camera's operating
instructions).
Select a suitable aperture on the camera. Set the
same value for the auto working aperture on the
mecablitz by hand.
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