Automatic Ttl Fill-In Flash Mode - Leica SF 58 Instruction Manual

Automatic TTL fill-in flash mode

Within the TTL flash mode, a TTL fill-in flash mode is automatically activated in
some cameras: In the Leica R 8 / 9 models with program mode P, in the Leica M 8 /
M 8. models, with aperture priority mode A, automatic snapshot mode S and
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also in manual exposure setting. Depending on the prevailing light situation, the
metering system of the camera ensures the appropriate combination of shutter
speed, aperture and flash output (see camera instr.).
The TTL fill-in flash control can avoid annoying shadows and achieve a bal-
anced exposure between subject and background in backlight shots.
Notes:
• Ensure that the no secondary light sources shine directly into the lens – this
could cause faulty exposures.
• An adjustment or display for the automatic TTL fill-in flash mode on the flash
unit does not occur in this case.
Setting the function on the flash unit (see also "Menu navigation / setting
the functions", p. 46)
Mode
1. Choose menu and
TTL
2. select from the list.
Settings on the camera
– TTL flash mode is supported by all exposure modes – program "P", aperture
priority "A", speed priority "S" and manual "M".
– The sync speed (shutter speed for flash mode) is set automatically depending
on the exposure mode and camera type or it must be manually preset, for
this, see the respective camera instr. (see also „Flash synchronization", p. 52).
– The flash parameters for ISO, aperture and lens focal length or reflector posi-
tion are set automatically depending on camera type or they must be entered
manually on the flash unit (see "Automatic / manual setting of flash exposure
parameters", p. 54).
Displays on the monitor of the flash unit/ in the viewfinder of the
camera (see also "Displays on the monitor", p. 51)
– The range (2.5) on the monitor of the flash unit is indicated according to the
flash parameters transmitted by the camera or manually entered on the flash
unit (see "Automatic / manual setting of flash exposure parameters", p. 54).
– Flash readiness and the results of a flash exposure are indicated in the view-
finders of all Leica cameras listed excluding the LEICA MP.
– A correctly exposed shot is indicated by the button 1.15 lighting up for about
three seconds. (This is not indicated in the case of the LEICA M 8 / 8.
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