Automatic Flash Mode - Leica SF 58 Instruction Manual

Automatic flash mode

In the automatic flash mode A, the photo sensor (1.2) of the LEICA SF 58 mea-
sures the light reflected by the subject. The sensor has a coverage of about 25°
and measures the light only while the unit's own flash is fired. For correct
exposure, the flash is cut off as soon as sufficient light has been emitted.
The photo sensor must be directed at the subject.
The maximum range is shown on the monitor. The shortest shooing distance is
approximately 10 % of the maximum range. The subject should be located within
the middle third of the indicated distance range to give the automatic exposure
control sufficient margin for compensation.
Setting the function on the flash unit (see also "Menu navigation / setting
the functions", p. 46)
Mode
1. Choose menu and
A
2. select from the list.
Settings on the camera
– The automatic flash mode requires the aperture on the lens to be set manual-
ly. Consequently, it can only be used with the aperture priority
manual exposure modes.
– 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 and lens focal length or reflector position are
set automatically depending on camera type or they must be entered manu-
ally on the flash unit (see "Automatic / manual setting of flash exposure para-
meters", 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.
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