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FLASH MODE
The camera determines the necessary flash power by firing one or
more ranging flashes, fractions of a second before taking the
actual picture. Immediately after this, at the start of exposure, the
main flash is fired. All factors that influence the exposure (such as
picture filter and changes to the aperture setting) are automatically
taken into account.
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS
The following flash units can be used with the camera. They
facilitate TTL flash metering and, depending on the configuration, a
varying number of the functions described in this manual.
• With its compact dimensions and design that matches the
camera, the Leica SF 26 system flash unit is the perfect
solution. It is extremely easy to operate.
• Leica system flash units
• Flash units that satisfy the technical requirements for a System
3000 System Camera Adaption (SCA), are fitted with the
SCA-3502-M51 adapter, and allow guide number control.
Other commercially available attachable flash units with standard
flash foot and positive center contact, and fired by the center
contact (X contact) can also be used. We recommend the use of
modern thyristor-controlled electronic flash units.
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Attaching the flash unit:
1. Turn off the camera and flash unit
2. Pull the cover that protects the accessory shoe when not in
use off towards the rear
3. Slide the foot of the flash unit all the way into the accessory
shoe and, if present, use the locknut to secure it and keep it
from falling out.
This is important since changes in the position of the flash
shoe could disrupt the required contacts, thus causing
malfunctions.
The flash unit should be set to
control by the camera. When set to
below average brightness may not be optimally exposed. When set
to
, the flash exposure must be adjusted to the aperture and
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distance values specified by the camera by setting a correspondin-
gly reduced power output level.
Note:
The flash unit must also be turned on, i.e. ready to use, otherwise
there may be incorrect exposures and error messages on the
camera.
mode to allow automatic
TTL
, subjects with above or
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