FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY –
Metz mecablitz – Flash units for
analog and digital cameras
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Into the future with tradition
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Metz – Ideas
have a future
Excellent
Through an entire series of
quality technical pioneer work, the
Metz plants have established
Metz flash units operated convincingly an excellent reputation over
in many tests. This is the case for light many decades. This is the result
performance as well as reliability and of core competences in the
handling. In order to maintain this areas of electronics and plastics
quality, the Metz plants in Zirndorf engineering. An entire series of
near Nuremberg consistently rely on
development and production in its
German location. Highly-qualified
personnel and our own training
system, as well as the know-how from
decades of development work, com-
bined with demanding quality man-
agement (ISO 9001) in all corporate divisions guarantee that the
highest demands are met: Metz – always first class.
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PHOTO GALLERY
The methods:
Using a flash doesn‘t only mean
flooding a dark subject with light;
rather it also means handling this
light in a target manner as well as
creatively. There are very different
methods available to achieve this. It
starts with a direct flash of the subject
with a flash unit fastened to the
camera, and continues with a bounce
flash, which is made possible by
turning and tilting the reflector head.
This way, the light can be redirected
either with a special bounce diffuser
or with an extendable, integrated
reflector card. In addition, there are
other flash methods that can be
achieved through an “off-camera”
use of the units. Adjusting the flash
exposure plays a major role in the
effect of a subject. In many Metz
flash devices, the amount of light can
be controlled variably, and thus
balanced entirely according to need.
In this way, a lighting mood is never flash photographer has to spend time
lost. There is even considerable on f-stop calculations or use various
advantage in using a Metz flash in formulas. Intelligent units have now
daylight. Shadowed areas or back- taken over most of the work. With the
light can be brightened optimally in help of various special functions, one
this way, and it enables pictures with can concentrate on the essentials,
undreamed-of sharpness and bril- i.e. the picture composition. That
liance. In contrast to bygone eras, way, using a flash is really fun!
flashes and cameras themselves
already contribute a great deal to
successful exposure. These days, no
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P R O D U C T FA M I L I E S
With System flash units, using a flash is a great deal of Cameras can change, but not Metz! The unique special
fun. Thanks to their being highly-developed and fully feature of Metz SCA flash units is that one and the same
automatic, you only have to attach the flash, and away flash unit can be used with different cameras – it doesn’t
you go. System flash units are available in different matter whether they are digital or analog. By simply
versions. In this way, they provide a specific connection replacing the adapter, system cameras of different manu-
for a specific brand of camera, with which it works facturers can be used. Flash units with SCA adapters are
together perfectly. The best examples are the Metz particularly good for reflex cameras, because they offer
mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital, which was awarded “Best the richest array of special functions. Of course, the
Flash Unit in Europe 2007/2008”*, or the Metz SCA modules are also suitable for cameras from many
mecablitz 48 AF01 digital, which received the coveted other manufacturers, because of the adapters available.
Tipa Award 2008 in the category Best Accessory.
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AUTOMATIC FLASH UNITS SLAVE FLASH UNITS
Automatic flash units are connected to the camera via The group of slave flash units is intended to be used for
a hot-shoe contact or a sync cord connection and have particularly varied and interesting directed lighting. This is
their own automatic flash control. This means that it isn’t because they can be used as so-called “off-camera” flashes,
the camera that controls the flash, rather the flash itself because they can be positioned anywhere in the room.
responds intelligently and meters the light as precisely Because they don‘t need a direct contact to the camera,
as required by the subject. There are automatic flash they are especially interesting for owners of compact digital
units ranging from professional handheld flash guns to cameras that don‘t have a flash connection option.
small, handy compact flashes. The macro-flash mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital is regarded as an
For compact digital cameras (with flash connectors), innovation. Its wireless TTL control makes it unique in its class.
there is the particularly handy mecablitz 20 C-2 in this Even the mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital or the 48 AF-1 digital
category, which offers a vertically-tilting reflector, despite can be used as a “slave”, even though they are not directly
its minimal size. assigned to this category. In this mode of operation, they
also support the flash modes of the respective camera manu-
facturer.
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SYSTEM FLASH UNITS FLASH TIP
Using a flash is more fun than ever before. It’s no wonder, because Spanning large distances:
with Metz system flash units, absolute operating comfort is available. The choice of flash mode decisively affects the
Clearly-arranged displays, some of them even illuminated, give mood in photography. The pictures compared
on this page show an effectively brightened
information, for example, about what values the respective flash pro-
subject that was at a great distance. In this con-
gram completely automatically sets. Sophisticated flash techniques nection, it was wise to use a powerful flash unit
are therefore child‘s play to use. There is also the guaranteed future such as the Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital. It
factor for units with an integrated USB port. It’s not for nothing that can also brighten parts of pictures distant from
one another both effectively and extremely
the mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital was given the prize for the “Best Flash
accurately. There are special camera-specific
Unit in Europe 2007/2008”*. Mecablitz 48 AF-1 can proudly dis- functions available for this purpose, depending
play the Tipa Award “Best Accessory 2008”. on the version.
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FLASH TIP
Obtaining the lighting mood:
Thanks to modern flash controllers such as, for
example, E-TTL, i-TTL, P-TTL, and ADI, the light
output of Metz system flash units can be control-
led by the camera. If the existing lighting mood
is to be retained, it is therefore important to use
a shutter time that is longer than the flash synch
time. For portraits, however, an exposure time
of 1/60 second should not be exceeded.
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M E C A B L I T Z 4 8 A F - 1 D I G I TA L
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SCA FLASH UNITS FLASH TIP
The unique special feature of Metz SCA flash units is that one and A second look
the same flash unit can be used with different cameras – it doesn’t Many wedding photographs are exclusively
matter whether they are digital or analog. By simply replacing the standard poses. Anyone who comes up with
adapter, system cameras from different manufacturers can be used, additional ideas here can score bonus points.
Why not photograph the bridal couple or wed-
because they offer the richest array of special functions.
ding guests during small talk? With some flash,
Flash units with SCA adapters are just as suitable for system camera the subject is given additional sharpness and
owners as for medium-format camera owners. All members of the brilliance. For this purpose, there are different
SCA family meet this criterion, whether it is a handheld flash gun or partial light output levels to choose from with
Metz handheld flash guns.
a compact flash.
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FLASH TIP
Perfectly-equipped
Tough professional use requires the maximum
flash power. The new, practical, high-power
Power Pack P 76, which attaches to your belt,
provides even more energy. This increases flash
output, while simultaneously reducing the flash
recycle time. This is a dramatic improvement,
which makes it possible to fall back on maximum
flash power when taking a battery-draining
series of shots.
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M E C A B L I T Z 5 4 M Z - 4 i D I G I TA L
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Power Pack P 76 Connecting cable SCA 3083 digital Mecabounce 44-90 Bounce diffuser 58-23
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cable required) SCA 3002 adapters
and camera
bracket 40-36
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M E C A B L I T Z 4 4 M Z - 2 D I G I TA L
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slave adapter 3002 adapter connecting cable for softer illumination for bounce flash
with SCA 3002
adapters and
camera bracket 40-36
SLAVE FLASH UNITS AUTOMATIC FLASH UNITS SCA FLASH UNITS SYSTEM FLASH UNITS 27
A U T O M AT I C F L A S H U N I T S FLASH TIP
The flash units in this family don’t have TTL flash mode; instead, they Fill-in flash
have the so-called automatic flash mode, in addition to manual flash Backlighting makes interesting light effects
mode. Numerous photographers still make use of this simple but possible, if you know how to use it correctly. A
extremely effective form of flash measurement. With automatic flash flash should be used in any case. With the flash
output reduced by 1 or 2 f-stops, it is possible
mode, it isn’t the camera that controls the flash, but instead, the
to retain the character of the existing light.
photocell integrated in the flash measures the light reflected from The higher the guide number, the greater the
the object. It is a really nice thing! range of the flash unit. However, when compa-
ring, it is important to make sure that the same
focal length and the same ISO specification
are used.
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FLASH TIP
Long exposure times
It is worth experimenting with exposure times
that are longer than the flash sync speed.
For moving objects, interesting blurring effects
and a corresponding brightening of the fore-
ground can be obtained in a range of approx.
1 second. By the way, the easiest way to ex-
tend the range of a flash unit is to increase the
ISO setting on the camera. If you use ISO 1600
instead of ISO 100, then the sensitivity of the
photo chip increases is quadrupled.
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MECABLITZ 45 CL-1
For purists
IN DETAIL
Swivel reflector
45 ÊvÊ{xÊ>ÌÊ-"Ê£ääÉÓ£cÊÎxÊ®
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FUJIFILM
HASSELBLAD
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MAMIYA
OLYMPUS
PANASONIC
PENTAX
ROLLEI
SAMSUNG
SONY
ACCESSORIES
Power Pack P 76 Set NiMH charger set B46 Batter y basket 45-39 Bounce diffuser 76-23
(V 45 cable required) for bounce flash
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MECABLITZ 36 C-2
For beginners
IN DETAIL ACCESSORIES
Zoom reflector Standard sync Sync extension Camera bracket 40-36 Spiral sync cable 36-52
(28-85mm) cable 36-50 cable 60-54
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S L AV E F L A S H U N I T S
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FLASH TIP
Creative at close range:
Correct lighting is of particular importance in
the macro range. The Metz macro flash
15 MS-1 digital is especially suited for this. Due
to its positioning directly on the lens the light
cannot fail to reach its destination. With its ring
form and completely wireless functionality, the
new Metz flash unit is excitingly attractive.
Special light accents and a variety of lighting
options are also possible thanks to adjustable
reflectors. Thus, directed light can be adjusted
in terms of contrast and brightness. In the slave
mode, the Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 can also
be used to effectively lighten shadowed areas
of pictures.
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M E C A B L I T Z 2 8 C S - 2 D I G I TA L
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compact digital cameras. The fun where, or from equally economical
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IN DETAIL
36
Special feature
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M E C A B L I T Z 1 5 M S - 1 D I G I TA L
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a result this new ring-shaped macro If you are looking for even greater operation available for Canon E-TTL and
E-TTL II, Sony DSLR remote flash systems,
flash ensures even, precise lighting scope for creativity, you can use the Nikon i-TTL, Olympus and Panasonic
On the other hand it also enriches manual control facility of the new me- Four-Third system, Pentax and
Samsung P-TTL
creative lighting configuration in the cablitz 15 MS-1. This enables you to
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tal automatically adjusts its light out- does not have a built-in flash, becau-
put by means of wireless TTL*, ma- se the manual flash mode can also be
used by means of the sync cable.
* For TTL operation in the remote mode, you need a master flash unit. Depending on the camera manufacturer or
camera model, the TTL specific master function has an integrated or external flash, as the Metz 58 AF-1.
More details at www.metz.de
IN DETAIL
* * * * * * * *
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Standard flash modes CANON
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ACCESSORIES
Bouncer dif fuser Adapter rings (52, 55, Adapter rings Belt pouch
(included) 58mm) and IR brackets (62, 67, 72mm) (included)
(included) (optional extra)
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SLAVE FLASH UNITS AUTOMATIC FLASH UNITS SCA FLASH UNITS SYSTEM FLASH UNITS 39
45 CL-4 DIGITAL BASIC
45 CL-4 DIGITAL KIT
76 MZ-5 DIGITAL
45 CL-1
CANON
Analog EOS cameras (except EOS 300X) SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 + SCA 3045
Digital cameras DSLR SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 + SCA 3045
Power Shot G6, G7, G9, S5 IS SCA 3102 SCA 3102 SCA 3102 + SCA 3045
NIKON
Analog AF-SLR (except F6) SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045
cameras F6 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045
Analog Non AF-SLR F3 SCA 344 + SCA 300 E + 50-35 SCA 344 SCA 344
Digital cameras DSLR (exceptD100, D1x, D2x, D2h) SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045
D100, D1x, D2x, D2h SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045
Coolpix 8400, 8800, P5000, P5100 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045
FUJIFILM
S1 Pro, S2 Pro, S5 Pro SCA 3402 SCA 3402 SCA 3402 + SCA 3045
HASSELBLAD
H1, H2, H3 SCA 3902 SCA 3902 SCA 3902 + SCA 3045
LEICA
R4, R4s, R5, R6, R6.2, R7, RE SCA 351 SCA 351 SCA 351 + SCA 300 A
R8, R9, M6 TTL, M7, M8, Digilux 2, CM SCA 3502 SCA 3502 SCA 3502 + SCA 3045
Digilux 3, V-Lux 1 SCA 3202 SCA 3202 SCA 3202 + SCA 3045
MAMIYA
645 Pro TL SCA 396 + SCA 300 E + 50-35 SCA 396 SCA 396
645 AF, ZD SCA 3952 SCA 3952 SCA 3952 + SCA 3045
OLYMPUS
C-770, C-8080, SP-350, SP-570 UZ, E-Series SCA 3202 SCA 3202 SCA 3202 + SCA 3045
PANASONIC
DMC-FZ50, DMC-L1, DMC-L10 SCA 3202 SCA 3202 SCA 3202 + SCA 3045
PENTAX
ROLLEI
2,8GX, 6008 SCA 356 + SCA 300 D SCA 356 SCA 356 + SCA 300 A
6008 AF, Hy6 SCA 3562 SCA 3562 SCA 3562 + SCA 3045
SAMSUNG
SONY
Regarding your type of camera, also take note the SCA packaging imprint and the M version of the adapter.
For current versions of the flash units or alternatively the adapters, see www.metz.de.
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15 MS-1 DIGITAL*
54 MZ-4i DIGITAL
58 AF-1 DIGITAL
48 AF-1 DIGITAL
36 AF-4/36C-2
44 MZ-2
20 C-2
58 AF-1C SCA 3102 48 AF-1C SCA 3102 36 AF-4C U
SCA 344 + SCA 300 E + 40-36 SCA 344 + SCA 300 E + 40-36 U
SCA 396 + SCA 300 E + 40-36 SCA 396 + SCA 300 E + 40-36 U
28 CS-2 DIGITAL is suitable for compact cameras of all brands with an integrated flash
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54 MZ-4i DIGITAL
76 MZ-5 DIGITAL
44 MZ-2 DIGITAL
15 MS-1 DIGITAL
28 CS-2 DIGITAL
58 AF-1 DIGITAL
48 AF-1 DIGITAL
36 AF-4 DIGITAL
45 CL-4 DIGITAL
BASIC / KIT
T E C H N I C A L D ATA
45 CL-1
36 C-2
20 C-2
Configuration features:
Flash output
GN for ISO 100 and 35 mm or 50 mm 54 45 45 42 40 35 34 30 30 22 20 15
GN for ISO 100 and max. zoom 76 45 45 58 54 48 44 36 36 28 20 15
Basic configuration
Adapter system SCA 300 U U U U
Adapter system SCA 3002 U U U U
Illumination from .. mm (KB format) 20 28 28 18 20 18 28 28 28 24 35 50
Motor zoom main reflector U U U U U
Manual zoom main reflector U U
Extended zoom mode for main reflector U U U U U
Main reflector can be tilted and rotated UÊÉÊU UÊÉÊU UÊÉÊU UÊÉÊU UÊÉÊU UÊÉÊU UÊÉÊÊq UÊÉÊÊq UÊÉÊÊq UÊÉÊÊq UÊÉÊÊq
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ÀâÌ>ÊÃÜÛi}ÊÀ>}iÊÊc 270 360 360 270 270 270 20
Integrated wide-angle diffuser for illumination in mm (KB format) 18 20 18
Attachable wide-angle / telephoto / bounce diffuser lens cover UÊÉÊqÊÉÊq UÊÉÊqÊÉÊq UÊÉÊqÊÉÊq UÊÉÊUÊÉÊq qÊÉÊqÊÉÊU
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76 MZ-5 DIGITAL
15 MS-1 DIGITAL
28 CS-2 DIGITAL
58 AF-1 DIGITAL
48 AF-1 DIGITAL
36 AF-4 DIGITAL
45 CL-4 DIGITAL
BASIC / KIT
54 MZ-4I
44 MZ-2
45 CL-1
36 C-2
20 C-2
Configuration features:
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Cannon E-TTL- / E-TTL-II flash mode UÊÉÊU UÊÉÊU UÊÉÊU UÊÉÊU UÊÉÊU UÊÉÊq
Canon FE flash exposure memory for E-TTL and E-TTL-II flash mode U U U U U U
Canon E-TTL remote flash system as master/controller/slave UÊÉÊUÊÉÊU qÊÉÊqÊÉÊU qÊÉÊqÊÉÊU
External energy supply with Metz Power Pack P 76 0,3/2,5 0,1/3 0,1/2,5 0,1/2,5
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45 CL-4 DIGITAL BASIC
45 CL-4 DIGITAL KIT
15 MS-1 DIGITAL
54 MZ-4I DIGITAL
36 AF-3/36 AF-4
76 MZ-5 DIGITAL
28 CS-2 DIGITAL
58 AF-1 DIGITAL
48 AF-1 DIGITAL
ACCESSORIES
44 MZ-2
45 CL-1
36 C-2
20 C-2
Rechargeable batteries and battery case
mecabounce
mecabounce 44-90 U U
mecabounce 50-90 U
mecabounce 45-90 U U U
mecabounce 58-90 U U
Sync cables
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45 CL-4 DIGITAL BASIC
45 CL-4 DIGITAL KIT
15 MS-1 DIGITAL
54 MZ-4I DIGITAL
36 AF-3/36 AF-4
76 MZ-5 DIGITAL
28 CS-2 DIGITAL
58 AF-1 DIGITAL
48 AF-1 DIGITAL
44 MZ-2
45 CL-1
36 C-2
20 C-2
Bounce diffusers
mecalux
mecalux 11 U U U U U U
Camera straps
Wrist strap
Connecting cable
Adapters
SCA 300 E U U U
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TECHNICAL GLOSSARY
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M Remote operation Swivel reflector
Manual flash mode A remote system consists of a Can be tilted horizontally and
Flash mode with unregulated master or controller flash unit on vertically for indirect flash.
light output. The flash unit delivers the camera and one or more slave flash Can be tilted vertically for indi-
the full light output, if no partial light output units. The slave flash unit is remotely con- rect flash.
is set. trolled wirelessly by the master or controller
flash unit. With a master flash unit, the flash T
Manual zoom light contributes to the exposure, in contrast TTL flash control
The zoom position of the to a controller flash unit. While taking the photograph,
main reflector and thus the illu- the flash light is measured
mination of the flash unit can be adjusted S through the lens (TTL = through the lens) by
manually to the lens focal length. SCA 3002 adapter system a sensor in the camera. The light output of
For system cameras with digital the flash unit is terminated as soon as the
Modeling light or analog data transmission be- subject is correctly exposed.
Modeling light is a stroboscope tween the camera and flash unit. By using
light with a high flash frequency an SCA adapter from the SCA 3002 sys- TTL fill-in flash control
lasting a few seconds. With this “quasi per- tem, there are numerous additional system Reduces too high subject contrast
manent light”, the light dispersion and flash functions available with flash units (e.g. to brighten dark shadowy
shadow formation at the subject can be from the SCA 3002 system, depending on areas in bright sunshine).
checked before taking the photograph. the type of camera. The firmware of an
SCA adapter from the SCA 3002 system U
Motor zoom is updateable via Metz service for future USB
The zoom position of the main cameras. The SCA 3002 adapters are an Interface for firmware updates
reflector and hence the illumina- updated version of the SCA 3000 system. via the Internet.
tion of the flash unit can be adjusted auto-
matically to the lens focal length. SCA 300 adapter system W
For system cameras for adapta- Wake-up
P tion to flash units of the SCA The flash unit can be reactivat-
Partial light mode 3002 or SCA 300 system. Depending on ed by actuating the shutter re-
Manual flash mode with unregu- the type of camera, not all system flash lease if the flash is in energy-saving stand-
lated light output. By setting par- functions are supported by the SCA 300 by mode after an extended break from
tial light mode on the flash unit, the light system. taking photographs.
output or illumination duration of the flash (>>> Automatic unit switch-off)
unit can be adapted specifically to the pho- Secondary reflectorr
tographic situation. To brighten shadows cast in the Wide-angle attachment
close-up ranges which appear Increases the light angle of the
P-TTL when using an indirect flash. flash unit. Depending on the
Modern further development type of flash unit, the wide-angle attach-
of the TTL flash control with Slave mode ment is either integrated or attachable as
measurement pre-flash technique for An integrated sensor makes this an accessory.
Pentax and Samsung cameras. wireless slave flash mode pos-
sible in combination with a master or con- Z
R troller flash unit. (>>> Remote operation) Zoom size
REAR Automatic adaptation of the dis-
Synchronisation to the 2nd shutter Stroboscope mode play of the reflector position of
curtain for more natural blurring Manual flash mode for flash the flash unit to the picture-taking chips for
effects for longer exposure times. sequences with a selectable digital cameras.
intensity, frequency, and number of flashes,
e.g. for special effect photos and motion
studies.
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