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9 Special functions („Select“)
Depending on the camera model or camera group (see Table 1), various special
functions are available. For this purpose, data exchange must first occur bet-
ween the flash unit and camera to access and set the special functions, for
example by tapping the shutter release.
Accessing the individual special functions is achieved
with the button „Select“, that is to say, the buttons —
and + must be pressed simultaneously. The accompa-
nying special functions and settings desired are then
carried out individually with the button — or +.
The setting must occur immediately after accessing the special functions
since otherwise the flash unit automatically switches back to normal
flash operation after a few seconds!
9.1 Motor zoom main reflector („Zoom“)
The motor zoom main reflector ቫ of the flash unit can illuminate lens angles
from 24 mm (35 mm format): Thanks to the use of the integrated wide-angle
diffuser
ቩ, the illumination widens to 12 mm.
Auto zoom
When the flash unit is operated with a camera from Groups B, C, D or E and a
lens with CPU, the zoom position of the main reflector
ቫ adjusts automatically
to the lens focal length. After switching on the flash unit, „Zoom“ appears in the
display and the current zoom position of the main reflector
ቫ appears.
Automatic adjustment occurs for lens focal lengths from 24 mm. If a focal length
of less than 24 mm is used, „24“ flashes in the display as a warning that the
shot cannot be completely lit.
The automatic adjustment will not be activated if the main reflector is
swivelled, if the wide-angle diffuser
ቩ is pulled out, or a Mecabounce
(accessory) is mounted.
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If so desired, the position of the main reflector ቫ can be manually adjusted in
order to achieve particular lighting effects (such as spot effect etc.).
Manual zoom mode
In the case of cameras from Group A or when using a lens without CPU (for
example, manual focus lens), the zoom position of the main reflector
ቫ must be
adjusted manually to the lens focal length. In this case auto-zoom mode is not
possible! After switching on the flash unit, „Zoom“ appears in the display and
the current zoom position of the main reflector
ቫ appears.
Setting procedure
• Press button combination „Select“ until „Zoom“
appears flashing next to the zoom position (mm).
• Apply the setting desired with the buttons + and —.
The flashing display changes to „M.Zoom“
for manual zoom mode.
The following zoom positions are possible for
the main reflector:
24 - 28 - 35 - 50 - 70 - 85 - 105 mm
(35 mm format).
The setting takes effect immediately.
After about 5 seconds the display stops flashing and the setting is saved auto-
matically.
When the camera transmits the lens focal length to the flash unit and a
manual zoom setting results in the shot not being completely lit by the
main reflector (for example, spot effect), the display of the zoom position
of the main reflector flashes as a warning! ☞
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10 m M Zoom 85 mm
M Zoom
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