7 Flash modes
Depending on the camera model, the follo-
wing flash modes are available:
• TTL flash mode (
• Manual flash mode (
• Automatic high-speed synchronisation
• Automatic flash mode (
• Strobe flash mode (
•
•
•
The flash mode is set using the touch
display.
A data transfer between flash unit and came-
ra is necessary before setting flash mode
TTL HSS
shutter release.
k
7.1 TTL flash mode (
Before shooting, the flash unit fires a series
of barely visible measuring preflashes.
The camera evaluates the reflected preflash
light. Depending on the result of the evalua-
tion, the subsequent flash exposure is adap-
ted by the camera to suit the given shot
situation (see camera operating instructions
for further details).
If the shot was exposed correctly, the correct
exposure indication will illuminate for about
3 seconds (see 4.2).
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TTL
), chap. 7.1
M
), chap. 7.3
(HSS), chap. 7.4
A
), chap. 7.5
STROBO
), chap. 7.6
REMOTE MASTER
mode settings, chap. 10.1
REMOTE SLAVE
flash mode, chap. 10.2
SERVO
mode, chap. 10.4.
M HSS
and
e.g. by actuating the
TTL
)
Setting the mode of operation
• Switch on the flash unit with the
button.
The start screen appears. Thereafter, the
MB 64AF-1
flash unit always switches on with the
digital
mode of operation that was used last
SON
(e.g. M flash mode).
V 1.0
M
• Press the displayed mode of operation on
the touch display as many times as it takes
9.0 m
for the display for selecting the mode of
M-
operation to appear.
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m
P
1/1
O
MODE
• Press the
touch display and select the desired mode
TTL
of operation.
TTL HSS
• Press on the selected mode of operation
that is highlighted in yellow. The setting is
p
q
adopted immediately.
• Set a suitable mode of operation on the
camera, e.g.
• Tap the shutter release to transfer data bet-
ween the flash unit and the camera.
sensor buttons on the
P, S, A
etc.