Manual Flash Mode M; Manual Partial Light Output Stages - Leica SF 64 Mode D'emploi

MANUAL FLASH MODE
In manual flash mode the full energy is radiated
M
from the flash unit without control unless partial light
output has been set. You can adjust to the photogra-
phy situation by the aperture setting on the camera or
by choosing a suitable manual partial light output, for
example.
The setting range extends from
P 1/1
- in . The distance at which the
P 1/1 P 1/64 M HSS
subject is correctly exposed is shown in the display
(see p. 60).
Setting the operating mode
1. Switch on the flash unit with the
• The start screen appears.
The flash unit always switches on in the mode
most recently used.
2. On the touch display, press the displayed mode
repeatedly until the relevant selection list appears
3. Use / to move to the central field outlined
▲ ▼
M
in red
4. Press
M
The setting is accepted immediately.
5. On the camera set the desired exposure mode,
e.g. , , etc.
P S A
6. Touch the camera shutter release so that data is
exchanged between the camera and flash unit
- in or
P1/256 M
button
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Note:
Various cameras support manual flash mode only in
the camera mode M (Manual).
In other camera modes, there is an error message in
the display and the release is locked.

Manual partial light output stages

In manual flash mode a partial light output can be
M
set.
Setting procedure
1. Press thse sensor button for partial light output
on the touch display until the relevant
P1/1
selection list appears
2. Use ▲ / ▼ , , , ...
1/1 1/2 1/8 1/256
desired partial light output to the central field
outlined in red
3. Press selected partial light output
The setting is saved automatically and with
immediate effect.
• The distance display is automatically adjusted
to the partial light output (see p. 60).
EN
to move
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