Usage Of The Macro Flash Unit; Connecting Macro Flash Unit; Modeling Flash; Taking Pictures With The Dörr Macro Flash - Dörr Combi TTL Flash Notice D'utilisation

4 Usage of the Macro Flash Unit

4.1 Connecting Macro Flash Unit

At the Main Flash: Insert the macro unit plug into the socket of the main flash. Switch the selector to
position „O".
At the Camera: Screw the connecting ring „1" onto the filter thread of your lens. If necessary, use
one of the supplied step down rings. Connect the macro flash unit with the connection ring by pressing
the fixing clamps „2", then insert the connection ring into the macro flash unit. Once you release the fixing clamps, the stepping ring
is firmly attached to the macro flash unit.

4.2 Modeling Flash

A modeling flash function is available to help you to check for shadows and light balance on your object before taking the picture. To
use this function, simply press the "MODE" button for 2 seconds. The macro flash will fire a series of flashes to help you to determine
the result of macro shot.
4.3 Taking Pictures with the DÖRR Macro Flash
• Switch your digital camera on.
• Switch the main flash of the Combi Flash ON.
• Wait for the flash „READY" indication.
• Switch the selector switch to position „O".
• Switch on one or two of the macro flash tubes.
- If you use one side of the macro flash only, the object will be illuminated partially. The object turns out more vividly, depending on
the object you will create more or less shadow.
- If you use both macro flash tubes, you will receive a shadow-free and even illumination of your macro object.
- Depending on the object, it may be of advantage to turn the macro flash tubes up or down. For this purpose press the two fixing
clamps and turn the macro flash unit by 90°.
• The macro flash unit also boasts of a TTL flash control. You can use program automatic mode or aperture or exposure priority
mode. For real macro photography, however, we recommend to use the manual flash mode (M) only.
• Set the desired exposure at your camera. It should not be shorter then your camera's x-synchronization (see camera instructions).
You can increase the focus area by choosing a small aperture (e.g. 11, 16 or 22).
Note: Your camera's stop down button allows checking the focus area before shooting, depending on the selected aperture.
The Macro Flash Unit boasts of the following guide numbers:
• one side operation: guide no. 6
• both sides in operation: guide no. 8,4
How to calculate the required aperture: Guide no. / distance to object = required aperture
Example: guide no. 8,4 / distance 0,4m = required aperture 22
• In case of over or under exposure please repeat the shot with a different aperture setting.
• Flash READY indicator and flash OK signal see previvous chapters.

4.4 Autofocus Illumination

The DÖRR Combi TTL Flash boasts of an assisting autofocus illumination. Digital and analogue autofocus SLR cameras require a
certain minimum contrast for proper distance setting. In case of inferior light conditions, the contrast of the object may be too small
for autofocus. In this case DÖRR Combi TTL Flash can emit a contrast pattern which is activated by pressing slightly on the camera's
shutter release button. The camera's autofocus with its autofocus red light beam can now recognize structures of your object
and calculates the distance even in darkest environments fast and precisely. The autofocus illumination of the macro flash unit is
appropriate for macro shots only.
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