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When using an SCA300 system flash (Metz 60CT-4, 45CL-4, etc.), use the SCA3000C
converter (sold separately).
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the flash and the SCA adapter.
To use the guide number indicated on the flash fully, wait several seconds after the
charging completed indicator lights.
Cautions on using instant film
Instant films (Polaroid 100-600 series and Fuji FP series), have a lower reflectivity
rate than regular film. Exposure compensation is necessary when using the flash in
the TTL mode.
In general, set the exposure compensation to about minus 1 or 1 1/3 EV.
Metz Flash SCA3952 System Functions
1. While in the P or Av modes, the camera can be set to release the
shutter at the metered value, even if the background behind the
subject is dark. Custom settings (C-24 on page 95)
2. The sync. speed in the X mode can be set between 1/40 and 1/125
seconds. Custom settings (C-23 on page 95)
* When the shutter speed is set to 1/2 increments, the sync. speed can be set between 1/45 and 1/125
seconds.
For example:
(1) When the size of the subject you want to light with the flash is relatively small within the
picture
(2) When the background behind the subject is extremely bright or when there is a strongly
reflective object in the background
(3) When the background behind the subject is extremely dark (outdoors at night, etc.)
(4) For flash photography with a narrow film latitude
Charging completed
indicator in viewfinder
Automatic setting of
flash synchronizing
speed
Flash confirmation
Auto zoom control
Auto AF assist beam
Display of flash range
(distance)
Data transfer
When charging of the flash is completed, a charging completed flash
icon
will illuminate in the viewfinder’s liquid crystal display panel.
When exposure mode is set at “Av ” or “P”, the shutter speed will be
automatically set to 1/60 to 1/125 sec. when charging of the flash is
completed.
When exposure mode is at “Tv” or “M” and the shutter speed is at
faster than 1/125 sec., the shutter speed will be automatically set to
1/125 sec.
The flash charge mark flashes after the shutter is released to
indicate that the flash was emitted properly.
The power zoom reflector is linked to the lens focal length. (Exclud-
ing the Metz 32Z-2)
When the focus mode is set to “S”, the auto focus assist beam is
emitted automatically in low light. (Excluding the Metz 32Z-2)
Displayed on the flash’s liquid crystal display panel. (Excluding the
Metz 32MZ-3 and Metz 32Z-2)
The film sensitivity data, exposure compensation data and aperture
data are sent from the camera to the flash.
Rear Curtain Sync Mode
When a moving subject has been shot under this function, the flash of light appears after
the moving subject.
This function is set by Custom function setting.
Custom setting (C-27 on page 95)
Rear curtain sync mode Front curtain sync mode
Flash Photography (continued)
/ Rear Curtain Sync Mode