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4. Flashgun instructions to the camera
Fig. 4: Exposure o.k.
4.4 Information displayed in camera viewfinder when
flash unit is switched on
Displays in viewfinder Meaning
prior to shutter release
not illuminated Flash unit not yetready for firing
or blinks slowly
permanently illuminated
Flash unit is ready for firing
Warning with SF1/SFx: is illuminated in the camera's
viewfinder but the flash is not triggered when the shutter
is tripped. The camera has activated the triggering lock
because the ambient light is too bright.
Displays in viewfinder Meaning
prior to shutter release
blinks quickly Flash was sufficient for correct
exposure
not illuminated or Flash was insufficient. Select
blinks slowly
wider f/stop or shorten distance.
4.3 Correct-exposure indication (see fig. 4)
The red correct exposure light briefly illuminates
when flash exposure was correct. At the same
time the mecablitz sends an o.k. signal to the
camera for display in the viewfinder.
Please refer to the camera’s operating instructions
for further details.