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If the mecablitz is equipped with a suitable SCA adapter, a correct
exposure confirmation signal will, depending on the camera type,
automatically be transmitted to the camera for indication in the ca-
mera’s viewfinder (please refer to the operating instructions for the
SCA adapter and the camera).
10. LC display of the mecablitz
The LC display of the mecablitz serves to indicate the selected flash mode, the
flash parameters (zoom position, aperture, ISO film speed), maximum flash
range, manual partial light output and selected special functions.
The number of the displayed symbols depends on the selected flash mode,
the SCA adapter, the camera model and on the operating status. Conse-
quently, some parameters will only be displayed during certain manual set-
ting operations (e.g ISO).
Depending upon the given camera model and SCA adapter, the infor-
mation given in the LC display of your mecablitz may differ slightly
from the examples shown here. This is not a malfunction but rather
unavoidable on account of the adapting capabilities to so many diffe-
rent camera systems (manufacturers) and camera types.
10.1 Maximum flash range indication
10.1.1 Automatic adaptation of maximum flash range indication
For automatic adaptation of the maximum flash range indication the
mecablitz must be fitted with an SCA 3002 system adapter. Further-
more, the camera must be able to transmit the necessary flash para-
meters (see below) to the SCA adapter or mecablitz (see the operating
instructions for the given SCA adapter and the camera). A data ex-
change must have taken place between camera and mecablitz (e.g.
by lightly touching the camera’s shutter release).
Various cameras transmit to the mecablitz the flash parameters for ISO film
speed, focal length of the lens (mm), aperture, and exposure correction. The
mecablitz will automatically adjust the necessary settings accordingly. It will
then calculate from the flash parameters and its guide number the maximum
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range of the flash. This maximum flash range is indicated on the LC display
of the mecablitz.
10.1.2 Manual adaptation of maximum flash range indication
If the mecablitz is fitted with an SCA 300 system adapter or 301 standard
foot, or if the camera is incapable of transmitting the flash parameters, then
the values for the reflector’s zoom position, the ISO film speed and the f-stop
must be manually set on the mecablitz for a reliable maximum flash range
indication (see Chapter 6).
10.1.3 Maximum flash range indication in the TTL and automatic
flash mode A
The mecablitz LC display indicates the maximum flash range. The indicated
value relates to a factor of 25 % of light reflection by the subject, which ap-
plies to most photographic situations. Pronounced deviations from this re-
flection factor, e.g. highly reflective or poorly reflecting objects, can influence
the maximum flash range of the mecablitz.
Always observe the maximum flash range indicated by the mecablitz LC dis-
play. The subject should be within approx. 40 % to 70 % of the indicated
value. This gives the electronic system sufficient scope for compensation. To
avoid overexposure, the minimum flash-to-subject distance should not be less
than 10 % of the indicated value. Adaptation to the given photographic si-
tuation is possible by changing the aperture setting on the lens.
Example:
In the example on the left the maximum flash range extends from 0.6 m to
6.2 m. Ideally, the subject should be located within a distance range of
approx. 2.5 m and 4.3 m.
10.1.4 Maximum flash range indication in the manual flash mode M
The LC display of the mecablitz indicates the distance to be maintaned for cor-
rect flash exposure of the subject. Adaptation to the given photographic situa-
tion is achieved by changing the aperture setting on the lens and selecting eit-
her full light output or a partial light output level “P” (see Chapter 5.2.1).