Metz SCA 3102 M5 User manual

® System SCA 3002
Made in Germany
Canon EOS
SCA 3102 M5
Flash Adapter for Cameras (see rear)
Adattatore flash per camere (v. retro)
Adaptador de flash para cámaras (vea reverso)

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1. Mounting the adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2. Switch on and shoot –
Problem-free flash photography with your
Canon EOS camera and a mecablitz . . . . . . . .7
2.1 Full auto flash mode/Program flash . . . . . . . .8
3. Flash photography for advanced amateur
and professional photographers . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.1 TTL flash control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.2 E-TTL flash control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.3 Synchronisation HSS short-term . . . . . . . . .14
3.4 Auto flash mode A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.5 Manual flash mode M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4. Motor-zoom control (auto-zoom) . . . . . . . . .18
5. AF measuring beam control . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6. Maximum flash range indication . . . . . . . . .19
7. Flash ready indication
in the camera's viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
8. Automatic flash synch speed control . . . . . .21
9. Correct-exposure confirmation
on the mecablitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
10. Second-curtain synchronisation (REAR) . . . .22
11. Flash exposure storage FE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
12. Manual flash exposure correction . . . . . . . .25
13. “Fb” or “FEB” flash bracketing . . . . . . . . . . .28
14. Cordless TTL flash control with several
mecablitz flash units (REMOTE mode) . . . . .29
15. Special hints relating to the individual
EOS models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
15.1 Digital cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
16. Troubleshooting hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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Supported dedicated functions
of the mecablitz models Table 1
• = The flash unit supports this dedicated function.
x = The flash unit does not automatically switch
over to stand-by mode (no auto-OFF function).
∆ = The mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital supports manual
flash corrections and synchronisation on the
2nd shutter curtain only if these can be set on
the camera!
mecablitz-model
Flash readiness indication in camera's viewfinder Automatic flash synch speed control TTL flash control TTL fill-in flash control E-TTL flash control High-speed synchronisation FP: E-TTL-HSS / M-HSS Manual TTL flash exposure correction Flash-Bracketing Cordless TTL flash control REMOTE
1
st
or 2
nd
curtain synchronisation
Motor zoom control AF measuring beam control Maximum flash range indication
Full auto flash mode/ Program flash Flash exposure storage FE
Wake-up function for mecablitz
70 MZ-5
70 MZ-4
54 MZ-3/4
50 MZ-5
45 CL-4
with SCA 3000C
60 CT-4
with SCA 3000C
•••• •••••••• x
•••• • •••••• x
•••• • •••x
••••••••••••••••
54 MZ-4i
••••••••••••••••
•••• • •••••• x
•••• • •••X
44 MZ-2
•••• • ••••• •
45 CL-4 digi
with SCA3045
••••••• •• • ••X
76 MZ-5 digi
••••• ∆••∆•••••x

••• • •••• •
•••• •••••••• •
•••• •••••• •
•••• •••••••• •
•••• •••••••• •
•••• •••••X•• •
•••• •••••X•• •
•••• •••••X•• •
••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••
••••••••••••••••
••••• • •••••• •
700 / 750 / 850
1000 / 1000 N
1000F / 1000 FN
REBEL / REBEL S
620 / 650
600 / 630/RT
1 /1N /100 /ELAN
10 / 10S
5 / 500 / 5000
A2 / A2E
IX/IX7/300 / 300V
30V / 33V / 3000V
50 / 50E / 500N
ELAN 2 / ELAN 2E
1V/3/30/33/33V
3000 / 3000 N
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• = The camera supports this dedicated function.
x = Function must be set on the camera or is per-
formed by the camera.
◊=
Flash shots can be taken with all shutter speeds
of the camera. However, the shutter speed
should not be faster than 1/125s if the full guide
number or the maximum flash range of the
mecablitz are required for picture shooting!
Flash readiness indication in camera's viewfinder Automatic flash synch speed control TTL flash control TTL fill-in flash control E-TTL flash control High-speed synchronisation FP: E-TTL-HSS / M-HSS Manual TTL flash exposure correction Flash-Bracketing Cordless TTL flash control REMOTE
1
st
or 2
nd
curtain synchronisation
Motor zoom control AF measuring beam control Maximum flash range indication
Full auto flash mode/ Program flash Flash exposure storage FE
Wake-up function for mecablitz
Camera-model
Table 2

•• •••• • ••••
•••• • • •
•◊•X •••
•◊•X •X •
◊•X •X••
• ••X ••X• •
•• ••X ••X• •
Pro1
1D / 1D Mark II /
1D Mark III /
1Ds Mark III /5D /
5D Mark II /7D
10D / 20D / 30D/
40D / 50D / D30
D60 / 300D /
300X / 350D /
400D / 450D /
500D / 1000D
Power Shot
Pro 70
Power Shot
Pro 90 IS
Power Shot G1
Power Shot G2
Power Shot G3 /
G5 / S5IS / SX1IS
Power Shot G6 /
G7 / G9
•• ••• ••X••••
Power Shot G10 /
G11
•• • • ••X••••
SX 10 IS / SX20IS
1. Mounting the adapter
All units involved must be switched off before
mounting or dismounting the SCA adapter on
or from the mecablitz or the mecablitz on or
from the camera.
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Flash readiness indication in camera's viewfinder Automatic flash synch speed control TTL flash control TTL fill-in flash control E-TTL flash control High-speed synchronisation FP: E-TTL-HSS / M-HSS Manual TTL flash exposure correction Flash-Bracketing Cordless TTL flash control REMOTE
1
st
or 2
nd
curtain synchronisation
Motor zoom control AF measuring beam control Maximum flash range indication
Full auto flash mode/ Program flash Flash exposure storage FE
Wake-up function for mecablitz
Camera-model
•• •••• •••• ••

on the mecablitz 50 MZ-5, 70 MZ-.. and 76 MZ-5:
Press the retention catch against the casing,
simultaneously pushing the hitherto used standard
foot or SCA adapter out of the guide. Any cover
plate that may still be in place (required for the 301
standard foot or SCA 300 adapter) should be
gripped in the centre and withdrawn.
on the mecablitz 54 MZ-...:
Open the battery compartment cover, press the
retention catch at the lower end of the battery
compartment and simultaneously remove the
standard foot or SCA adapter. Any cover plate that
may still be in place (required for the 301 standard
foot or SCA 300 adapter) should be gripped in the
centre and withdrawn.
on the mecablitz 44 MZ-2:
• Use your fingernail to press up the locking lever
in the middle of the mecablitz side and hold it
depressed (when using an SCA 3002 adapter you
must first open the flap on the rear of the
adapter) and, ...
• at the same time, withdraw the SCA adapter or
standard foot backward.
on the camera:
Screw the knurled nut of the adapter as far as possible
towards the head of the adapter case. The locking pin
in the adapter shoe is now fully retracted into the case.
Slide the adapter into the camera's accessory shoe.
Screw the adapter's knurled nut as far as possible
towards the camera case to clamp the adapter in
position. If the camera does not have a locking hole the
spring-loaded locking pin retracts into the adapter
case so that it does not damage the surface.
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2. Switch on and shoot – Problem-free
flash photography with your Canon EOS
camera and a mecablitz
You no longer have to first study many pages of
lengthy operating instructions before taking flash
shots with your mecablitz in combination with the
SCA 3102 adapter and a Canon EOS camera. The
following brief introduction will quickly enable you
to shoot brilliant flash pictures with the utmost
convenience.
View of the SCA 3102 adapter:
The switches are concealed behind a cover that
can be opened with a fingernail. They are not
required for mecablitz units of the SCA 3002
system, such as 44 MZ-2, 45 CL-4 digital, 54 MZ-
..., 70 MZ-... and 76 MZ-5.
Switch :1
st or 2nd curtain synchronisation.
Switch : Manual flash exposure correction in
whole stop increments.
Switch : Manual flash exposure correction in
1/3 stop increments.
Display : reserved for future applications.
The figure shows the default setting of the
switches.
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SCA 3102-A

2.1 Full auto flash mode/Program flash
In the full auto flash mode the camera controls the
aperture and shutter speed so that in most lighting
situations optimal results are achieved with
mecablitz flashes, also in the fill-in flash mode.
Setting the camera:
Set the “P”program mode or “Full Auto Mode”
(green square or Auto) on your EOS camera.
Setting the flash unit:
Set the “TTL”or „ETTL“mode on your flash unit.
Please observe the remarks under 3.1 and
3.2 when using digital cameras !
Setting the SCA 3102 adapter:
The switch positions on the adapter and the display
 are irrelevant when using the 3102 adapter
with the mecablitz 44 MZ-2, 45 CL-4 digital, 54
MZ-... , 70 MZ-... or 76 MZ-5.
If the adapter is used with other mecablitz flash
units, the switches must be adjusted as follows:
•To select the mode of synchronisation set switch
to the left-hand position (first-curtain
synchronisation).
•The two switches
 and  for exposure
correction must be set to the “0”middle position
(default setting).
In most cases, the “P”program mode and full auto
mode (green square) of the camera and use of your
mecablitz in conjunction with the SCA 3102
adapter automatically ensure optimal flash
exposure of the subject.
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Once the above settings have been completed you
can instantly start shooting.
Advanced amateur and professional photo-
graphers are advised to study the complete
instructions for the SCA 3102 adapter in order
to gain maximum benefit from the diverse
capabilities of the Metz mecablitz system and
the Canon EOS camera.
3. Flash photography for advanced amateur
and professional photographers
3.1 TTL flash control
This is an auto mode in which the flash exposure is
measured by a sensor inside the camera. TTL flash
control is supported by all operating modes of the
camera, such as full auto mode (green square),
intelligent program P, Av, Tv and M, and the
programmed image control modes.
Various digital cameras do not support "normal"
TTL flash control, but only the E-TTL flash
control mode (see Sections 3.2 and 15.1).
Full auto mode (green square),
intelligent program P,DEP
and programmed image control modes:
(if featured on the camera)
The camera preselects a shutter speed/aperture
combination in conformity with the adjusted
program. The shutter speed selected by the camera
lies between 1/60th sec. and 1/250th sec.
depending on the camera type and the prevailing
ambient light situation (for the synch speed range
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please refer to the camera's operating instructions).
Shutter speeds faster than the camera's fastest
synch speed are not set by the camera. TTL flash
exposure and TTL fill-in flash are automatically
controlled by the camera. The “DEP”camera mode
(depth-of-field program) is handled by the flash
control like the intelligent program P mode.
Depending upon the given camera model,
flash exposure corrections, FE flash exposure
storage and second-curtain sychronisation
(REAR) are not possible, or cannot be set,
when in full auto mode and in programmed
image control modes; please refer to the ope-
rating instructions for the given camera !
“Tv”shutter speed priority mode
(if featured on the camera)
In the “Tv”shutter speed priority mode any shutter
speed can be set on the camera. If the selected
shutter speed is faster than the camera's flash
synch speed, the camera will automatically change
over to the fastest possible flash synch speed
when the shutter release is touched (see Table 3 or
the camera's operating instructions). If the
selected shutter speed is slower than the camera's
flash synch speed, then this shutter speed will be
retained. Depending upon the given camera type, a
warning signal can light up in the viewfinder when
the camera's shutter speed/aperture focusing
range is exceeded; please refer to the camera's
operating instructions.
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“Av”aperture priority mode
(if featured on the camera)
In the “Av”aperture priority mode an aperture can
be preselected on the camera. The camera will
then adjust a shutter speed that matches the
ambient light conditions. If the shutter speed is
faster than the camera's flash synch speed, then
the camera will automatically change over to the
fastest possible flash synch speed when the
shutter release is touched.
When selecting the aperture ensure that the
subject is within the operating range (distance) of
the flash unit (see aperture calculator or LC-display
of the mecablitz)!
Depending upon the given camera type, a warning
signal will light up in the viewfinder when the
camera's shutter speed/aperture focusing range is
exceeded; please refer to the camera's operating
instructions.
“M”camera mode
(if featured on the camera)
An aperture and a shutter speed can be
preselected on the camera when in “M”camera
mode. If the adjusted shutter speed is faster than
the camera's flash synch speed, then the camera
will automatically change over to the fastest
possible flash synch speed when the shutter
release is touched.
When selecting the aperture ensure that the
subject is within the maximum flash range (see
aperture calculator or LC-display of the mecablitz)!
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“X”camera mode
(if featured on the camera)
In the “X”camera mode the camera will change
over to the flash synch speed. Depending on the
camera model, this synch speed can be varied
within a specific range (e.g. 1/60th sec. to 1/200th
sec.). An aperture must be additionally preselected
on the camera.
When selecting the aperture ensure that the
subject is within the maximum flash range (see
aperture calculator or LC-display of the mecablitz)!
3.2 E-TTL flash control
Various analog and digital Canon cameras
support E-TTL flash control (see Table 2). With
E–TTL flash control the reflective properties of the
subject are determined by firing a measuring
preflash right before the instant of exposure.
In the camera operating modes full
programme (green rectangle), programme P,
and motif programme, AV and TV, digital
cameras only support the E-TTL flash mode!
When set to E-TTL flash mode, no filter attach-
ments (diffusers, bouncers, grey-scale or
colour filters) should be attached in front of the
reflector with the mecablitz 54 MZ! It is only
possible to use the E-TTL flash mode with a
second reflector with mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital
and 76 MZ-5 digital! Avoid high ISO values
when taking close-ups in order to avoid the risk
of over-exposure! Some makes of digital com-
pact cameras do not support the E-TTL flash
mode in manual M mode (see camera opera-
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ting instructions). In that case choose automa-
tic flash mode A or manual flash mode M!
Adjustment procedure
•Switch on flash and camera.
•Lightly touch the shutter release to trigger the
exchange of data between the flash and the
camera.
mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital
•Set the f-stop on the flash for selecting aperture
priority to TTL.
•Press the "mode" button until "ETTL" appears in
the display.
With some cameras, ETTL is also activated
automatically if the f-stop for selecting apertu-
re priority is set to TTL.
mecablitz 54 MZ-...:
•Press the "mode" button until "TTL" flashes in
the display. If TTL no longer flashes, press the
mode button once.
•While "TTL" is flashing, turn the dial until "ETTL"
appears in the display.
•To save the setting press the dial towards the
arrow; if the dial is not pressed, the setting will
be saved automatically after 5 seconds. After
saving, the "TTL" symbol stops flashing.
mecablitz 76 MZ-5:
•Press the "mode" button until "Mode" appears in
the display with the possible flash modes.
•Next set the flash mode ETTL using the UP 
and DOWN buttons. The selected flash mode
is highlighted by a bar.
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If E-TTL is still not shown on the display: First
set the flash mode TTL using the UP  and
DOWN buttons. Having done this, "ETTL"
will also appear in the display. Next select
"ETTL" using the UP and DOWN buttons.
•Now press the "Return" button.The display
switches back to the normal setting. If the
"Return" button is not pressed, the display
switches back to the normal setting after about
5 seconds.
3.3 HSS short-term synchronisation
With HSS short-term synchronisation, it is also
possible to operate the flash using shorter flash
synchronisation time shutter speeds.
Certain makes of camera (see operating instruc-
tion), mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital and 54 MZ-... sup-
port short-term synchronisation in E-TTL and
manual flash modes.
In some systems, short-term synchronisation
can in some cases reduce the flash factor and
as a result the range of the flash to a signifi-
cant extent. In addition, the flash factor also
depends on the camera shutter speed! When
set to HSS short-term synchronisation mode,
no filter attachments (diffusers, bouncers,
grey-scale or colour filters) should be placed in
front of the reflector with the mecablitz 54 MZ!
In HSS short-term synchronisation, flash ope-
ration is not possible with a second reflector!
Adjustment procedure
•Switch on flash and camera.
•Lightly touch the shutter release to trigger the
exchange of data between the flash and the
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camera.
mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital
•Set the flash device to E-TTL or manual flash
mode (see operating instructions of the flash
device).
•Press the "mode" button until "HSS" appears in
the display.
mecablitz 54 MZ-...:
•Press the "mode" button until "TTL" or "M" flas-
hes in the display. If TTL or "M" no longer flas-
hes, press the mode button once.
•While "TTL" or "M" is flashing, turn the dial until
"ETTL" is shown in the display. "M" and "HSS"
appears in the display.
•To save the setting press the dial towards the
arrow; if the dial is not pressed, the setting will
be saved automatically after 5 seconds. After
saving, the "TTL" or "M" stops flashing.
3.4 Auto flash mode A
A sensor inside the mecablitz controls the light
output in auto flash mode “A”: When the amount of
light required for correct exposure has been
reached, the mecablitz electronics automatically
cut off the flash. The correct exposure indication
“ok”appears on the mecablitz. For auto flash
mode, the mecablitz must be set to “A”.
mecablitz 60 CT-4, 45 CL-4:
Set on the mecablitz an auto working aperture that
suits the prevailing shooting conditions: Take the
shooting distance into account and use the
aperture calculator on the mecablitz to determine
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the auto working aperture!
In the camera modes “Av”(aperture priority mode)
or “M”(manual mode) the aperture selected on the
mecablitz must be manually set on the camera.
mecablitz 44 MZ-2, 45 CL-4 digital, 50 MZ-5,
54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-... and 76 MZ-5
The flash unit automatically adjusts its auto working
aperture to the aperture set on the camera. Ensure
that the subject is within the flash range of the
mecablitz (indicated on the LC-display)!
Note:
The auto mode “A”of the flash unit is not
supported by the EOS 700 / 750 / 850 / 5000
cameras. Please refer to the operating instructions
for the given camera!
With some digital cameras, the operating mode
"A" of the mecablitz is only possible if the manual
mode "M" is selected on the camera.
3.5 Manual flash mode M
In the manual flash mode “M”the light is not
controlled by a sensor. Instead the mecablitz
operates with full light output. Partial light output
levels can be adjusted on some mecablitz models
(see operating instructions for the given mecablitz).
For manual flash mode, the mecablitz is set to “M”.
Select the aperture priority mode “Av”or the “M”
manual mode on the camera (“X”is also possible
on some EOS cameras; see operating instructions
for the given camera).
mecablitz 60 CT-4, 45 CL-4:
Select “M”or a partial light output on the
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mecablitz. Find the required working aperture
using the aperture calculator on the mecablitz.
Then set on the camera this working aperture or
the aperture that comes closest to it.
In the “M”manual camera mode it is additionally
necessary to set a shutter speed that equals, or is
slower than the camera's fastest flash synch
speed. Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds to
prevent camera shake.
mecablitz 45 CL-4 digital, 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-...,
70 MZ-.. and 76 MZ-5:
The camera automatically transmits the adjusted
aperture to the mecablitz. Set the appropriate
aperture/partial light output combination
(camera/mecablitz) to determine the required
flash-to-subject distance. The distance for a
correct exposure is indicated on the LC-display of
the mecablitz and is adapted to the aperture and
partial light output setting.
In the “M”manual camera mode it is additionally
necessary to set a shutter speed that equals, or is
slower than the camera's fastest flash synch
speed. Use a tripod for slow shutter speeds to
prevent camera shake.
Note:
The “M”mode of the flash unit is not supported by
the EOS 700 / 750 / 850 / 5000 cameras. Please
refer to the operating instructions for the given
camera!
With some digital cameras, the operating mode
"M" of the mecablitz is only possible if the manual
mode "M" is selected on the camera.
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4. Motor-zoom control (auto-zoom)
Only with flash units featuring built-in motor zoom:
mecablitz 44 MZ-2, 50 MZ-5, 54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-...
and 76 MZ-5.
Flash coverage is automatically adapted to the
focal length of the camera lens.
After the flash unit has been switched on, the
“auto-zoom”function is instantly set if the camera
is on and activated by touching the shutter release.
5. AF measuring beam control
The AF measuring beam is activated by the camera
electronics when the ambient lighting conditions
are insufficient for automatic focusing. The AF
beam projects a striped pattern on to the subject,
and the camera uses this pattern to focus
automatically. The AF beam has a range of 9 m
(with a 50 mm f/1.7 standard lens).
Note:
To enable the camera to activate the AF measuring
beam, the lens must be set to AF and the camera
must be in the “Single-AF”or “ONE-SHOT-AF”
autofocus mode (see operating instructions for the
given camera).
Low-speed zoom lenses can significantly curtail
the range of the AF measuring beam!
The striped pattern of the AF measuring beam only
supports the central AF sensor of the camera. If
your camera has several AF metering areas, we
recommend to only activate the central one (please
refer to the camera’s operating instructions).
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If a decentral AF sensor is manually selected by the
photographer or autonomously by the camera, then
the AF measuring beam of the mecablitz will not be
activated. In this instance some cameras select the
AF illuminator integrated in the camera (please
refer to the operating instructions for the given
camera).
The following EOS camera models only activate the
camera-integrated AF illuminator: EOS 500, 5, 10,
10S, 5000, REBEL X, REBEL XS, A2, A2E, 888, G.. .
6. Maximum flash range indication
Only possible with the mecablitz 44 MZ-2, 50 MZ-
5, 54 MZ-... , 70 MZ-... and 76 MZ-5 (flash units
with LC-display).
The camera transmits to the flash unit the data
relating to the speed of the loaded film (ISO), the
aperture, the focal length of the lens and the
adjusted exposure correction. The flash unit
computes the corresponding maximum flash range
on the basis of the camera data and its own guide
number. The selected aperture and the
corresponding working range (minimum and
maximum flash-to-subject distance) are indicated
on the flash unit's LC-display.
Note:
The maximum flash range is not indicated on the
flash unit's LC-display when the reflector is
swivelled or tilted.
mecablitz 50 MZ-5:
When the “ISO”button is pressed, the film speed
transmitted by the camera is displayed. The
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displayed value can deviate from the film speed set
on the camera. This arises particularly with manual
flash exposure correction, but it is irrelevant.
In the event that values transmitted by the camera
are to be subsequently changed manually, then
please refer to the operating instructions of the
mecablitz for the correct procedure.
The f-stop cannot be changed in the TTL and
M modes of the flash unit.
mecablitz 44 MZ-2, 54 MZ-..., 70 MZ-... and 76
MZ-5
Generally, the LC display of the mecablitz does not
indicate the ISO value.
PowerShot G1
The PowerShot G1 does not transmit to the
mecablitz any aperture or ISO values. The
maximum flash range is therefore not indicated in
the mecablitz LC display. But this is of no
importance for correct E-TTL flash operation.
7. Flash ready indication in the camera's
viewfinder
An indicator lamp lights up when the flash unit is
ready for firing and a corresponding signal is
transmitted via the adapter to the camera. When
the camera's shutter release is touched the flash-
ready symbol is displayed in the viewfinder,
thereby indicating that a flash will be fired for the
next picture.
The flash unit will not be triggered if a picture is
taken before the flash-ready symbol appears in the
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