Flash Synchronisation; Servo Mode - Metz mecastudio BL-200 Mode D'emploi

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If the tone is switched off, then a switched on
modelling lamp goes off automatically after
a flash until the next time the flash is ready.

7 Flash synchronisation

The studio flash unit can be operated in three
different synchronisation modes:
1. SERVO mode, triggered by the camera's
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2. Mode with a synchronous cable.
3. Mode with a radio module (accessory).

7.1 Servo mode

SERVO mode is a simple slave mode without
or with complete pre-flash suppression in
which the studio flash unit always triggers
a flash as soon as the camera flash unit
receives a light pulse.
Use an infrared clamp (accessory) if the
camera's own flash works as a controller, and
hence does not contribute to the illumination
of the motif.
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- Press power switch of the studio
flash unit so that it is in position I
(ON).
- Press the TONE button:
the TONE LED illuminates. A short tone
can be heard when the flash is ready.
- Press the TONE button again:
the TONE LED goes off. No tone can be
heard when the flash is ready.
own flash.
Slip the infrared clamp over the camera's
own flash. The infrared part of the flash now
controls the studio flash unit.
Setting SERVO flash mode
- Press power switch
flash unit so that it is in position I (ON).
- Press the SERVO
on the photocell (LED illuminates).
- Hold down the SERVO
seconds until "c" appears.
- Press the PLUS
until the DIGITAL DISPLAY
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"C0". The studio flash unit is now in
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learning mode.
- Press the release button on the camera
so that the camera's own flash unit is
activated. If a light impulse is received
from the studio flash unit, then the
number of pre-flashes is measured and
set automatically.
"C5", for example, is now shown in the
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the studio flash unit triggered on the
5th flash.
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If no pre-flash is detected in learning mode,
then the studio flash unit enters C1 automa-
tically and synchronises with the 1st flash of
the camera's own flash unit.
of the studio
button and switch
button for four
or MINUS button
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