Modelling Light (Ml); Flash Techniques; Bounce Flash - Metz MECABLITZ 44 AF-1 digital Mode D'emploi

• Wait until all involved flash units are
ready. When flash readiness is achieved
for the slave units, the AF measuring
beam
• To release a test flash, press the manual
firing button
troller flash unit. The slave flash units will
respond with a test flash. Should a slave
not respond, adjust the position of the
slave so that the slave sensor
receive light from the master or control-
ler flash unit.

8 Modelling light (ML)

Modelling light is only possible if the
function is integrated into the camera.
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Modelling light (ML) uses a high frequency
strobe light.
It gives the impression of quasi continuous
light for 3 seconds.
Modelling light allows you to evaluate
light distribution and shadow prior to the
shot.
Modelling light is activated via the
camera.
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will start flashing.
on the master or con-
can

9 Flash techniques

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9.1 Bounce flash

Bounce flash illuminates the subject more
softly and reduces dense shadows. It also
reduces the drop in light from foreground to
background that occurs for physical reasons.
The main reflector of the flash unit can be
swivelled horizontally and tilted vertically
for bounce flash.
To avoid colour cast in your shots, the
reflective surface should be colour-neutral
or white.
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When tilting the main reflector vertical-
ly, make sure that it is turned through
an angle that is wide enough to pre-
vent direct light from falling on the
subject. For this reason the reflector
should be tilted at least as far as the
60° lock-in position. When the reflector
head is tilted, the main reflector is
moved to a position of greater/equal
70 mm in order to prevent the subject
from being additionally illuminated by
dispersed light.