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7.9 Modelling Light (ML)
The modelling light is a high-frequency stroboscopic flash. It creates the impres-
sion of a semi-permanent light for a duration of about 3 seconds. The modelling
light enables the user to assess light distribution and the formation of shadows
before taking pictures.
• The modelling light is activated when „ML ON" is displayed.
• The modelling light is deactivated when „ML OFF" is displayed.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „SEL" button repeatedly until „Select" appears on the display.
• Select the menu option „ML" by pressing the UP
selected menu option will be highlighted.
• Confirm the selection of the special function by pressing the „Set" button.
• Select the desired setting with the UP
effect immediately.
• Press the „Return" button repeatedly until the screen is reset to its normal
state. If the „Return" button is not pressed, the display is automatically
reset to its normal view after about 5 seconds.
Once the modelling light function is activated, the symbol
the flash-ready indicator or the manual firing button. The modelling light is
activated when the manual firing button
The function of the modelling light is not supported in the wireless remote system.
The secondary reflector is not supported by the modelling light function!
7.10 Auto OFF Function (Standby)
To save battery power and prevent inadvertent battery discharge, the flash unit is
factory-set to automatically switch over to standby mode, while flash readiness
and the LC display are switched off about 10 minutes after -
• Switch on
• Firing a flash,
and DOWN keys. The
and DOWN keys. The setting takes
is displayed on
is pressed.
• Activating the shutter release
• Switching off the camera's exposure metering system.
If the flash is manually switched on again, the last settings prior to the automatic
switch off are retained and immediately available. The flash unit is reactivated
merely by depressing any of the buttons or by touching the shutter release
(wake-up function).
The flash unit should always be turned off by the main switch
to be used for an extended period!
A corresponding symbol appears on the display when the Auto-OFF function
is activated. The flash unit switches to the energy-saving Standby mode when it is
not in use for more than 1 or 10 minutes, depending on the setting. It is reactiva-
ted by depressing any button or by touching the shutter release (wake-up func-
tion).
Setting procedure:
• Press the „SEL" button repeatedly until „Select" appears on the display.
• Select the „Standby" menu option by pressing the UP
The selected menu option will be highlighted.
• Confirm the selection of the special function by pressing the „Set" button.
• Select the desired setting with the UP
takes effect immediately.
• Press the „Return" button repeatedly until the screen is reset to its normal
state. If the „Return" button is not pressed, the display is automatically
reset to its normal state after about 5 seconds.
- When „Standby 10min" is displayed, the Auto OFF function will be activa-
ted after 10 minutes.
- When „Standby 1 min" is displayed, the Auto OFF function will be activated
after 1 minute.
- When „Standby OFF" is displayed, the Auto OFF function is deactivated.
if it is not going
and DOWN keys.
and DOWN buttons. The setting
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