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Picture mode
FLASH MODE
The camera determines the necessary flash power by firing one or
more ranging flashes, fractions of a second before taking the
actual picture. Immediately after this, at the start of exposure, the
main flash is fired. All factors that influence the exposure (such as
picture filter and changes to the aperture setting) are automatically
taken into account.
COMPATIBLE FLASH UNITS
The following flash units, when used on the camera, are capable of
all the functions described in this manual, including TTL flash
metering:
• Leica system flash units, such as the models SF 40, SF 64, SF
26, SF 58.
• Flash units that satisfy the technical requirements for a System
3000 System Camera Adaption (SCA), are fitted with the SCA-
3502-M52 adapter.
Other commercially available flash attachments with standard flash
foot and positive center contact, and fired by the center contact (X
contact) can also be used.
ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT
Before attaching a flash unit to the accessory shoe on the camera,
– the cover that protects the accessory shoe when not in use,
must be detached to the rear, and
– the camera and flash unit must be turned off.
When attaching a flash unit, you should ensure that the foot of the
flash unit is fully inserted into the accessory shoe and the clamping
nut is tightened to prevent it accidentally falling out. This is particu-
larly important for flash units with additional control and signal
contacts, because if the position in the accessory shoe changes
the necessary contacts can be broken, leading to malfunctions.
Note:
If the accessory shoe is not in use, the relevant cover (supplied)
should always be in place.
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