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Metz SCA 3202-M7 - User Manual

Metz SCA 3202-M7
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Olympus • Leica • Panasonic
SCA 3202-M
Flash adapter for cameras (see rear)
Adattatore flash per camere (v. retro)
Adaptador de flash para cámaras (ver reverso)
®
System SCA 3002
Made in Germany
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Summary

General Description of SCA 3202-M7 Adapter

View of the SCA Adapter

Details the front and rear views of the SCA adapter, including switch and sensor locations.

Mounting the SCA Adapter

Provides step-by-step instructions for attaching the SCA adapter to mecablitz units and cameras.

Camera Modes Explained

Program Mode P

Explains how the camera sets shutter speed/aperture for balanced exposure and TTL flash control.

Shutter Priority S Mode

Details setting shutter speed, with the camera automatically selecting aperture for ambient light.

Aperture Priority A Mode

Explains setting aperture, with the camera automatically adjusting shutter speed for ambient light.

Manual M Mode

Describes setting both aperture and shutter speed manually in "M" mode for full control.

Flash Modes and Operation

TTL Flash Mode

Explains TTL mode where camera sensor meters flash exposure via preflashes for automatic control.

Auto Flash Mode A

Describes Auto mode where flash unit sensor controls light output for correct exposure.

Manual Flash Mode M

Explains Manual mode where full or partial light output is used without sensor control.

Dedicated Flash Functions

Program Flash Mode

Details how the camera merges ambient and flash light for fill-in or main light in Program mode.

Flash Readiness Indication

Explains the flash ready symbol and its meaning for correct firing.

Automatic Flash Sync Speed Control

Describes how shutter speed automatically adjusts to flash sync speed based on camera type and mode.

Correct Exposure Confirmation

Explains the "OK" confirmation for correct exposure in TTL and Auto modes.

Automatic Motor Zoom Control

Details how the reflector's coverage angle automatically adapts to the camera lens focal length.

AF Measuring Beam Control

Explains the AF beam activation for focusing in low light conditions.

Automatic Maximum Flash Range Indication

Describes how the flash unit indicates maximum flash range based on transmitted camera data.

Preflash Function for Red-Eye Reduction

Explains the preflash function to reduce red-eye by narrowing pupils before the main flash.

Normal Synchronization

Flash triggered at the beginning of exposure (1st curtain sync), the standard mode.

Second-Curtain Synchronization

Flash triggered at the end of exposure (2nd curtain sync) for motion blur effects.

Slow Synchronization

Combines slow shutter speeds with flash for background illumination in low light.

HSS Short-Term Synchronization

Allows flash operation with shorter shutter speeds than standard sync speed.

Wake-Up Function for the Flash Unit

Explains how the SCA adapter wakes up the flash unit from standby when the shutter release is touched.

Cordless Metz Remote Flash Mode

Master Flash Units

Details flash units that act as controllers in Metz Remote Flash Mode.

Slave Flash Units

Describes flash units operating as slaves controlled wirelessly by a master unit.

Slave Flash Mode Operation

General Description of Slave Mode

Explains triggering the slave flash unit by the camera's built-in flash light pulse.

Setting the SCA Adapter for Slave Mode

Provides instructions for setting the SCA adapter switch to "SL" (SLAVE) mode.

Setting the Flash Unit and Camera for Slave Mode

Details setting the flash unit and camera for slave operation, including ISO and aperture.

Troubleshooting Hints

Metz SCA 3202-M7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMetz
ModelSCA 3202-M7
CategoryCamera Accessories
LanguageEnglish

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