Annibale G. Posted July 15, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 15, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm new with flassh photography; I bought a Metz Mecablitz 44 Mz-2. I've got some questions already, Do I have to change my methods for expsosure metering ? If I use a diffuser on flash with it's head upward do I have to change something on flash? Can't I use time exposure faster than 1/50? Any advice are good for me. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted July 15, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 15, 2008 What camera? What SCA adapter? Edit: I see M7. What SCA adapter do you have on it? You need either one of the 3502 series for full functionality or the generic one just to fire it. The camera must be switched to flash symbol on the shutterspeed dial junless see below. Set the film speed on the flash,I'm not sure if this one needs the focal length set on the flash, but if so, do so, set the flash to the medium "A"setting (or another "A"setting if you want another aperture) read out the aperture. Set the aperture on the lens and fire the camera. Use the aperture to balance the ambient light and the flash output, for instance for fill light or other circumstances (very black or very white subject, etc) A little LED will light up on the flash if it was able to expose correctly. When using the right adapter the camera will show a flash-ready symbol in the viewfinder which will go out when the flash is cycling. Probably the camera will set sync speed as well. Tilt the flash only if it has something to bounce the light against. You can use a diffuser outside if you wish, but it is often not needed for fill flash. Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted July 15, 2008 Share #3 Posted July 15, 2008 An M7 with the 3502 module for a Metz flash will perform like the SF24D. Simple set the M7 to Auto and the Metz to to TTL and the correct shutter speed should be selected as well as the ASA transmitted to the flash from the camera. If all else fails read the manual which should be available on-line at the Metz website.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted July 15, 2008 M7 and SCA 3502. What about if I use the M7 in Manual and the flash as well? And if I use a diffuser directed upward? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 15, 2008 Share #5 Posted July 15, 2008 If you use bounce flash in Manual mode then it really depends on how far the flash has to travel i.e. distance from flash to the area that you are aiming the flash at, and of course the type of surface and its colour (don't forget if its a painted ceiling the flash will reflect that colour!). Basically its trial and error, so I'd stick to auto. You shouldn't need to use a diffuser if you're bouncing the flash, unless you want to reduce the amount of light its outputting. The bounce/surface will diffuse the light enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted July 16, 2008 Share #6 Posted July 16, 2008 The purpose of the M7 and 3502 adapter is for the TTL sensor in the M7 to calculate when the correct amount of light is recieved and tell the flash to turn OFF. NO calculations are then needed no matter where you bounce the flash. To use either/both in the MANUAL MODE means you will have to learn flash techniques of 30 years ago where you divide the guide number by the distance to determine the aperature and then allow for bounce and other factors.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted July 16, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes , I'll use it in manual mode, dividing the GN/d to find the aperture in iso 100. Using 4oo reducing the flash power in 1/4. Is that correct? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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