9. Flash techniques and flash functions
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Fig. 5: Fill-in flash in daylight (left without, right with fill-in-Flash)
9.2 Fill-in flash
Normally, the automatic flash function (P-function)
will automatically fire the flash in daylight when shoo-
ting against the light. However, the camera may well
measure sufficient ambient light so that the flash
firing circuit is not activated (see page 31). The meca-
blitz still enables the user to activate the fill-in flash
function manually when the camera would shoot the
picture without flash (see also page 31„Activating the
flash manually“). Observe the corresponding displays
in the camera’s viewfinder. Please refer to the
camera’s operating instructions for further details.
Fill-in flash in daylight will soften harsh shadows and
diminish the contrast, thereby producing a more
balanced exposure when shooting against the light.
The camera’s computer-controlled metering system
automatically selects the shutter speed, working
aperture and light output in such a manner that both
the main subject in the foreground as well as the
background are uniformly exposed.
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