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Automatic adjustment

If the lens used has the corresponding identification and the respective infor-

mation is transmitted to the LEICASF 58 by the camera (see the corresponding

instructions), the position of the main reflector adjusts automatically to the

lens’ focal length. In general, the flash unit is set to automatic adjustment every

time it is switched on - and after the camera is activated by pressing the shutter

release button.

This is equally true in the case of the Leica M8 /M8.

2 models with their smaller

image format compared to the 24x 36mm format. This is incorporated with the

automatic adjustment. Example: With a 21mm lens, the main reflector is set to

its “28” position. „A-Zoom“ and the reflector position are displayed on the

monitor of the flash unit.

Manual adjustment

Irrespective of whether digital data transmission occurs between the camera

and the flash unit or not (e.g. with lens without identification), the main reflec-

tor can also be set manually.

„MZoom“ and the reflector position set appear on the monitor of the flash unit.

Setting (see also “Menu navigation / setting the functions”, p. 46)

1. In the exposure parameter menu , select the menu item “Zoom” and

2. there the desired value. The setting will take effect immediately.

Set

Softer illumination

In „SOFT “ mode the focal length of the main reflector is reduced by one

step compared to the focal length of the camera lens. The resulting wider illu-

mination provides additional diffuse lighting (reflections) inside rooms and

thus results in a softer flash illumination.

Example:

The focal length of the camera lens is 50mm. In „SOFT “ mode the flash

unit sets the main reflector to 35mm.

50mm continues to be displayed on the monitor of the flash unit.

Setting the function (see also “Menu navigation / setting the functions”, p. 46)

1. In the basic settings menu , select the function on „SOFT “ and

2. there whether you wish to switch on the function on “SOFT ON” or off

“SOFT OFF”.

When the „SOFT “ mode is activated, apart from the focal length (2.12),

“ASoft” or „MSoft“(2.11, depending on the set mode) is displayed on the

monitor.

For system requirements, the „SOFT “ mode is supported for lenses with

nominal focal lengths as of 28mm.

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