LEICA M11 Monochrom Rangefinder Camera - Manual (Page 129)

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Notes
• The following applies for set compensation values, no matter how
they were initially set: They remain effective until they are manu-
ally reset to 0 , even if the camera is switched off and on again in
the meantime.
• The menu item Flash Exp. Compensation can only be used in con-
junction with flash units on which the compensation value cannot
be set manually (e.g. Leica SF 26).
• Flash Exp. Compensation is unavailable, if flash units with an own
compensation function are used (e.g. Leica SF 58 or Leica SF 60).
A compensation value set on the camera would in that case have
no effect.
• A brighter flash illumination with Plus compensation will require
a greater flash intensity. Flash exposure compensation will there-
fore impact on the flash range: A Plus correction will decrease it, a
Minus correction will increase it.
• An exposure compensation set on the camera will only affect the
measurement of ambient light. If a simultaneous TTL flash expo-
sure metering compensation is desired in flash mode, then it must
be additionally set on the flash unit.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
▸ Switch on the flash unit
▸ Set the desired guide number control mode (e.g. TTL or GNC =
Guide Number Control) on the flash unit
▸ Switch the camera on
▸ Set the desired exposure mode, shutter speed and/or aperture
setting
• It is imperative to take note of the shortest flash sync speed, as
it determines whether a “normal” flash or an HSS flash is fired.
▸ Tap the shutter button before each flash exposure to activate
exposure metering
• The flash unit may not fire if this step is missed by pressing the
shutter button down completely and skipping these settings.
Note
• It is recommended to use a different exposure metering method
than Spot in flash photography.