Metz MECABLITZ 54 MZ-4/4I - Manual (Page 108)

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Tip:
If you are using a zoom lens and do not constantly need the full power and
maximum flash range of the mecablitz, you can leave the zoom reflector at
the shortest focal length position of the zoom lens. In this manner the entire
subject will be uniformly illuminated, thereby eliminating the need to con-
stantly adapt the zoom reflector position to the given focal length.
Example:
Let us assume that you are using a 28 mm – 80 mm zoom lens. In this case
you set the zoom reflector to position 28 mm!
The subject should be located within about 40 % and 70 % of the
distance range indicated on the mecablitz LC display. This gives the
electronic system sufficient leeway for compensation.
Caution with zoom lenses!
Depending on their design, zoom lenses can cause a loss of light in
the order of up to one f-stop. Moreover, the effective aperture may
vary with the focal length settings. This can be compensated by cor-
recting the aperture value on the flashgun manually or by manual
flash exposure correction (see Chapter 14.).
4.1 Sub-modes of the automatic flash mode
Different sub-modes can be set when the mecablitz is in auto flash mode A:
• Auto-remote with address „Ad1“
(see Chapter „7.1 Metz cordless auto remote mode“)
• Auto-remote with address „Ad2“
(see Chapter „7.1 Metz cordless auto remote mode“)
Setting a sub-mode of the automatic flash mode:
• Depress the Mode button
ቢ (Fig. 1) repeatedly until A flashes on the
display.
• Turn the setting disk ቦ (Fig. 1) to set the desired sub-mode.
• Push the setting disk ቦ (Fig. 1) in the direction of the arrow for storage.
The selected sub-mode will be automatically stored after approx. 5 seconds if
the setting disk is not pressed. After storage, icon A will stop flashing.
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5. Manual flash mode
In this mode, the flash unit will emit the full light energy if partial light output
has not been set. The mecablitz must be fitted with an SCA adapter or the
301 standard foot. Adaptation to the given photographic situations is by set-
ting the corresponding aperture on the camera and by selecting a partial
light output level.
The LC display of the mecablitz indicates the flash-to-subject distance for cor-
rect flash exposure. It is therefore necessary to ensure that the mecablitz is
correctly adjusted. The aperture and ISO film speed set on the camera must
be identical to the aperture and ISO film speed setting on the mecablitz! The
flash reflector’s zoom position must be adapted to the focal length of the lens!
Setting procedure for manual flash mode:
Setting example:
Flash-to-subject distance: 6 m; zoom 50 mm; film speed ISO 100/21°.
• Adjust the camera as indicated in the operating instructions.
• Equip the flash unit with the SCA 301 standard foot or the SCA adapter
and mount on the camera.
• Switch on the mecablitz with the main switch ባ (Fig. 1).
• Depress the Mode button ቢ (Fig. 1) repeatedly until M flashes on the
display. Push the setting disk ቦ (Fig. 1) in the direction of the arrow for sto-
rage. The selected operating mode will be automatically stored after approx.
5 seconds if the setting disk is not pressed. After storage the M icon will stop
flashing and remain permanent.
• The display indicates the light output „P 1/1“ (= full light output) after stor-
age. A full-power flash is fired when pressing the firing button ቧ (Fig. 1)
on the mecablitz or the camera’s shutter release.
Some cameras will not support the mecablitz with an SCA adapter
when it is in manual mode (see operating instructions for the given
camera and SCA adapter). In this event the mecablitz should be
equipped with the SCA 301 standard foot (see also operating instruc-
tions for the given camera).
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