Metz MECABLITZ 54 MZ-4/4I - Manual (Page 127)

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The symbol for the secondary reflector on the LC–display of the mecablitz
is flashing. The flash readiness indicator on the mecablitz does not light up.
• The mecablitz has been set for remote controller operation. "Co" is indica-
ted on the LC-display. However, remote mode is only supported by the
main reflector. The mecablitz does not fire a flash because flash readiness
is not indicated.
Remedy: Either deactivate the remote controller mode or switch off the se-
condary reflector.
The LC-display of the mecablitz displays "Co" in place of the distance.
• The mecablitz is in remote controller mode. Distances are never indicated
in this mode.
Flash exposure correction cannot be selected with the setting disk when the
mecablitz is in remote controller mode.
Flash exposure correction is never effective when in automatic remote
mode.
• Flash exposure correction can only be activated in TTL remote mode when
this is set before the mecablitz is set for controller mode. The correction
value is not indicated in remote controller mode, but it does remain effec-
tive. The LC display of the mecablitz indicates the remote address (remote
channel) "Ad1" or "Ad2" instead of the correction value.
(Ni) The Nikon fill-in flash function "Matrix-controlled fill-in flash" or "3D
multi-sensor fill-in flash" cannot be set on the mecablitz.
• The given fill-in flash mode can only be set on the mecablitz if the latter has
been fitted with an SCA 3402 adapter and mounted on a switched-on ca-
mera that supports the given fill-in flash function. Data exchange between
camera and SCA adapter must have taken place at least once (simply tap
the camera release lightly without tripping the shutter).
• "3D multisensor fill-in flash" (Nikon) is not supported in remote mode,
when the main reflector is swivelled out of its basic position or when the
secondary reflector has been switched on. Consequently, this function can-
not be activated under the above conditions.
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• The given controlled Nikon fill-in flash mode depends on the given camera
model.
The aperture symbol and stop value flash on the LC display of the
mecablitz.
• The light-controlling range of the mecablitz in automatic flash mode is
being exceeded under the given picture-shooting conditions or with the
given camera settings.
Remedy: Darken the ambient area of the shot; load a less sensitive film; or
set a smaller aperture opening on the camera or mecablitz.
The AF red-light emitter of the mecablitz is not activated.
Possible causes:
• Ambient light is sufficient for the camera's AF sensor to enable focusing.
• If necessary the camera will activate its own AF illuminator.
• An AF mode other than Single-AF (S) has been activated.
• A decentral AF metering area has been activated on the camera.
Remedy:
• Set the Single-AF or S camera AF operating mode (see the operating
instructions for the given camera).
• Activate the central AF sensor in the camera's viewfinder.
Problems with the remote controller mode and flash bracketing.
• A flash bracketing sequence is not possible in remote controller mode! If
flash bracketing has been set and the mecablitz is then set for remote
mode, flash bracketing will no longer be displayed, nor is it carried out!
Remote controller mode with flash exposure correction.
• If flash exposure correction is set on the mecablitz, followed by a change to
remote controller mode, then the subsequent shots will be exposed with this
correction value, but the mecablitz display will not (!) indicate the correc-
tion value!
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