Metz Mecablitz 44 AF-3M - Manual (Page 61)

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Please also refer to the hints given in the operating instructions of your
camera.
(white) The mecablitz is switched on and ready for firing.
(red)
The mecablitz is switched on but not yet ready for firing.
(blue) The shot was correctly exposed. This symbol may only briefly be
indicated after shooting.
5.4 Information in the LC display
The cameras transmit the ISO sensitivity, the focal length (mm), f-stop and
exposure correction to the mecablitz which automatically adapts its settings
accordingly. It calculates the maximum flash range on the basis of its guide
number and the transmitted values. Flash mode, maximum flash range, aper-
ture and zoom reflector position are all indicated in the mecablitz LC display.
If the mecablitz operates without having received data from the camera (e.g.
when the camera is switched off), then only the selected flash mode, the
reflector position and „M.Zoom“ are indicated. Aperture and maximum flash
range are only displayed if the camera transmits the corresponding data to
the mecablitz.
Some cameras suppress the maximum flash range indication on the
mecablitz LC display in the event of high ISO values (e.g. ISO 6400)
or flash exposure corrections.The aperture is not indicated in the LC
display of the mecablitz when the digital cameras Dimage 5 and
Dimage7, 7i are used.
5.4.1 Maximum flash range indication in TTL flash mode
The mecablitz LC display indicates the maximum flash range. The indicated
value relates to a factor of 25 % of light reflection by the subject, which
applies to most photographic situations. Pronounced deviations from this
reflection factor, e.g. highly reflective or poorly reflecting objects, can in-
fluence the maximum flash range of the mecablitz.
Always observe the maximum flash range indicated by the mecablitz LC dis-
play. The subject should be within approx. 40 % and 70% of the indicated
value. This gives the electronic circuit sufficient scope for compensation. To
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avoid overexposure, the minimum flash-to-subject distance should not be less
than 10 % of the indicated value. Adaptation to the given photographic si-
tuation is possible by changing the aperture setting on the lens.
Example:
In this example the maximum flash range extends from 0.6 m to 6.2 m.
Ideally, the subject should be located within a distance range of approx.
2.5 m and 4.3 m.
5.4.2 Maximum flash range indication in the manual flash modes
M and MLo
The mecablitz LC display indicates the distance to be maintained for correct
exposure of the subject. Adaptation to the given photographic situation is
achieved by changing the aperture setting on the lens and selecting either
„M“ for full light output or „MLo“ for partial light output (see 4.2).
Example:
This example shows that the principal subject should be at a distance of
6.2 m from the mecablitz.
5.4.3 Exceeding the display range
The mecablitz can indicate a maximum range of 199 m or 199 ft. This
display range can be exceeded in the event of high ISO values (e.g.
ISO 6400) and large aperture openings. An arrow or triangle after the
distance value indicates that the display range has been exceeded.
5.4.4 Blanking out the maximum flash range display
The mecablitz LC display does not indicate any distances when the reflector
head is swivelled up or down out of its normal position!
5.4.5 Meter-Feet changeover (m - ft)
The maximum flash range indicated by the mecablitz LC display can be
either in meter (m) or feet (ft). To change between the two, proceed in the fol-
lowing manner:
• Turn off the mecablitz by its main switch.
• Keep the „Select“ key combination depressed (= „Mode“ key + „Zoom“ key).