Metz Mecablitz 44 AF-3M - Manual (Page 64)

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5.8 Triggering control
The camera prevents the triggering of a flash if the ambient light level is suffi-
cient for an exposure in the normal mode. The exposure is then completed
with the shutter speed given in the display or viewfinder of the camera. The
triggering control is activated when the flash-ready signal in the camera’s
viewfinder is extinguished. In this event no flash is fired when the camera’s
shutter is tripped.
On various cameras the triggering control only works in the Program “P”
Mode and in the Shutter Priority Mode “S” (see operating instructions for the
camera). The triggering control can be deactivated on some camera models:
To do so, press and hold down the flash button
on the camera during
shooting (see camera manual). The flash-ready signal will again be dis-
played in the camera’s viewfinder when the shutter release is lightly touched.
The camera selects a suitable shutter speed/aperture combination and a
flash is fired when a picture is shot.
On the Dynax 800si, triggering control is activated by the individual
function “5” (see camera manual). When a Dynax 7 camera is used,
triggering control is only possible in the camera’s Full Auto Mode
(green P symbol).
5.9 Return to basic setting
The mecablitz is returned to its basic setting when the „Mode“ key is kept
depressed for at least three seconds.
The following settings are adjusted:
• The „TTL“ flash mode
• The „Auto-OFF“ (3m ON) function is activated
• The automatic zoom mode „Auto-Zoom“
• The “Ex” extended zoom mode is cancelled.
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6. Special remarks concerning the cameras
The multitude of camera models and their peculiarities make it impossible to
detail all camera-specific capabilities, settings, displays, etc. For more details
concerning the operation of a flash unit please refer to the corresponding
chapters in the operating instructions for the given camera!
6.1 Special functions that are not supported in flash mode
6.1.1 Creative P
A
and P
S
program control
Various cameras feature a creative P
A
and P
S
program control (shiftable
aperture/shutter program).
• No flash unit can be used in the camera’s P
A
and P
S
modes.
• The creative program control cannot be activated when the flash unit is
switched on.
Please refer to the operating instructions of the given camera.
6.1.2 High-speed synchronisation (HSS)
For system-induced reasons, high-speed synchronisation is not supported by
the mecablitz.
6.1.3 Cordless REMOTE flash control
For system-induced reasons the cordless REMOTE flash control is not sup-
ported by the mecablitz.
6.1.4 Preflash function for red-eye reduction
Various cameras offer the possibility to activate a preflash for red-eye re-
duction. This function only supports the flash unit integrated in the camera. It
does not support external flash units, such as the mecablitz.
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