Metz MECABLITZ 28 AF-3 digital - Manual (Page 88)

The flash unit should always be turned off by
its main switch if it is not going to be used
for a prolonged period.
3. Flash coverage and reflector attachments
If there is no attachment in front of the reflector,
the flash unit provides full lighting coverage for
normal 35 mm shots with lenses as of 35 mm fo-
cal length. If a wide-angle diffuser (2.5 mm) is
used in front of the reflector, the flash will cover
the image angle of a 24 mm lens. When position-
ing the telephoto attachment (7 mm) in front of the
reflector the flash unit will fully illuminate shots
taken with a telephoto lens of 85 mm focal length
and longer.The attachments can be placed from
above.
Please note that the effective range of the
flash light is diminished by using a wide-
angle diffuser, and increased with a telepho-
to attachment. For digital cameras take into
account that the focal lengths are given for
the 35 mm format (see operating instructions
of the individual camera).
For correct maximum flash range indication on the
flash unit’s LC display it is necessary to set the re-
flector status on the flash unit, taking into account
whether the flash unit is being operated with or
without a reflector attachment.
Operation with wide-angle diffuser (“WIDE”)
When using the 24 mm wide-angle diffuser
(2.5 mm), continue depressing the “ZOOM” but-
ton until “WIDE” is indicated on the LC display.
Operation with telephoto attachment (“TELE”)
When using the 85 mm telephoto attachment
(7 mm) continue depressing the “ZOOM” button
until “TELE” is indicated on the LC display.
Operation without reflector attachment
When no reflector attachment is used, then con-
tinue depressing the “ZOOM” button until “TELE”
and “WIDE” disappear from the LC display.
The setting becomes instantly effective and is auto-
matically saved.
Various cameras do not transmit any digital
data to the flash unit. In this case there is no
maximum flash range indication given so
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