Metz MECABLITZ 50 AF-1 digital Pentax - Manual (Page 88)

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2 Dedicated flash functions
Dedicated flash functions are flash functions that have been specially adapted to
a given camera system. Depending on the type of camera, different flash func-
tions are supported.
• Flash-ready indication in camera viewfinder/camera display
• Exposure control indication in camera viewfinder with TTL
• Automatic flash sync speed control
• Flash bracketing „FB“
• Automatic flash / triggering control
• Contrast control
• Spot beam mode „SB“
• TTL flash mode
• P-TTL flash mode
• Automatic TTL-/P-TTL-fill-in flash control
• Manual flash exposure correction
• 1st or 2nd curtain synchronisation (REAR, 2nd curtain, SLOW2)
• High-speed synchronisation (high speed flash operation) P-TTL-HSS
• Automatic motor zoom control
• Automatic AF measuring beam control (multi-zone AF measuring beam)
• Automatic flash range indication
• Programmed flash mode
• Preflash function for reducing the red-eye effect
• Wireless P-TTL remote flash operation as slave flash unit
• Wake-up function for the flash unit
• Firmware update via USB connector
It is impossible to describe all camera types and their individual dedica-
ted flash functions within the scope of these instructions. Therefore, plea-
se refer to the flash mode description in your camera’s operating instruc-
tions to find out which functions are supported and which ones have to
be set manually on the camera. ☞
3 Preparing the flash unit for use
3.1 Mounting the flash unit
Mounting the flash unit on the camera
Turn off the camera and flash before mounting or removing.
• Turn the knurled nut ቮ towards the flash unit housing as far as it will go.
The locking pin in the adapter shoe is now fully retracted into the case.
• Slide the flash unit foot completely into the camera accessory shoe.
• Turn the knurled nut ቮ towards the camera housing as far as it will go, clam-
ping the flash unit in place. If the camera does not have a locking hole, the
spring-loaded locking pin retracts into the adapter case so as not to damage
the surface.
Removing the flash unit from the camera
Turn off the camera and flash before mounting or dismounting.
• Turn the knurled nut ቮ towards the flash unit housing as far as it will go.
• Remove the flash unit from the camera’s accessory shoe.
3.2 Power supply
Suitable batteries/rechargeable batteries
The flash unit can be operated with any of the following batteries:
• 4 NiCad batteries 1.2V, type IEC KR6 (size AA). They permit very fast
recycling times and are economical in use because they are rechargeable.
• 4 nickel-metal-hydride batteries 1.2V, type IEC HR6 (size AA). They have a
significantly higher capacity than NiCad batteries and are less harmful to the
environment, since they have no cadmium.
• 4 alkaline-manganese dry cell batteries 1.5V, type IEC LR6 (size AA).
Maintenance-free power source for moderate power requirements.
• 4 lithium batteries 1.5V, type IEC FR6 (size AA). Maintenance-free high-capa-
city power source with a low self-discharge rate.
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