Metz MECABLITZ 50 AF-1 digital Pentax - Manual (Page 97)

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9 Special functions („Select“)
Depending on the camera model, various special functions are available.
For this purpose, data exchange must first occur between the flash unit and
camera to access and set the special functions, for example by tapping the
shutter release.
Accessing the individual special functions is achieved
with the button „Select“, that is to say, the buttons —
or + must be pressed simultaneously.
The accompanying special functions and settings des-
ired are then carried out individually with the
button — or +.
The setting must occur immediately after accessing the special functions
since otherwise the flash unit automatically switches back to normal
flash operation after a few seconds!
9.1 Motor zoom main reflector („Zoom“)
The motor zoom main reflector ቫ of the flash unit can illuminate lens angles
from 24 mm (35 mm format): Thanks to the use of the integrated wide-angle
diffuser
ቩ, the illumination widens to 12 mm.
Auto zoom
The zoom position of the main reflector
ቫ is automatically adjusted to the lens
focal length when the flash unit is used with a camera that transmits the data rela-
ted to the lens focal length. After the flash unit has been switched on, „Zoom“ and
the current zoom position of the main reflector
ቫ are shown in the display.
Automatic adjustment occurs for lens focal lengths from 24 mm. If a focal length
of less than 24 mm is used, „24“ flashes in the display as a warning that the
shot cannot be completely lit.
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The automatic adjustment will not be activated if the main reflector is
swivelled, if the wide-angle diffuser
ቩ is pulled out, or a Mecabounce
(accessory) is mounted.
If so desired, the position of the main reflector ቫ can be manually adjusted in
order to achieve particular lighting effects (such as spot effect etc.).
Manual zoom mode
For cameras that do not transfer any data regarding the focal length (e.g. when
using a manual focus lens), the zoom position of the main reflector must be
adjusted to the lens focal length. In this case auto-zoom mode is not possible!
After switching on the flash unit, „Zoom“ appears in the display and the current
zoom position of the main reflector
ቫ appears.
Setting procedure
• Press button combination „Select“ until „Zoom“
appears flashing next to the zoom position (mm).
• Apply the setting desired with the buttons + and —.
The flashing display changes to „M.Zoom“ for
manual zoom mode.
The following zoom positions are possible
for the main reflector:
24 - 28 - 35 - 50 - 70 - 85 - 105 mm
(35 mm format).
The setting takes effect immediately.
After about 5 seconds the display stops flashing and
the setting is saved automatically.
When the camera transmits the lens focal length to the flash unit and a ☞
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