Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-1 digital Nikon - Manual (Page 104)

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7.9 Modelling Light (ML)
The modelling light is a high-frequency stroboscopic flash. It creates the impres-
sion of a semi-permanent light for a duration of about 3 seconds. The modelling
light enables the user to assess light distribution and the formation of shadows
before taking pictures.
• The modelling light is activated when „ML ON“ is displayed.
• The modelling light is deactivated when „ML OFF“ is displayed.
Setting procedure:
• Press the „SEL“ button repeatedly until „Select“ appears on the display.
• Select the menu option „ML“ by pressing the UP
̆ and DOWN ̄ buttons.
The selected menu option will be highlighted.
• Confirm the selection of the special function by pressing the „Set“ button.
• Select the desired setting with the UP
̆ and DOWN ̄ buttons. The setting
takes effect immediately.
• Press the „Return“ button repeatedly until the screen is reset to its normal
state. If the „Return“ button is not pressed, the display is automatically
reset to its normal view after about 5 seconds.
Once the modelling light function is activated, the symbol is displayed on
the flash-ready indicator ቲ or the manual firing button. The modelling light is
activated when the manual firing button ቲ is pressed.
When the flash unit functions as master in the cordless remote system,
the activation of the modelling light also activates the modelling light of
slave flash units (see 21.4).
The secondary reflector ~ is not supported by the modelling light function!
7.10 Auto OFF Function (Standby)
To save battery power and prevent inadvertent battery discharge, the flash unit
is factory-set to automatically switch over to standby mode, while flash readi-
ness and the LC display are switched off about 10 minutes after -
• Switch on
• Firing a flash,
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• Activating the shutter release
• Switching off the camera’s exposure metering system.
If the flash is manually switched on again, the last settings prior to the automatic
switch off are retained and immediately available. The flash unit is reactivated
merely by depressing any of the buttons or by touching the shutter release
(wake-up function).
The flash unit should always be turned off by the main switch ቱ if it is not going
to be used for an extended period!
A corresponding symbol
appears on the display when the Auto-OFF func-
tion is activated. The flash unit switches to the energy-saving Standby mode
when it is not in use for more than 1 or 10 minutes, depending on the setting. It
is reactivated by depressing any button or by touching the shutter release
(wake-up function).
Setting procedure:
• Press the „SEL“ button repeatedly until „Select“ appears on the display.
• Select the „Standby“ menu option by pressing the UP
̆ and DOWN ̄ but-
tons. The selected menu option will be highlighted.
• Confirm the selection of the special function by pressing the „Set“ button.
• Select the desired setting with the UP
̆ and DOWN ̄ buttons. The setting
takes effect immediately.
• Press the „Return“ button repeatedly until the screen is reset to its normal
state. If the „Return“ button is not pressed, the display is automatically
reset to its normal state after about 5 seconds.
- When „Standby 10min“ is displayed, the Auto OFF function will be activa-
ted after 10 minutes.
- When „Standby 1 min“ is displayed, the Auto OFF function will be activa-
ted after 1 minute.
- When „Standby OFF“ is displayed, the Auto OFF function is deactivated.
With analog cameras that do not support the TTL flash unit, the wake-up
function cannot be activated by touching the shutter release. ☞