Metz 34 CS-2 Cordless Slave operation, Mobile use of several flash units, Modelling illumination

Cordless SLAVE operation Controllo SLAVE senza cavi Funcionamiento esclavo sin cable

9. Cordless SLAVE operation

	The SLAVE mode permits cordless, delay-free remote
	triggering of several additional SLAVE or servo flash
￿	units. Advantages for the photographer:
	- Mobile use of several flash units.
	- No synch cable connection with the camera.
	- Modelling illumination.

The SLAVE flash unit is triggered by a light pulse emitted by the master flash unit (controller) mounted on the came- ra or by the camera’s built-in flash.

☞The red-eye reduction preflash function must not be activated on the controller or camera when the mecablitz is used as a SLAVE! SLAVE mode of the mecablitz is not possible in com- bination with the stroboscopic function, high- speed synchronisation (FP or HSS), Canon A- TTL and E-TTL, Minolta-ADI or Nikon 3D flash mode! If necessary these modes have to be

deactivated on the camera, the SCA adapter of the controller or on the controller (see corre- sponding operating instructions).

The hot shoe and the earthing contacts on the side of the mounting foot must not be short-circuited.

The SLAVE flash unit and the controller are both triggered when the camera’s shutter release is pressed. Both the controller and the SLAVE flash unit must be ready for firing when the picture is shot (illuminated flash-ready signal on the flash unit).

To ensure reliable operation the sensor of the SLAVE meca- blitz must receive sufficient light from the controller! In the event of malfunction it may be necessary to change the posi-

tion of the SLAVE so that its sensor receives more light.

The mecablitz must be mounted on the supplied stand or combined with the camera on the „34-36 flash bracket“ for SLAVE mode. The mecablitz with stand is set up in the required position or mounted on a tripod. Normally, the reflector of the SLAVE flash unit will be directed towards the subject.

Our tip:

For off-camera operation (the mecablitz is operated as a SLAVE at a distance from the camera), the wide-angle dif- fuser W (8) should be positioned in front of the reflector to achieve the widest possible illumination of the subject.

The following three SLAVE functions are available:

The required SLAVE function is set on the mecablitz with the SLAVE function selector .

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