Metz 34 AF-3 C operating instructions Automatic flashgun switch-off, Mounting/Removing the flashgun

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2. Preparing the mecablitz for use

When loading the batteries ensure correct polarity. Incorrectly loaded batteries can dest- roy the flashgun! All batteries must be of the same make and have the same charge level.

Exhausted batteries must not be thrown into the dustbin! Contribute to the protection of the environment and discard exhausted bat- teries at the appropriate disposal points.

2.3Automatic flashgun switch-off

To avoid accidental battery discharge the flashgun automatically switches itself off to save power approximately 8 minutes after

-the flashgun was switched on

-the last flash was fired

-tripping the camera release, or

-switching on the camera light metering system. The green flash-ready indicator is turned off.

To turn on the mecablitz again switch the main switch OFF and then ON. The flashgun should always be turned off if it is not being used.

2.4Mounting/Removing the flashgun

• Turn off the mecablitz.

Press the unlocking catch at the back of the mecablitz (see fig. 2).

Slide the mounting foot into the camera’s moun- ting shoe.

Always turn off the flashgun before it is removed.

Press the unlocking catch at the back of the mecablitz (fig. 2) and withdraw from the camera.

Fig. 2: Unlocking catch

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Contents Mecablitz 34 AF-3 C Foreword Dear CustomerContents Safety instructions Do not short-circuit batteries! Danger of ExplosionDo not dispose of spent batteries with domestic rubbish Power supply Preparing the mecablitz for useLoading and exchanging batteries Automatic flashgun switch-off Mounting/Removing the flashgunSetting the mecablitz into operation Features this functionSwitching the flashgun on and off Automatic flash sync speed control Flashgun instructions to the cameraFlash-ready indication Correct-exposure indication see figCameras Information displayed in the camera’s viewerBlinks Ra modelTTL flash control Red „E-TTL indicator lights up on the mecablitz Flash exposure storageFlash synchronisation Normal synchronisationSecond curtain synchronisation Rear Use of flash in the program modes Soft focusing SFFlash in the individual camera modes Depth of field DEPAutofocus measuring flash AF red-light beamOnly the central AF sensor is supported Automatic fill-in flashLighting and attachments Guiding edge Case gapForming the flash capacitor Care and maintenance TroubleshootingSwitch off the flashgun with the main switch Manual firing buttonFlash duration Technical dataColour temperature approx K Synchronization Number of flashes Flash recycling timeLighting distances Sticker can be applied to the back of the flashgun