Metz 34 AF-3N operating instructions Setting the mecablitz into operation, Features this function

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3. Setting the mecablitz into operation

3.1 Preconditions

The mecablitz must only be used with TTL flash controlled cameras!

The sensor of TTL flash controlled cameras measures the light reaching the film through the camera lens and instantly cuts out the flash when the film has been correctly expo- sed. Please refer to the camera’s operating instructions to find out whether your camera

features this function.

A full-power flash is fired if the camera does not feature TTL flash control!

In other words: Without TTL flash control, the mecablitz fires an unmeasured flash at maximum output.

If there is a flashgun integrated in the camera it must be switched off or completely folded down when the mecablitz is used.

OFFON

Fig. 3: Switching the flashgun on and off

3.2 Switching the flashgun on and off

Set the main switch in the ON position to turn on the flashgun. The green flash-ready indicator lights up to indicate flash readiness.

Set the main switch in the OFF position to turn off the flashgun.

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Contents Mecablitz 34 AF-3 N Do not dispose of spent batteries with domestic rubbish ForewordDear Customer Disposal of batteriesContents Do not short-circuit batteries! Danger of Explosion Safety instructionsPreparing the mecablitz for use Power supplyLoading and exchanging batteries Mounting/Removing the flashgun Automatic flashgun switch-offFeatures this function Setting the mecablitz into operationSwitching the flashgun on and off Correct-exposure indication see fig Flashgun instructions to the cameraFlash-ready indication Automatic flash sync speed controlCation Switched onTo the camera’s operating instructions Red arrowTTL flash control Normal synchronisation Flash synchronisationSlow-synchronisation Second curtain synchronisation Rear Red-eye reduction function Multi-sensor fill-in flash Flash in the individual camera modesUse of flash in the program modes Special functions not supported by flashAF red-light beam Autofocus measuring flashAF operating modes Focusing priority Single AFFlash exposure sequences Flash techniques and flash functionsAutomatic fill-in flash Exposure correctionGuiding edge Case gap Lighting and attachmentsManual firing button Care and maintenance TroubleshootingSwitch off the flashgun with the main switch Forming the flash capacitorNumber of flashes Flash recycling time Technical dataColour temperature approx K Synchronization Flash durationSticker can be applied to the back of the flashgun Lighting distances