Metz 44 MZ-2 Safety instructions Overview of the flash functions, Operating concept, 132, 133

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1.

Safety instructions

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2.

Overview of the flash functions

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3.

Table 1: Overview of the flash functions

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Preparing the mecablitz for use

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3.1

Attaching the mecablitz to the camera

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3.2

Mounting the standard foot or SCA adapter

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3.3

Removing the standard foot or SCA adapter

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3.4

Mounting the mecablitz on the camera

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3.5

Removing the mecablitz from the camera

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3.6

Power supply

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3.6.1

Suitable batteries

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3.6.2

Replacing batteries

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3.7

Switching the flash unit on and off

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3.8

Automatic switch-off function / Auto-OFF

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4.

Operating concept

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4.1

Selecting and setting the flash modes TTL / A / M

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4.2

Selecting and setting the flash parameters

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4.3

Selecting and setting special functions

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Operating modes of the mecablitz

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5.1

TTL flash mode

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5.1.1

Automatic fill-in flash in daylight

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5.1.2 Matrix controlled TTL fill-in flash with Nikon cameras

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5.2

Automatic flash mode

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5.2.1

Fill-in flash in automatic mode

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5.3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manual flash mode

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5.3.1 Manual flash mode M with full light output

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5.3.2 Manual flash mode M with a partial light output “P”

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6.

Flash parameters of the mecablitz

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6.1

Zoom position of the reflector

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6.1.1

Auto Zoom

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6.1.2

Manual zoom adaptation

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6.1.3 Manual change of the reflector’s zoom position with auto zoom

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6.2

Aperture

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6.2.1

Automatic aperture adaptation

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6.2.2

Manual aperture adaptation

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6.3

ISO film speed

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6.3.1 Automatic adaptation of the ISO film speed

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6.3.2

Manual adaptation of the ISO film speed

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6.4

Manual flash exposure correction

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6.4.1 Manual flash exposure correction in TTL flash mode

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6.4.2 Manual flash exposure correction in automatic flash mode A

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6.4.3

Setting procedure

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6.4.4

Cancelling the correction value

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6.5

Setting a manual partial light output

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7.

Special functions of the mecablitz

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7.1

Automatic switch-off function

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7.2

Flash synchronisation

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7.2.1

Normal synchronisation

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7.2.2 2nd curtain synchronisation (REAR mode)

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7.2.3

Slow synchronisation / SLOW

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7.3

Extended zoom mode

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8.

Flash readiness indication

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9.

Correct exposure confirmation

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10.

LC display of the mecablitz

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10.1

Maximum flash range indication

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10.1.1Automatic adaptation of maximum flash range indication . .

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10.1.2Manual adaptation of maximum flash range indication . . . .

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10.1.3Maximum flash range indication in the TTL and automatic flash mode A .82

10.1.4Maximum flash range indication in the manual flash mode M .

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10.1.5Exceeding the capacity of maximum flash range indication . . .

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10.1.6Blanking out the maximum flash range indication

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10.1.7Changing from meter to feet (m - ft)

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10.2

LC display illumination

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AF measuring beam

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12.

Flash techniques

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12.1

Bounce flash

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12.2

Close-ups / macrophotography

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13.

Returning to the basic setting of the mecablitz

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14.

Slave mode in the cordless Metz Remote System

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14.1 Activating the slave mode in the cordless Metz Remote System

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14.2

Deactivating the slave mode

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15.

Optional extras

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16.

Troubleshooting

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17.

Maintenance and care

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18.

Technical data

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Guide number table for TTL and full light output M in the metric system

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Guide number table for partial light output MLo in the imperial system

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Contents Mecablitz 44 MZ-2 Manual de instruccionesManual flash exposure correction Safety instructions Overview of the flash functionsOperating concept 132Safety instructions ForewordOverview of the flash functions SCA 300-AdapterPreparing the mecablitz for use Selecting and setting the flash modes TTL / a / M Switching the flash unit on and offAutomatic switch-off function / Auto OFF Fig Selecting and setting the flash parametersPortrait, sports, etc., Manual Mode M, etc Selecting and setting special functionsTTL flash mode Fig Operating modes of the mecablitzMatrix controlled TTL fill-in flash with Nikon cameras Automatic flash modeAutomatic fill-in flash in daylight Value of -1 EV f-stop to -1.7 EV see Chapter Fill-in flash in automatic modeManual flash mode Flash parameters of the mecablitz Aperture Automatic aperture adaptation Manual aperture adaptationSetting procedure Manual flash exposure correction in TTL flash modeManual flash exposure correction in automatic flash mode a ISO film speed Automatic adaptation of the ISO film speedAutomatic switch-off function Cancelling the correction valueSetting a manual partial light output Special functions of the mecablitzSlow synchronisation / Slow 2 2nd curtain synchronisation Rear mode FigExtended zoom mode Flash readiness indication Correct exposure confirmationManual adaptation of maximum flash range indication Maximum flash range indication in the manual flash mode MLC display of the mecablitz Blanking out the maximum flash range indication AF measuring beamExceeding the capacity of maximum flash range indication Changing from meter to feet m ftFlash techniques Returning to the basic setting of the mecablitzSlave mode in the cordless Metz Remote System Bounce flashDeactivating the slave mode Optional extrasTechnical data TroubleshootingMaintenance and care Automatic 12 auto aperture at ISO 100Errors excepted. Subject to changes Disposal of batteries108 120 133 139 106 111107 119 124 120 134 148 15680/20 10,5 11,8 10,310,5 11,7 10,1Selettore del modo di funzionamento Tasten für WertverstellungPage Sensor Page Hinweis Uitzonderlijke gevallen kan aanra- ken leiden703 47 0114.A1 Consumer electronics Photoelectronics Plastics technology