Metz 44 MZ-2 instruction manual Fill-in flash in automatic mode, Manual flash mode

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☞Some cameras will not support the mecablitz in automatic flash mode when an SCA adapter is used (see operating instructions for the given camera and SCA adapter). In this case the mecablitz should be fitted with the 301 standard foot.

Set the aperture priority mode (“A” or “Av”) or the manual mode “M” on the camera. Then select a suitable aperture and shutter speed (for mode “M”) for the existing shooting situation (see operating instructions for the camera).

If your mecablitz is equipped with an SCA 3002 system adapter and your camera automatically transmits the f-stop to the flash unit, then the mecablitz can also be used in the camera modes Program P, Full Auto Mode, “Green Square” and the picture modes, or in the Shutter Priority Modes “Tv”, “T”, or “S” (see operating instructions for the given SCA adapter).

Setting procedure for automatic flash mode

•Equip the mecablitz with an SCA adapter or standard foot 301 and mount on the camera.

•Adjust the camera as described in its operating manual.

•Switch on the mecablitz with the main switch.

•Press the Mode key repeatedly until A flashes on the display.

•The setting becomes immediately effective. The LC display returns to its nor- mal state after approx. 5 sec.

☞The subject should be located within about 40 % to 70 % of the maximum distance range indicated on the mecablitz LC display (see Chapter 10.1). This gives the electronic system sufficient leeway for compensation. Caution with zoom lenses! Depending on their design, zoom lenses can cause a loss of light in the order of up to one f-stop. Moreover, the effec- tive aperture may vary with the focal length settings. This can be com- pensated by correcting manually the aperture or by manual flash expo- sure correction.

5.2.1 Fill-in flash in automatic mode

Use the camera’s or a hand-held exposure meter to establish the required aperture and shutter speed for a normal exposure. If possible take a meter reading of the subject’s background separately from the actual subject.

Ensure that the camera’s shutter speed either equals or is slower than the fastest flash sync speed (see operating instructions for the given camera).

Example:

Established aperture = f/8

Established shutter speed = 1/60th sec.

Flash sync speed of the camera e.g. 1/100th sec. (see operating instructions for the given camera).

The two established values for aperture and shutter speed can be set on the camera because the camera’s shutter speed is slower than the camera’s flash sync speed.

To obtain a balanced fill-in light, for instance in order to retain the character

 

of the shadows, it is advisable to select on the flashgun a manual correction

 

value of -1 EV (f-stop) to -1.7 EV (see Chapter 6.4.3).

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☞ Ensure that the contre-jour light source does not shine directly into the

 

sensor of the mecablitz as this will mislead the metering system of the mecablitz.

5.3 Manual flash mode

☞If the mecablitz is equipped with an SCA 3002 system adapter, some cameras automatically change the mecablitz to TTL flash mode when in Program “P”, Full Auto Mode, “Green Square” or a picture mode. Manual flash mode is then no longer possible. If necessary attach the standard foot 301 to the mecablitz for manual flash operation.

There is no correct exposure confirmation on the mecablitz LC display when in manual flash mode.

Set an aperture priority mode (“A” or “Av”) or manual mode “M” on the camera. Select an aperture and shutter speed (with “M”) on the camera to

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Contents Manual de instrucciones Mecablitz 44 MZ-2Operating concept Safety instructions Overview of the flash functionsManual flash exposure correction 132Foreword Safety instructionsSCA 300-Adapter Overview of the flash functionsPreparing the mecablitz for use Automatic switch-off function / Auto OFF Fig Switching the flash unit on and offSelecting and setting the flash modes TTL / a / M Selecting and setting the flash parametersTTL flash mode Fig Selecting and setting special functionsPortrait, sports, etc., Manual Mode M, etc Operating modes of the mecablitzAutomatic flash mode Automatic fill-in flash in daylightMatrix controlled TTL fill-in flash with Nikon cameras Fill-in flash in automatic mode Manual flash modeValue of -1 EV f-stop to -1.7 EV see Chapter Flash parameters of the mecablitz Manual aperture adaptation Aperture Automatic aperture adaptationManual flash exposure correction in automatic flash mode a Manual flash exposure correction in TTL flash modeSetting procedure ISO film speed Automatic adaptation of the ISO film speedSetting a manual partial light output Cancelling the correction valueAutomatic switch-off function Special functions of the mecablitz2 2nd curtain synchronisation Rear mode Fig Extended zoom modeSlow synchronisation / Slow Correct exposure confirmation Flash readiness indicationMaximum flash range indication in the manual flash mode M LC display of the mecablitzManual adaptation of maximum flash range indication Exceeding the capacity of maximum flash range indication AF measuring beamBlanking out the maximum flash range indication Changing from meter to feet m ftSlave mode in the cordless Metz Remote System Returning to the basic setting of the mecablitzFlash techniques Bounce flashOptional extras Deactivating the slave modeMaintenance and care TroubleshootingTechnical data Automatic 12 auto aperture at ISO 100Disposal of batteries Errors excepted. Subject to changes107 119 124 106 111108 120 133 139 120 134 148 15610,5 11,7 10,380/20 10,5 11,8 10,1Tasten für Wertverstellung Selettore del modo di funzionamentoPage Sensor Page Uitzonderlijke gevallen kan aanra- ken leiden HinweisConsumer electronics Photoelectronics Plastics technology 703 47 0114.A1

44 MZ-2 specifications

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