Metz 34 AF-3 P Autofocus measuring flash, Flash in the individual camera modes, AF red-light beam

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6. Flash in the individual camera modes

If the mecablitz is switched on and ready for firing, a flash will be fired each time the camera's shutter is released. The amount of light is controlled by TTL.

Triggering lock (only SF1 and SFx)

On the Pentax SFx and SF1 cameras, the flash will not be fired when the prevailing light is sufficient for an exposure in normal mode. The exposure is then completed with the shutter speed indicated in the display field.

If you intend to take a shot with a shutter speed faster than e.g. 1/250 sec. (depending on the camera model) you must switch off the flashgun.

Refer to the camera's operating instructions for details.

7. Autofocus measuring flash

AF red-light beam

Fig. 5: AF red-light beam

The integrated AF red-light beam of the mecablitz supports the automatic focusing of autofocus TTL cameras. When the prevailing light is insufficient for automatic focusing, the mecablitz will project a pattern of red vertical stripes onto the subject as soon as the camera's shutter release is lightly tou- ched.. The camera’s autofocus system then focu- ses the picture by this striped pattern.

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Contents Mecablitz 34 AF-3 P Dear Customer ForewordContents Do not dispose of spent batteries with domestic rubbish Safety instructionsDo not short-circuit batteries! Danger of Explosion Disposal of batteriesLoading and exchanging batteries Power supplyPreparing the mecablitz for use Mounting/Removing the flashgun Automatic flashgun switch-offPreconditions Setting the mecablitz into operationFeatures this function Switching the flashgun on and offAutomatic flash sync speed control Flashgun instructions to the cameraFlash-ready indication Or blinks slowly Correct-exposure indication see figMeaning Not illuminatedTTL flash control AF red-light beam Autofocus measuring flashFlash in the individual camera modes Triggering lock only SF1 and SFxAutofocus measuring flash Exposure correction Flash techniques and flash functionsFill-in flash Guiding edge Case gap Lighting and attachmentsMounting and removing the attachments Forming the flash capacitor Care and maintenance TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Switch off the flashgun with the main switchNumber of flashes Flash recycling time Technical dataColour temperature approx K Synchronization Flash durationSticker can be applied to the back of the flashgun Lighting distances
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