Metz 34 AF-3 P 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 pola- rity. Incorrectly loaded batteries can destroy the flashgun! All batteries must be of the same make and have the same charge level. Exhau- sted batteries must not be thrown into the dustbin! Contribute to the protection of the environment and discard exhausted batteries 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.

2.4 Mounting/Removing the flashgun

Mounting:

•Turn off the mecablitz.

•Turn the clamping nut upwards against the case of the flashgun.

•Slide the mecablitz foot completely into the camera's accessory shoe.

•Turn the clamping nut downwards against the camera body, thereby securing the flash unit.

Removing:

•Switch off the flash unit before it is removed.

•Turn the clamping nut upwards against the case of the flashgun and remove the flash unit from the camera.

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Contents Mecablitz 34 AF-3 P Foreword Dear CustomerContents Disposal of batteries Safety instructionsDo not short-circuit batteries! Danger of Explosion Do not dispose of spent batteries with domestic rubbishPower supply Preparing the mecablitz for useLoading and exchanging batteries Automatic flashgun switch-off Mounting/Removing the flashgunSwitching the flashgun on and off Setting the mecablitz into operationFeatures this function PreconditionsFlashgun instructions to the camera Flash-ready indicationAutomatic flash sync speed control Not illuminated Correct-exposure indication see figMeaning Or blinks slowlyTTL flash control Triggering lock only SF1 and SFx Autofocus measuring flashFlash in the individual camera modes AF red-light beamAutofocus measuring flash Flash techniques and flash functions Fill-in flashExposure correction Lighting and attachments Mounting and removing the attachmentsGuiding edge Case gap Switch off the flashgun with the main switch Care and maintenance TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Forming the flash capacitorFlash duration Technical dataColour temperature approx K Synchronization Number of flashes Flash recycling timeLighting distances Sticker can be applied to the back of the flashgun
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