Metz 34 AF-3 P Setting the mecablitz into operation, Preconditions, Features this function

3. Setting the mecablitz into operation

3.1 Preconditions

The mecablitz must only be used with TTL flash controlled autofocus 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.

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

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

The camera's integrated flash may be additio- nally used only if it can be completely folded out into its operating position.

An incompletely folded out camera flash unit can be damaged when the shutter release is tripped.

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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