Metz 34 AF-3 P Correct-exposure indication see fig, Meaning, Not illuminated, Or blinks slowly

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4. Flashgun instructions to the camera

Fig. 4: Exposure o.k.

4.3 Correct-exposure indication (see fig. 4)

The red correct exposure light briefly illuminates when flash exposure was correct. At the same time the mecablitz sends an o.k. signal to the camera for display in the viewfinder.

Please refer to the camera’s operating instructions for further details.

4.4Information displayed in camera viewfinder when flash unit is switched on

Displays in viewfinder

Meaning

prior to shutter release

 

not illuminated

Flash unit not yetready for firing

or blinks slowly

 

permanently illuminated Flash unit is ready for firing

Warning with SF1/SFx: is illuminated in the camera's viewfinder but the flash is not triggered when the shutter is tripped. The camera has activated the triggering lock because the ambient light is too bright.

Displays in viewfinder

Meaning

prior to shutter release

 

blinks quickly

Flash was sufficient for correct

exposure

 

not illuminated or

Flash was insufficient. Select

blinks slowly

wider f/stop or shorten distance.

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Contents Mecablitz 34 AF-3 P Dear Customer ForewordContents Do not short-circuit batteries! Danger of Explosion Safety instructionsDisposal of batteries Do not dispose of spent batteries with domestic rubbishPower supply Preparing the mecablitz for useLoading and exchanging batteries Mounting/Removing the flashgun Automatic flashgun switch-offFeatures this function Setting the mecablitz into operationSwitching the flashgun on and off PreconditionsFlashgun instructions to the camera Flash-ready indicationAutomatic flash sync speed control Meaning Correct-exposure indication see figNot illuminated Or blinks slowlyTTL flash control Flash in the individual camera modes Autofocus measuring flashTriggering lock only SF1 and SFx 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 Troubleshooting Care and maintenance TroubleshootingSwitch off the flashgun with the main switch Forming the flash capacitorColour temperature approx K Synchronization Technical dataFlash duration Number of flashes Flash recycling timeSticker can be applied to the back of the flashgun Lighting distances