Metz 28 CS-2 instruction manual Flash parameters, Automatic f-stop, ISO speed, Reflector status

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9. Flash parameters

For correct performance of the flash unit in the auto flash mode A and manual flash mode M it will be ne- cessary to adapt the different flash parameters (f-stop, ISO speed, diffuser) manually to the settings on the camera. The adjusted flash parameters are retained after the flash unit has been switched off and after the flash mode has been changed.

The flash parameter settings can only be changed in automatic flash mode A and manual flash mode M. Maximum flash range indication is automatically adapted to the adjusted flash parameters.

￿9.1 Automatic f-stop

Continue depressing the pre-select key on the flash unit until “F” and the f-stop flash on the dis- play. While the display is flashing depress the “+” or “-” key to adapt the f-stop on the slave unit to the camera’s aperture setting. F-stops of f/1.4 to f/16 can be set in whole aperture increments. The setting becomes instantly effective and is automati- cally stored after 5 s.

9.2 ISO speed

Continue depressing the pre-select key on the flash unit until “ISO” and the ISO value flash on the display. While the display is flashing depress the “+” or “-” key to adapt the ISO value on the flash unit to the camera’s ISO speed. ISO speeds from

50 to 3200 can be set. The setting becomes instant- ly effective and is automatically stored after 5 s.

9.3 Reflector status

The reflector status cannot be set when in EASY Mode and in “SL” Metz-Remote Mode.

To obtain correct indication of the maximum flash range and distance on the LC display, it is necessa- ry to set the reflector status on the flash unit. This parameter indicates whether the flash unit is used without an attachment in front of the reflector, or with a wide-angle diffuser or telephoto attachment.

Use of the wide-angle diffuser (“WIDE”)

When using the 24 mm wide-angle diffuser

(2.5 mm height) in front of the reflector, continue

depressing the pre-select key until “WIDE or

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Contents Mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital Contents Foreword11.2 Meter-Feet changeover m ft 106 11.3 Safety instructions Power supply PreparationsLoading and replacing the batteries Flash coverage and reflector attachments Switching the flash unit on and offAutomatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFF Mounting / Removing the flash unitSlave mode Switch on and shoot in Easy modeTo terminate briefly depress the Mode key Adapting the slave flash unitSlave modes SL Slave mode without preflash suppression SL Settings on the slave flash unitSlave mode with Preflash suppression SL Adapted slave mode SLAdapting the flash unit Settings for camera and flash unit Briefly depress the Mode key to terminateCameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture can be set Camera settingFlash unit setting Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture cannot be set Flash modes Auto flash mode aSetting procedure Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlightManual flash mode M Metz-Remote Flash Mode SLEasy Mode ISO speed Flash parametersAutomatic f-stop Reflector statusFlash exposure correction value EV Flash readiness indication DisplaysManual partial light output Correct exposure confirmationMaximum flash range indication Automatic switch-off function Special functionsMeter-Feet changeover m ft Re-establishing the flash unit settings Setting procedure to adapt flash delayFollowing settings are made Forming the flash capacitor Troubleshooting, remedies and after-sales serviceProblem QuestionUnsuccessful troubleshooting Technical data Page Manual firing button and flash-ready indicator Tasten für WertverstellungBouton d’essai et témoin de recyclage Regleta giratoria para la cámara Vite camera e stativo Tornillo para cámara y trípode171 172 173 Metz-Werke GmbH & Co KG Postfach 1267 D-90506 Zirndorf