Metz 28 CS-2 Special functions, Automatic switch-off function, Meter-Feet changeover m ft

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Exceeding the display range

The LC display of the flash unit can indicate a ma- ximum range of 199 m or 199 ft. The display range of feet (ft) may be exceeded in the event of high ISO values and large aperture openings. This is signalized by the flashing of “199ft”.

11. Special functions

11.1Automatic switch-off function

AUTO-OFF

The flash unit features a function to automatically switch-off if not used for 8 minutes.

￿Deactivating AUTO-OFF

Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.

Keep the “MODE” key depressed.

Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.

Release the “MODE” key; “8m OFF” will briefly appear on the LC display.

Activating AUTO-OFF

Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.

Keep the “MODE” key depressed.

Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.

Release the “MODE” key; “8m ON” will briefly appear on the LC display.

11.2 Meter-Feet changeover (m - ft)

Proceed in the following manner to change be- tween m / ft:

Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.

Keep the pre-select key depressed.

Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.

Release the pre-select key.

The display changes from “m” to “ft” or from “ft” to “m”. The selected unit of measurement is re- tained after the flash has been switched off or the batteries have been exchanged.

11.3Adapting the flash delay in slave mode with preflash suppression

The flash unit is factory-set to a delay period of

45 milliseconds (ms) between measuring preflash and main flash. This means that the flash unit will only be triggered if the time between the first measuring pre-

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Contents Mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital Contents Foreword11.2 Meter-Feet changeover m ft 106 11.3 Safety instructions Preparations Power supplyLoading 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 unitAdapted slave mode SL Slave mode with Preflash suppression SLAdapting the flash unit Settings for camera and flash unit Briefly depress the Mode key to terminateCamera setting Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture can be setFlash 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 Special functions Automatic switch-off functionMeter-Feet changeover m ft Setting procedure to adapt flash delay Re-establishing the flash unit settingsFollowing settings are made Forming the flash capacitor Troubleshooting, remedies and after-sales serviceProblem QuestionUnsuccessful troubleshooting Technical data Page Tasten für Wertverstellung Manual firing button and flash-ready indicatorBouton 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