Metz 28 CS-2 Re-establishing the flash unit settings, Setting procedure to adapt flash delay

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flash and the main flash is longer than 45 ms. This set- ting applies to most digital cameras. Digital cameras with different flash parameter settings usually offer the possibility to adapt the flash delay time. This may re- quire the testing of several different settings.

With some digital cameras the time between the measuring preflash and the main flash is shorter than 45 ms. To ensure that the slave flash unit can also be used with such cameras, the flash delay time has to be shortened. Other digital cameras operate with two clearly differing preflashes. The flash delay time of such cameras has to be lengthened.

Setting procedure to adapt flash delay

Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.

Simultaneously keep the “MODE” and pre- select key depressed.

Turn on the flash unit by its main switch. The

symbol flashes on the LC display and the adjusted flash delay time is indicated in ms.

The flash delay time can be reduced or leng- thened with the “-” and “+” keys. The setting range covers 5 ms to 255 ms.

Depress the pre-select key to terminate the setting.

Test the slave mode with the changed setting. If the flash unit is not triggered at the desired time, then set a different flash delay time.

Please consult the technical support service of the camera manufacturer if you have any questions concerning the flash technology of your camera.

11.4 Re-establishing the flash unit settings

Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.

Keep the pre-select key depressed for ap-

prox. 10 s.

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The following settings are made:

AUTO-OFF is turned on.

The slave operating modes are returned to the factory setting.

The maximum flash range indication is adjusted to “m” for meters.

The correction values and partial light output settings of the “EASY”, “A” and “M” flash modes are deleted.

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Contents Mecablitz 28 CS-2 digital Foreword Contents11.2 Meter-Feet changeover m ft 106 11.3 Safety instructions Loading and replacing the batteries Power supplyPreparations Mounting / Removing the flash unit Switching the flash unit on and offAutomatic switch-off function / AUTO-OFF Flash coverage and reflector attachmentsSwitch on and shoot in Easy mode Slave modeAdapting the slave flash unit To terminate briefly depress the Mode keySlave modes SL Settings on the slave flash unit Slave mode without preflash suppression SLAdapting the flash unit Slave mode with Preflash suppression SLAdapted slave mode SL Briefly depress the Mode key to terminate Settings for camera and flash unitFlash unit setting Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture can be setCamera setting Cameras where operating mode, ISO and aperture cannot be set Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlight Auto flash mode aSetting procedure Flash modesMetz-Remote Flash Mode SL Manual flash mode MEasy Mode Reflector status Flash parametersAutomatic f-stop ISO speedFlash exposure correction value EV Correct exposure confirmation Displays Manual partial light output Flash readiness indicationMaximum flash range indication Meter-Feet changeover m ft Automatic switch-off functionSpecial functions Following settings are made Re-establishing the flash unit settingsSetting procedure to adapt flash delay Question Troubleshooting, remedies and after-sales serviceProblem Forming the flash capacitorUnsuccessful troubleshooting Technical data Page Bouton d’essai et témoin de recyclage Manual firing button and flash-ready indicatorTasten für Wertverstellung Vite camera e stativo Tornillo para cámara y trípode Regleta giratoria para la cámara171 172 173 Postfach 1267 D-90506 Zirndorf Metz-Werke GmbH & Co KG