Pentax 40 MZ-3i Automatic flash mode, Setting procedure for TTL Easy Mode, To EM

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3. TTLflash mode

 

Easy Mode

 

 

 

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Fig. 8: Settings for TTL Easy Mode

This is the simplest way to operate the mecablitz in TTL flash mode. All buttons

on the mecablitz are locked, with the exception of the /ML and but- tons.

In TTL Easy Mode with the SCA 300 adapter, the zoom position is constantly adjusted to 28 mm to ensure that the subject is always adequately illuminated.

In TTL Easy Mode with the SCA 3000 adapter, the zoom setting is matched to the focal length of the lens, and a distance range is indicated, provided that the camera supplies the zoom information.

We recommend the TTL Easy Mode when using an SCA 300 adapter. Distance indication on the LC display is not possible in this mode.

Setting procedure for TTL Easy Mode:

•Adjust the camera according to the manufacturer’s operating instructions.

•Fit the mecablitz with the corresponding SCA adapter and mount it on the

camera.

 

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Switch on the mecablitz with the main switch .

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Adjust the operating mode selector

to EM.

4. Automatic flash mode

Sensor

Fig. 9: Measuring scheme for auto mode

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In the auto flash mode, the flash unit’s sensor

measures the light reflected

from the subject. The flash is cut off as soon as sufficient light has been emit-

 

ted for correct exposure.

 

This eliminates the need to recalculate and readjust the aperture each time the distance is changed, provided that the subject remains within the indicated auto flash range.

The flash unit’s sensor

must be directed at the subject, regardless of the direction

at which the main reflector

is pointing. The sensor has a measuring angle of

approx. 25° and takes measurements only during the emission of light by the flashgun in which it is integrated.

In the auto mode, also partial light output levels can be adjusted (see ch. 9, p.32).

Between six and twelve working apertures are available in the auto mode, depending upon the adjusted ISO film speed.

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Contents Mecablitz 40 MZ-3i Nomenclature Main switch LC display lighting / Modelling lightSensor LC display Acoustic exposure verification on Film speedContents Brief survey of the operating functions ForewordPlease also open the back cover page with the illustrations Stroboscopic mode, ch , pSafety Instructions Never fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyesClose the battery compartment cover Battery warning indicatorPreparations Removing the Standard Foot or SCA adapter Switching the flashgun on and offMounting the flashgun on the camera Mounting the Standard Foot or SCA adapterSetting procedure for TTL mode TTL flash modeDirect way to good flash shots Easy Mode Automatic flash modeSetting procedure for TTL Easy Mode To EM„ + or „ button See ch , p Setting procedure for auto flash modeTo a Also be set on the camera lensManual flash mode Setting procedure for manual flash modeBounce flash Lock-in positions of reflector and headBouncing the flash in the auto and TTL modes Bouncing the flash in the manual modeMounting the light reducing filter With secondary reflectorTTL remote operation Setting procedure for Metz TTL remote operationMetz cordless TTL remote operation ControllerSwitching off the Metz TTL remote operation Checking the slave addressRemote-Operation Setting procedure for Metz a remote operationMetz cordless auto remote operation Distance values on the LC display disappearUsing the winder in the manual mode Winder modeUsing the winder in auto and TTL modes Partial light output levels in the manual mode Partial light output levels in the auto modeSetting procedure for manual mode with partial light output Flash durations Stroboscopic modeWorking with partial light output levels Macrophotography close-upsSetting procedure for stroboscopic mode Use the „+ or „- buttonFill-in flash in daylight Fill-in flash in auto modeFill-in flash in manual mode Complete illumination of shadow areasFill-in flash in TTL mode Working with user programsCalling a stored program Procedure for storing a programProg. flashes Zoom reflector main reflector Setting procedure for the Ex-Zoom modeZoom reflector Ex-Zoom-modeSpecial functions Or was, correctly exposed in the auto and TTL modePull-out/push-in wide-angle diffuser AF measuring beam AF measuring beamML function Modelling Light ML-functionsSwitching on with the controls locked An intermittent beep signalling alarm soundsSwitching on the „Beep function Locking the controls key functionTesting the display segments Calling the Service ModeAdjusting the dimensional units Rapid functionExposure corrections in TTL mode Technical DataExposure corrections in auto mode Exposure correctionsRemarks ModeFreq. fHz 105Example ProcedureFlashes per second = fHz Partial light output PIncluded Optional extras Flashing operating mode symbols Troubleshooting hintsNo display in on switch position Meaningless informationAlphabetical index Fill-in flash