Pentax 40 MZ-3i Foreword, Please also open the back cover page with the illustrations

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Foreword

Congratulations on purchasing this Metz flashgun, and thank you for your confi- dence in Metz equipment.

It is only natural that you should want to use your flashgun straight away. However, it will be well worth your while to study these Operating Instructions beforehand to ensure that you can operate the flashgun effectively and without any problems.

Please also open the back cover page with the illustrations.

This flashgun can be used with:

•All cameras with a hot shoe contact

•All cameras with accessory shoe without hot-shoe contact, and with a synch cable (see Optional Extras)

•System cameras

Optimal adaptation to your camera is achieved by using an SCA adapter. The enclosed SCA 300/3000 table will indicate the adapter you require for your particular camera model. This table also informs you about the special flash functions that can then be completed by the given system.

Brief survey of the operating functions:

Configuration

Possible operating modes

•40 MZ-3(i) with

Automatic flash mode, ch. 4, p. 15

301 standard foot

Manual flash mode, ch. 5, p. 18

 

Metz automatic remote operation, ch. 7.1, p. 28

 

Stroboscopic mode, ch. 10, p. 35

•40 MZ-3(i) with

Automatic flash mode, ch. 4, p. 15

SCA 300 adapter

TTL flash mode*, ch. 3, p. 12

 

TTL Easy Mode*, ch. 3, p. 14

 

Manual flash mode, ch. 5, p. 18

 

Metz TTL remote operation*, ch. 7.1, p. 24

 

Metz automatic remote mode, ch. 7.1., p. 28

 

Stroboscopic mode, ch. 10, p. 35

 

* If the camera supports this function.

 

Foreword

•40 MZ-3(i) with

Automatic flash mode, ch. 4, p. 15

SCA 3000-adapter

TTL flash mode*,, ch. 3, p. 12

 

TTL Easy Mode*, ch. 3, p. 14

 

Manual flash mode, ch. 5, p. 18

 

Metz TTL remote mode*, ch. 7, p. 24

 

Metz automatic remote mode, ch. 7.1., p. 28

 

Stroboscopic mode, ch. 10, p. 35

 

* If the camera supports this function.

The SCA 3000 adapter is the most convenient link to your camera! The ISO, zoom and aperture data are transmitted, depending upon the camera configuration!

General operating instructions

The subsequent instructions are of a general nature. The procedures identified by red numbers must be completed when using a system camera in conjunction with an SCA 3000 adapter.

All steps identified with an asterisk * must be additionally adjusted, depending upon the given type of camera.

In conjunction with the Canon SCA adapter 3101 M3, this flashgun permits Canon E-TTL operating.

The flashgun is suitable for APS cameras that feature an accessory shoe with hot shoe contact.

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Contents Mecablitz 40 MZ-3i Sensor Main switch LC display lighting / Modelling light Nomenclature Acoustic exposure verification on Film speed LC displayContents Please also open the back cover page with the illustrations ForewordBrief survey of the operating functions Stroboscopic mode, ch , pNever fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyes Safety InstructionsPreparations Battery warning indicatorClose the battery compartment cover Mounting the flashgun on the camera Switching the flashgun on and offRemoving the Standard Foot or SCA adapter Mounting the Standard Foot or SCA adapterDirect way to good flash shots TTL flash modeSetting procedure for TTL mode Setting procedure for TTL Easy Mode Automatic flash modeEasy Mode To EMTo a Setting procedure for auto flash mode„ + or „ button See ch , p Also be set on the camera lensSetting procedure for manual flash mode Manual flash modeLock-in positions of reflector and head Bounce flashMounting the light reducing filter Bouncing the flash in the manual modeBouncing the flash in the auto and TTL modes With secondary reflectorMetz cordless TTL remote operation Setting procedure for Metz TTL remote operationTTL remote operation ControllerChecking the slave address Switching off the Metz TTL remote operationMetz cordless auto remote operation Setting procedure for Metz a remote operationRemote-Operation Distance values on the LC display disappearUsing the winder in auto and TTL modes Winder modeUsing the winder in the manual mode Setting procedure for manual mode with partial light output Partial light output levels in the auto modePartial light output levels in the manual mode Working with partial light output levels Stroboscopic modeFlash durations Macrophotography close-upsUse the „+ or „- button Setting procedure for stroboscopic modeFill-in flash in manual mode Fill-in flash in auto modeFill-in flash in daylight Complete illumination of shadow areasWorking with user programs Fill-in flash in TTL modeProg. flashes Procedure for storing a programCalling a stored program Zoom reflector Setting procedure for the Ex-Zoom modeZoom reflector main reflector Ex-Zoom-modePull-out/push-in wide-angle diffuser Or was, correctly exposed in the auto and TTL modeSpecial functions ML function Modelling Light AF measuring beamAF measuring beam ML-functionsSwitching on the „Beep function An intermittent beep signalling alarm soundsSwitching on with the controls locked Locking the controls key functionAdjusting the dimensional units Calling the Service ModeTesting the display segments Rapid functionExposure corrections in auto mode Technical DataExposure corrections in TTL mode Exposure correctionsFreq. fHz ModeRemarks 105Flashes per second = fHz ProcedureExample Partial light output PIncluded Optional extras No display in on switch position Troubleshooting hintsFlashing operating mode symbols Meaningless informationFill-in flash Alphabetical index