Metz 44 AF-3M instruction manual Special remarks concerning the cameras

5.8 Triggering control

The camera prevents the triggering of a flash if the ambient light level is suffi- cient for an exposure in the normal mode. The exposure is then completed with the shutter speed given in the display or viewfinder of the camera. The triggering control is activated when the flash-ready signal in the camera’s viewfinder is extinguished. In this event no flash is fired when the camera’s shutter is tripped.

On various cameras the triggering control only works in the Program “P” Mode and in the Shutter Priority Mode “S” (see operating instructions for the camera). The triggering control can be deactivated on some camera models: To do so, press and hold down the flash button on the camera during shooting (see camera manual). The flash-ready signal will again be dis- played in the camera’s viewfinder when the shutter release is lightly touched. The camera selects a suitable shutter speed/aperture combination and a flash is fired when a picture is shot.

☞On the Dynax 800si, triggering control is activated by the individual function “5” (see camera manual). When a Dynax 7 camera is used, triggering control is only possible in the camera’s Full Auto Mode

￿(green P symbol).

5.9 Return to basic setting

The mecablitz is returned to its basic setting when the „Mode“ key is kept depressed for at least three seconds.

The following settings are adjusted:

•The „TTL“ flash mode

•The „Auto-OFF“ (3m ON) function is activated

•The automatic zoom mode „Auto-Zoom“

•The “Ex” extended zoom mode is cancelled.

6. Special remarks concerning the cameras

The multitude of camera models and their peculiarities make it impossible to detail all camera-specific capabilities, settings, displays, etc. For more details concerning the operation of a flash unit please refer to the corresponding chapters in the operating instructions for the given camera!

6.1 Special functions that are not supported in flash mode 6.1.1 Creative PA and PS program control

Various cameras feature a creative PA and PS program control (shiftable aperture/shutter program).

•No flash unit can be used in the camera’s PA and PS modes.

•The creative program control cannot be activated when the flash unit is switched on.

☞Please refer to the operating instructions of the given camera.

6.1.2 High-speed synchronisation (HSS)

For system-induced reasons, high-speed synchronisation is not supported by the mecablitz.

6.1.3 Cordless REMOTE flash control

For system-induced reasons the cordless REMOTE flash control is not sup- ported by the mecablitz.

6.1.4 Preflash function for red-eye reduction

Various cameras offer the possibility to activate a preflash for red-eye re- duction. This function only supports the flash unit integrated in the camera. It does not support external flash units, such as the mecablitz.

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