Metz 54 MZ-3 Mecablitz does not fire flashes, Example Focal length of the lens 70 mm reflector

Troubleshooting hints

Cosa fare in caso di anomalie

En caso de problemas

on of the entire subject. Automatic focal length adapta- tion (AUTO-ZOOM, CZ) may have been deactivated on the mecablitz, and a reflector focal length has been selected that is longer than the focal length of the lens. Example: Focal length of the lens: 70 mm; focal length of the reflector: 85 mm.

Remedy: Activate automatic focal length adaptation on the mecablitz (AUTO-ZOOM or CZ) or ensure that the reflector focal length is identical with, or shorter than, the focal length of the lens.

Example: Focal length of the lens: 70 mm; reflector

focal length: 70 mm, 50 mm or shorter! Please refer to the mecablitz operating instructions for setting details!

(Pe): The power zoom reflector of the mecablitz automatically assumes the 35mm position, even though a lens with a different focal length is being used. "Auto-Zoom" is indicated on the mecablitz LC display.

•A non-AF lens, or a lens that does not transmit focal length data to the camera, is being used. Consequent- ly, the mecablitz automatically assumes the 35mm reflector position.

Remedy: Adjust the reflector position of the mecablitz manually to the focal length of the given lens (see mecablitz operating instructions).

NOTE: The flash ready indicator in the camera's view- finder may flash with reflector focal lengths that are longer than 35mm, but this is of no consequence for the subsequent exposure. In this instance please observe the correct exposure confirmation given by the mecablitz!

The mecablitz does not fire flashes

•The mecablitz has automatically switched itself off.

•After the mecablitz has been switched on and after automatic switch-off, tap the camera release button lightly without tripping the shutter to permit an adapti- on of the settings required for the picture shooting situation.

"ZE" appears in place of the zoom position on the mecablitz LC display

The mecablitz was unable to lock into a zoom position.

The batteries may be almost exhausted or the power is no longer sufficient to drive the mechanical operations.

Switch the mecablitz off and then on again and/or repla- ce the exhausted batteries.

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