Metz 54 MZ-3 Preparing the flash unit for use, Mounting the flash unit on the camera

Preparing the flash unit

Preparazione del flash all‘uso

La preparación del flash

Fig. 1 / Figura 1 / Grabado 1

2. Preparing the flash unit for use

2.1Mounting the flash unit on the camera

☞Before mounting or removing the flash unit, switch off both the camera and the flash unit!

The mecablitz can only be mounted on the camera with the SCA 301 standard foot or an SCA 3xx/SCA 3xx2 adapter (optional extra).

As standard, the mecablitz is fitted with the SCA 301 foot for simple flash synchronisation. The shutter speed must be the same or slower than the X synch speed. The „Set“ version is supplied with the corresponding SCA adapter in place of the SCA 301 standard foot.

Mounting the standard foot or SCA adapter:

☞Be sure to switch off the mecablitz by its main switch prior to mounting or removing the stan- dard foot or SCA adapter.

•Hold the cover plate (only when using the SCA 3xx2 adapter) in the middle and withdraw.

•Push the SCA adapter or the SCA 301 standard foot all the way in.

Removing the standard foot or SCA adapter:

•Turn off the mecablitz with its main switch.

•Open the battery compartment of the mecablitz.

•Press the coloured unlocking knob (Fig. 1) and simulta- neously withdraw the SCA adapter or standard foot.

Mounting the mecablitz:

Insert the mecablitz in the camera’s accessory shoe and lock into position with the locking screw.

2.2 Power supply

2.2.1 Suitable batteries

The mecablitz can be operated with any of the following batteries:

•4 NiCad batteries, type IEC KR 15/51

They permit fast recycling and are economical in use because they are rechargeable.

•4 nickel-metal-hydride batteries.

Significantly higher capacity than NiCad batteries and less harmful to the environment (no cadmium).

•4 alkaline-manganese batteries, type IEC LR6. Maintenance-free power source for moderate power requirements.

•Power Pack P 40 (optional accessory in preparation) Offers microprocessor-controlled battery monitoring and charge level indication (with discharge function).

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