Automatic flash mode

Modo flash Auto

Funcionamiento Automático

Sensor/Sensore/Sensor

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4. Automatic flash mode

In the auto flash mode a sensor (Fig. 5) built into the mecablitz measures the light reflected off the subject. The flash is cut off as soon as sufficient light has been emitted for correct exposure. This eliminates the need to recalculate and reset the aperture each time the distance is changed, provided that the subject remains within the indicated maximum flash range.

The sensor of the mecablitz must be directed at the sub- ject, regardless of the direction in which the main reflec- tor is pointing. The sensor has a coverage of 25°, and only measures during light emission by the mecablitz.

The „ok“ display on the mecablitz lights up for approx. 3 sec. when flash exposure was correct.

The automatic flash mode is possible with an SCA adap- ter and with the SCA 301 standard foot.

Some cameras will not support the mecablitz in automatic flash mode when an SCA adapter is used (see operating instructions for the given camera and SCA adapter). In this case the mecablitz should be fitted with the SCA 301 standard foot.

Setting procedure for automatic flash mode:

Equip the mecablitz with an SCA adapter or the SCA 301 standard foot and mount on the camera.

Adjust the camera as described in its operating manual.

1 Switch on the mecablitz with the main switch.

2 Depress the Mode button repeatedly until A flashes on the display. Push the setting disk in the direction of the arrow for storage. The selected operating mode will be automatically stored after approx. 5 seconds if the set- ting disk is not pressed. The A icon will stop flashing and remain permanent after storage.

If the mecablitz is used with an SCA 3xx2 adapter and a camera that automatically transmits the data for ISO film speed, zoom reflector position and aperture, then no further settings are required. The mecablitz will automatically adjust itself in conformity with the trans- mitted camera data.

When the mecablitz is operated with a camera that transmits data to the mecablitz, it can hap- pen that the ISO film speed will not be displayed (depends on the camera type); see operating instructions for the SCA adapter. It may then be impossible to change the ISO film speed and aperture setting!

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Metz 54 MZ-3 Automatic flash mode Modo flash Auto, Sensor/Sensore/Sensor, Setting procedure for automatic flash mode