Metz 54 MZ-3 Manual flash mode Modo flash Manaule, Setting partial light output

Manual flash mode

Modo flash Manaule

Funcionamiento manual

mecablitz will automatically adjust itself in conformity with the data transmitted by the camera.

☞If the mecablitz is used on a camera that trans- mits data to the mecablitz, it can happen that the ISO film speed will not be displayed (depends on the camera type); see the operating instructions for the SCA adapter. If the mecablitz is being operated with a camera that transmits data to the flash unit, it is impossible to change the values for ISO film speed and aperture! In this event continue changing the f-number on the camera until the required distance is indica- ted on the LC display of the mecablitz.

Manual flash mode with the SCA 3xx adapter or the SCA 301 standard foot:

In this case the corresponding ISO film speed, zoom reflector position and aperture parameters must be manually set on the mecablitz. This is indispensable for correct flash exposure because the mecablitz calculates and displays the flash-to-subject distance required for a correct exposure on the basis of these data.

Setting partial light output:

Partial light output can be set on the mecablitz if you wish to change the distance range given for correct flash exposure in order to adapt it to the existing picture-shoo- ting situation:

•Continue turning the setting disk until the arrow sym- bol appears next to P on the display.

•Push the setting disk in the direction of the arrow. The arrow symbol starts flashing.

•Turn the setting disk to set the required partial light output level. Press the setting disk in the direction of the arrow for storage. The selected partial light output will be automatically stored after approx. 5 seconds if the setting disk is not pressed. After storage the arrow symbol stops flashing.

Another possibility to modify the distance range for adaptation to the individual picture shooting situation is to change the aperture on the camera. You must, howe- ver, take into account that a change of the camera’s aperture also influences the picture’s depth-of-field.

Deleting the set partial light output:

•Turn the setting disk until the arrow symbol appears next to P on the display.

•Push the setting disk in the direction of the arrow. The arrow symbol starts flashing.

•Turn the setting disk to select partial light output P 1/1.

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