Special functions

Funzioni speciali

Funciones especiales

Fig. 17 / Figura 17 / Grabado 17

12.6Adapting the focal length to the camera format

This function enables the user to adapt the indicated zoom reflector position of the mecablitz to the camera format. Consequently, the focal length of lenses of medi- um-format cameras (4.5x6, 6x6, 6x7 and 6x9) or APS cameras can be matched to the value displayed on the mecablitz. For 35 mm (24x36) cameras, the Extended- Zoom function is additionally available.

The Extended-Zoom mode reduces the focal length of the mecablitz by one increment as compared to the focal length of the camera lens. This results in a wider illumi- nation and additional diffused light (reflections) in rooms, which, in turn, produces a softer flash illumination.

Example of Extended-Zoom mode:

The focal length of the camera lens is 50 mm. In the Extended-Zoom mode the mecablitz adjusts the reflector position to 35 mm.

Setting procedure to adapt the focal length to the camera format:

Depress the Select button repeatedly until „Auto Zoom“ appears on the display. Turn the setting disk to adapt the focal length to the given camera format:

Key to the displays:

Zoom without additional display = Setting for 35 mm format (= normal setting).

Auto Zoom with the following additional displays:

EExtended-Zoom mode (only for 35mm cameras) (Fig. 17)

ASP Adaptation to APS cameras

F1 Adaptation to medium format cameras: 4.5x6

F2 Adaptation to medium format cameras: 6x6, 6x7 or 6x9

Having selected the required setting, press the setting disk in the direction of the arrow for storage. The sel- ected setting is automatically stored after 5 seconds if the setting disk is not pressed. The setting is retained after the mecablitz has been switched off.

The symbol that appears on the LC display of the flash unit after storage indicates that one of the afore- listed focal length adaptations is set.

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Metz 54 MZ-3 operating instructions Adapting the focal length to the camera format, Key to the displays