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7.1 Metz cordless auto remote operation
The Metz A remote operation can be used with system,standard, old
mechanical and medium-format cameras.
The only precondition is that all cameras feature a synch
contact/socket,and are equipped with a 301 Standard Foot or SCA
adapter.
Setting procedure for Metz A remote operation:
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Adjust the camera to manual mode as explained in the manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
• Set a shutter synch speed of 1/60th sec.or slower on the camera.
• Switch on the master flashgun (controller) attached to the camera with the
main switch .
• Adjust the operating mode selector toA.
• Press the Remote button on the mecablitz mounted on the camera.The
distance values on the LC display disappear.
• Select the controller address Co 1or Co 2 with the + button .
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Fit the 40 MZ-..slave units with an SCA 3080 Slave Adapter; switch on with the
main switch and adjust to TTL.The 40 MZ-.. slaves are now in slave mode.Sepa-
rate the50 MZ-5 slaves from the controller,and switch on with the main switch.
• Press the manual firing button on the controller attached to the camera,
and fire a test flash.
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The slave will respond with a delayed flash,thereby indica ting that it is ready for
operation.All slave units simultaneously acknowledge operating readiness when
several slaves are being jointly used.If you find that a slave unit does not res-
pond,this may indicate that the sensor on the slave did not receive a light pul-
se.Turn the flashgun in such a manner that the sensor can receive the light
pulse from the master flash (controller). Now fire another test flash. A
particularly short distance between master flash and slave can result in over-
modulation of the sensor.In this case widen the distance and repeat the test flash.
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7.1 Metz cordless auto remote operation
Proceed as described in ch.7 to check and change the slave address, and to
switch off automatic remote operation.To assess the overall lighting conditions,
press theML button for at least 2 seconds. This willl trigger a modelling light
(approx.4 seconds). All slaves (40 MZ-1(i) and MZ-3 with SCA 3080 M-1 adap-
ter) likewise emit a modelling light.