7. Metz cordless TTL remote operation

TTL remote operation

7. Metz cordless TTL remote operation

Controller

50 MZ-5

Controller adj. to TTL

SCA 300 D

only with

SCA 312/2AF SCA 332/2AF SCA 333/2AF SCA 346/2AF SCA 356 SCA 374/2AF SCA 381/2AF

SCA 3_ _

50 MZ-5

Controller adj. to TTL

SCA 3_ _ _

40MZ-1(i) 40 MZ-2

40MZ-3(i) auf TTL

SCA 300 D

only with

SCA 312/2AF SCA 332/2AF SCA 333/2AF SCA 346/2AF SCA 356 SCA 374/2AF SCA 381/2AF

SCA 3_ _

40MZ-1(i) 40 MZ-2

40MZ-3(i) auf TTL

SCA 3_ _ _

1

4

3

2

5

Fig. 17: Settings for TTL remote operation

Setting procedure for Metz TTL remote operation:

Adjust the camera to TTL mode, as explained in the manufacturer’s Operating Instructions.

1 Switch on the flashgun mounted on the camera with the main switch . 2 Set the operating mode selector to TTL.

 

 

 

50 MZ-5

 

40 MZ-1(i)

Slave

 

 

Slave

 

40 MZ-2

 

 

 

 

40 MZ-3(i)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

adj to TTL

 

 

 

 

 

SCA 3080

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here, „remote operation“ means cordless firing of additional (slave) flash-

￿guns. The master flashgun (controller) mounted on the camera controls the additional flash units (slaves) in such a manner that automatic exposure control in TTL mode is extended to all slaves.

The Metz TTL remote operation permits joint cordless TTL flash control of several 40 MZ-.. and 50 MZ-5 flash units. For this purpose all slaves must be fitted with an SCA 3080 Slave Adapter which is available as an optional extra. The slaves can be mounted on the stand supplied with the SCA 3080 or on a tripod.

3 Press the Remote button on the flashgun mounted on the camera. 4 Use the „+“ button to select the controller address Co 1 or Co 2.

Fit each slave with an SCA 3080 Slave Adapter, switch on with the main switch , and set the operating mode selector to TTL: The slaves are now in slave mode.

5 Press the manual firing button

on the flashgun mounted on the camera and

fire a test flash.

 

The slave unit responds with a delayed flash, thus confirming that it is ready for operation. If several slaves are used at the same time, all will react simul- taneously. The LC display indicates SL 1 or SL 2, depending on the controller

address selected (Fig. 17). If, after a test flash has been fired, proper function is not confirmed by one of the slave units in the form of a delayed flash, then

the sensor

in the SCA adapter has not received any light pulse. Should this

be the case, rotate the rotary base

of the flash unit so that the sensor

can receive a light pulse, and repeat step 5.

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Pentax 40 MZ-3i Metz cordless TTL remote operation, Controller, Setting procedure for Metz TTL remote operation