User manual METZ 36 AF-4S

[. . . ] This unit is suitable for use with: · Olympus - Digital cameras with TTL flash control and flash socket system, as well as the compatible digital cameras from Panasonic and Leica. Never take flash shots of car, bus or train drivers, or of motorcycle and bicycle riders while they are in motion. A flash fired into the eyes of a person or animal at close range may damage the retina and lead to severe visual disorders, including blindness! Only use the approved power sources listed in the Operating Instructions! [. . . ] A dark background which absorbs a lot of light or a light background which is heavily reflective (e. Backlit shots) can cause the subject to be over or underexposed. To compensate for the above effect, the flash output can be adjusted manually with the correction value of the shot. The correction value is based on the contrast between the subject and the background. Hint: A dark subject in front of a light background = positive correction value. A light subject in front of a dark background = negative correction value. Exposure correction through alteration of the lens aperture is not possible, as the camera's automatic exposure views the altered aperture as the normal working one. Manual flash exposure correction in TTL flash modes can only take place if the camera supports this feature (see camera operating instructions). Don't forget to delete the TTL exposure correction on the camera after the shot. Manual partial light output Partial light output can be configured in manual operating mode M. configuration procedure · Press the "M" button on the flash unit until the LED illuminates the desired partial light output 1/1, 1/2, 1/8 or 1/64. Should a slave not respond, adjust the position of the slave so that the slave sensor can receive light from the master or controller flash unit. To avoid colour cast in your shots, the reflective surface should be colour-neutral or white. Modelling light is only possible if the function is integrated into the camera. modelling light (ML) uses a high frequency strobe light. It gives the impression of quasi continuous light for 3 seconds. Modelling light allows you to evaluate light distribution and shadow prior to the shot. When tilting the main reflector vertically, make sure that it is turned through an angle that is wide enough to prevent direct light from falling on the subject. For this reason the reflector should be tilted at least as far as the 60° lock-in position. Flash ranges do not appear on the display when the main reflector is turned!When the reflector head is tilted, the main reflector is moved to a position of greater/equal 70 mm in order to prevent the subject from being additionally illuminated by dispersed light. 2 Bounce flash with a reflector card The use of bounce flash with the integrated reflector card can bring out highlights in the eyes of human subjects: · Pull the reflector card together with the wide-angle diffuser from above out of the reflector head and forwards. [. . . ] The subject contains very bright or highly reflective areas. When taking close-ups, make sure to preserve specific minimum illumination ranges to avoid overexposure. The minimum distance from the subject should represent at least 10% of the maximum range. Guide numbers at ISO 100/21°, zoom 105 mm: In the metric system: 44 In the imperial system: 144 Flash modes: Standard TTL without measuring preflash, Manuel M, Remote slave mode Manual partial light output levels: P1/1; P1/2; P1/8; P1/64 Flash durations see table 2, page 150): Colour temperature: approx. [. . . ]