User manual METZ MECABLITZ 28 AF-4 M

[. . . ] ⷠSpent batteries should be immediately removed. Chemicals leaking out of spent batteries will damage the flashgun. Dry-cell and rechargeable batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, for instance sunshine, fire and the like!Protect the flashgun against excessive heat and high humidity levels! [. . . ] The orange flash ready light illuminates when flash readiness is reached. press the 0 switch to turn off the flashgun. The green and orange lights are instantly switched off. No flash will be fired for the next shot if the mecablitz remains in this state on the camera. 26 Setting the film speed on the mecablitz: Adjust the speed of the film loaded in the camera on the back of the flashgun by selecting the required value in the , , ISO Window" with the aperture slide. The mecablitz transmits different signals and messages to the camera when it is connected to the camera and is switched on. 1 Flash-ready indication The orange light on the mecablitz illuminates when the flash capacitor is fully primed, thereby indicating flash readiness. This means that flash can be used for the next exposure. the flash readiness signal is transmitted to the camera where it is indicated by a corresponding display in the camera's viewfinder. On some cameras (depending on the model) the shutter is automatically changed to flash sync speed when flash readiness is reached. The flash will not be fired if the shutter is released before the flash ready light illuminates with the result that the exposure may be incorrect if the camera control circuit has already changed over to flash sync speed. 2 Automatic flash sync speed control Most system cameras automatically change to flash sync speed when flash readiness is reached. The flash sync shutter speeds may vary between 1/30th and 1/300th second, depending on the camera model. 3) The green correct exposure light briefly illuminates when flash exposure was correct. 4 Information displayed in the camera's viewfinder Camera models 8000i 1)/ 7000i 1)/ 700si 2) 9xi 2)/ 7xi 2)/ 5xi 2) Displays in viewer permanently illuminated Meaning The flashgun will be triggeres as soon as the release is pressed. Permanently illumina- The flashgun ist primed and ted2) or blinks slowly 1) ready for firing. Blinks 2) blinks rapidly 1) 28 The light output was sufficient for correct exposure. The mecablitz receives its information exclusively from the connected TTL-controlled camera. exposure measurement in TTL mode (TTL = throughthe-lens) is completed by the camera's sensor. This sensor measures the light reaching the film through the camera lens. An electronic control circuit within the camera transmits a stop signal to the flashgun as soon as the film has been exposed by the correct amount of light; the flash is then instantly cut out. The advantage of the TTL mode is that all factors influencing the exposure of the film (such as filters, change of aperture or variable aperture zooms) are taken into account. [. . . ] For this purpose the reflector can be turned up vertically (up to 80°) so that the flash is , , bounced" back from a reflecting surface (e. White, and it must not be structured as this could cast shadows. PLEASE NOTE: Ensure that the reflector is tilted upwards at a sufficiently large angle so that no direct light from the reflector can fall upon the subject. Fill-in flash in daylight will soften harsh shadows and diminish the contrast, thereby producing a more balanced exposure when shooting against the light. [. . . ]