User manual METZ MECABLITZ 58 AF-1 N DIGITAL

[. . . ] Il est possible d'adapter la valeur de la distance affichée à la distance au sujet en modifiant l'ouverture du diaphragme ou la puissance partielle. Voor de TTL-flitsfunctie is de instelling van de ISO-waarde op de flitser alleen voor het correct weergeven van de flitsreikwijdte vereist, niet echter voor het correct functioneren!5 Guide number indication when using lenses without CPU . 116 Table 3: Guide numbers at maximum light output (P 1) . [. . . ] Is activated, a symbol appears on the display above the two middle buttons. Press the , , Return" button repeatedly until the screen is reset to its normal state. If the , , Return" button is not pressed, the display is automatically reset to its normal state after about 5 seconds. To deactivate the Key-Lock function, press both middle buttons for about 3 seconds. The display is reset to its normal state when the Key-Lock function is deactivated. The zoom position of the main reflector can be adjusted for focal lengths of at least 24 mm (35 mm format). For lenses with focal lengths of 18 mm or more, the integrated wide-angle diffuser can be positioned over the main reflector . The following zoom positions are available: 24 mm - 28 mm - 35 mm - 50 mm - 70 mm - 85 mm - 105 mm (corresponding to 35 mm format) Automatic zoom adjustment The main reflector's automatic zoom adjustment is supported by cameras from Groups B, C, D and E when these are equipped with a CPU lens. Manual zoom adjustment When the flash unit is used with a camera from Group A or a lens without a CPU, the zoom position of the main reflector must be set manually. 3  f you use a zoom-lens and do not necessarily need the full guide number and maximum flash range of the flash unit you can leave the zoom reflector at the position for the shortest focal length of the zoom lens. This will provide full light coverage of the picture and eliminate the need to continually adjust it to the focal length of the lens. Example: You use a zoom lens with a focal length range of 35 mm to 105 mm. in this case , set the position of the main reflector to 35 mm!Manual adjustment of the zoom position with A-Zoom The zoom position of the main reflector can also be changed when the flash unit is used with a camera capable of data transmission, in order to achieve special lighting effects (such as hot-spot, etc. Touch the shutter release to begin a data transfer between the flash unit and the camera. With the wide angle diffuser , focal lengths of 18 mm or more can be illuminated (35 mm format). Pull the wide-angle diffuser out from the main reflector as far as it will go, and then release it. The distance readings and the zoom value are corrected to 18 mm on the display panel. To insert the wide-angle diffuser , turn it upwards 90° and push it all the way in. From the reflector head · When the main reflector is swivelled or tilted, the secondary reflector can also be activated in the Select Menu for frontal fill-in lighting of the subject (see 7. Using the secondary reflector is generally practical and feasible only for bounce flash with a swivelled or tilted main reflector . If the main reflector is not swivelled or tilted, the secondary reflector will not be activated for the shot. [. . . ] The flash parameters for ISO film speed and the aperture (f-stop) cannot be adjusted on the flash unit. There is an exchange of digital data between flash unit and camera through which the ISO and aperture (f) values are automatically adjusted on the flash unit. ISO and aperture are adjustable only when no digital data exchange is taking place, as for example with Group A cameras. 430 with Metz Power Pack P76 (special accessory) (at full light output) Recycling time (at full light output): * Approx. [. . . ]