User manual METZ MECABLITZ 20 C_2

[. . . ] 1Manual flash mode with a given aperture . 2Manual flash mode with a given distance . 3Manual flash mode with guide number calculation . Never take flash shots of car, bus or train drivers, or of motorcycle and bicycle riders, whilst they are travelling. [. . . ] Replace all batteries at a time and make sure that the batteries are of the same brand and type and have the same capacity!1 Flash readiness indication The flash readiness symbol lights up on the flash when the flash capacitor is charged, theready indicating that flashes can be fired for the next shot. If a picture is shot before flash readiness is signalled then the flash unit will not be triggered. " is not indicated after an exposure, then this means that the picture was underexposed. The shot will then have to be repeated: Set the next smaller f-number (e. F/5, 6 instead of f/2, 8) on the flash and the camera, or reduce the distance to the subject or the reflecting surface (e. Flash can be fired with the manual firing button on the flash. " correct exposure confirmation briefly lights up on the flash when the picture was correctly exposed in the auto flash mode. On the flash can be used in the auto flash mode to establish prior to shooting whether or not the flash will be sufficient for the selected auto working aperture. When firing a test flash point the flash unit in the same direction as for the subsequent shot. Select on the camera the "Manual Mode M" with aperture and shutter speed priority or the automatic "Aperture Priority Mode" ("A" or "Av") (see operating instructions for the given camera). When in "Manual Mode M" set the flash sync speed on the camera (e. In the "Aperture Priority Mode" ensure that the camera does not select a shutter speed faster than its flash sync speed!Should this be the case, set on the lens a higher f-number (= smaller aperture opening)!When in automatic flash mode the sensor integrated in the flash measures the light reflected from the subject. The flash unit automatically cuts off the flash as soon as the amount of light required for correct exposure has been reached. In this manner the aperture does not have to be recalculated and reset when the distance changes, provided that the subject remains within the auto flash range indicated on the aperture calculator. The sensor must be pointing at the subject irrespective of the reflector setting. It only measures the light during the firing of flashes by the flash. Two colour-coded auto working apertures (green ­ red) are available, depending on the given ISO film speed. The auto working aperture is selected with the main switch (green red) on the flash and depends on the camerato-subject distance. On the aperture calculator at the rear of the flash unit, you can read off the f-stop at the right, the ISO sensitivity at the left, and, above, 6 m A minimum distance to the subject should be maintained to avoid overexposure. [. . . ] For this reason it is necessary to switch on the flash for approx. The batteries must supply sufficient power for flash readiness to be indicated within 1 minute after the flash was switched on. 5500 K Film speed: ISO 25 to ISO 400 Auto apertures: f/2, 8 - f/5, 6 with ISO 100 Synchronisation: Low-voltage ignition Number of flashes (at full light output): approx.  Metz does not accept any liability for Faulty functions or damage to the flash caused by the use of accessories from other manufacturers! [. . . ]