User manual METZ MECABLITZ 36 AF-3 C

[. . . ] Welcome to the large family of Metz customers!We congratulate you on purchasing this flash unit and thank you for your confidence in our products. It is only natural that you should want to use your flash unit straight away. However, we recommend that you study these Operating Instructions beforehand to be able to fully exploit and utilize all the capabilities offered. [. . . ] F/8 instead of f/11) or the distance to the subject or the reflecting sur- When bouncing the flash) must be shortened. please refer to the maximum flash range indicated on the aperture calculator of the mecablitz 36AF-3C/M/N. Only mecablitz 36 AF-3 M: Following correct exposure the mecablitz transmits a signal to the camera with the result that correct exposure is additionally indicated in the viewfinder of some cameras (see operating instructions for the given camera).  The actual display in the camera viewfinder can deviate from the subsequent description or some symbols are only possible with certain camera models (see operating instructions for the given camera). Flash symbol lights up: mecablitz is ready for operation. Some cameras have a warning function in the viewfinder to indicate incorrect exposure. For instance, if the f-number or shutter speed or both of them flash in the viewfinder, then this will indicate either under- or overexposure. The reasons for incorrect exposure can vary in the different exposure and automatic programmes. Flash symbol lights up (Flash readiness indication): Display is permanently illuminated or flashes slowly to indicate that the mecablitz is ready for firing. Flash symbol flashes (Correct exposure indication): Display flashes rapidly after shooting to confirm correct exposure. Green flash symbol illuminated: User is requested to use or switch on the flash unit. â· Red flash symbol illuminated: Flash unit is ready for firing. 5 Zoom reflector The zoom reflector of the mecablitz has four zoom positions for optimal light coverage and adaptation of the guide number to the focal length of the lens. 28 mm Wide-angle illumination for focal lengths as of 28 mm 35 mm Wide-angle illumination for focal lengths as of 35 mm 50 mm Normal illumination for focal lengths as of 50 mm 85 mm Telelens illumination for focal lengths as of 85 mm The zoom reflector can be swivelled upwards into four locking positions (e. 6 AF measuring beam The AF measuring beam is activated by the camera electronics when the ambient lighting conditions are insufficient for automatic focusing. The AF beam emitter then projects a striped pattern on to the subject, and the camera uses this pattern to focus automatically. Low-speed zoom lenses may significantly reduce the distance range of the AF measuring beam. the striped pattern of the AF measuring beam only supports the camera's central AF sensor. When using cameras with several AF metering areas we therefore recommend to activate the camera's central AF metering zone. Some cameras may only activate the AF illuminator integrated in the camera. The TTL flash mode is a very simple way to achieve excellent flash shots. In this mode exposure readings are taken by a sensor built into the camera which measures the light reaching the film through the camera lens (TTL). [. . . ] ) or when shooting moving objects that 86 Second-curtain synchronisation gives a more realistic impression of movement because the light streaks behind the light source instead of building up in front of it, as is the case when the flash is synchronised with the 1st shutter curtain!Depending on its operating mode, the camera uses shutter speeds slower than its sync speed. Is only possible with cameras fea The REAR function The corresponding setting is made turing this facility. 3 Slow synchronisation / SLOW In certain operating modes, some cameras permit slow flash synchronisation (SLOW) which will provide added prominence to the background at lower ambient light levels. [. . . ]