User manual METZ MECABLITZ 36 AF-5

[. . . ] This flash unit is only suitable for the following camera brands: · 36 AF-4 C only for Canon EOS/Power shot cameras · 36 AF-4 N only for Nikon TTL and iTTL-cameras · 36 AF-4 O only for Olympus digital cameras with TTL flash control and flash socket system, as well as compatible digital cameras from Panasonic and Leica. ⷠ36 AF-4 P only for analogue and digital Pentax cameras with TTL or PTTL control and flash socket system, as well as compatible digital cameras from Samsung. 36 AF-4 S only for digital Sony alpha ­ reflex cameras with TTL-, TTL- pre-flash function and ADI metering as well as analogue and digital Konica ­ Minolta Dynax / Dimage cameras. 75 Switching the flash unit on and off . [. . . ] The actual sync speed used by the camera depends The flash unit should always be turned off using the main switch if it is not going to be used for an extended period. 1 Flash readiness indication The flash readiness symbol lights up on the mecablitz when the flash capacitor is charged, thereby indicating that flashes can be fired for the next shot. Shutter speeds that are slower than the flash sync speed can be used, depending on the operating mode selected on the camera. " correct exposure confirmation briefly lights up on the mecablitz when the shot was correctly exposed in TTL flash mode. " is not indicated after an exposure, then this means that the shot was underexposed. The shot will then have to be repeated with the next smaller f-number (e. F/8 instead of f/11) or the distance to the subject or the reflecting surface (e. When bouncing the flash) must be shortened. 4 Displays in the camera viewfinder  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. The electronic control circuit within the camera transmits a stop signal to the mecablitz as soon as the film has been exposed by the correct amount of light, thereby instantly interrupting the flash. The advantage of this flash mode is that all factors influencing correct exposure of the film (filters, change of aperture and focal length with zoom lenses, extensions for close-ups, etc. You need not worry about setting the flash, the camera's electronic system automatically determines the correct amount of flash light required. Her limits regarding maximum film speed are applicable to the given camera when in TTL mode (refer to the camera's operating instructions). Fill-in flash overcomes troublesome dense shadows and produces a more balanced exposure between subject and The camera's computercontrolled metering system sets the most suitable combination of shutter speed, working aperture and flash output. Lightly touch the camera's shutter release for data exchange between flash unit and camera. ⷠThe E-TTL flash mode is automatically activated when the camera supports this mode. This is supported by the flash unit in the E-TTL flash mode. FE flash exposure storage in E-TTL mode permits the amount of light required for the subsequent shot to be determined and stored prior to exposure. This can be expedient when flash exposure has to be adapted to specific details that may not necessarily be identical with the main subject. Focus the camera's AF sensor metering area on the zone whose flash exposure is to be predetermined. [. . . ] Second-curtain synchronisation is particularly advantageous when using slow shutter speeds (slower than 1/30 sec. ) or when shooting moving objects that have their own source of light. 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. [. . . ]