User manual METZ MECABLITZ 40 MZ-1I

[. . . ] MECABLITZ 40 MZ-1i Operating Instructions Contents Foreword . . 7 Loading and replacing the batteries . . 9 Mounting the mecablitz on the camera . . 10 Switching the mecablitz on and off . [. . . ] If an SCA 3000 adapter is used, some cameras automatically transmit the f-number. Should this be the case, the aperture on the camera must be changed until the required f-number appears on the LC display of the flashgun. 5 Press the P button , and then use the + or - button to continuously change the partial light output level until the required distance appears on the LC display. * must additionally be set on some cameras 32 33 10. 18: Stroboscopic mode In this mode several flash exposures are made on the same frame. This is particularly interesting for motion studies and for special effects (Fig. In stroboscopic mode, several flashes are fired at a certain flash frequency. Consequently, this function is only possible with a partial light output level of 1/4 max. For a stroboscopic exposure it is possible to select a flash frequency of 1. . . 30 Hz in 1 Hz increments, and a number of flashes of 2. . . 20 in single increments. The maximum possible partial light output level in stroboscopic mode is automatically adjusted (see Technical Data, Table 5). The partial light output level can be adjusted manually to the minimal value of 1/256 to achieve short flash durations. The LC display indicates the distance applicable to the adjusted parameters. The displayed distance value can be adjusted to the actual shooting distance by varying the f-stop or the partial light output level. The aperture adjusted on the flashgun must be transferred to the camera. The distance range can be increased by loading a high-speed film. 19: Settings for stroboscopic mode 5 3 Setting procedure for stroboscopic mode: · Adjust the camera to manual mode, as explained in the manufacturer's Operating Instructions, and select the matching shutter speed (see Technical Data, Table 5). 1 Switch on the flashgun with the main switch . · If the film speed has not yet been set on the mecablitz: - Adjust the operating mode selector to A. - Press the ISO button and set the film speed with the , , +" or , , -" button 2 Adjust the operating mode selector to . · *Press the Zoom button and use the , , +" or , , -" button to set the zoom value selected on the camera lens. 3 Press the button N (double function of the ISO button). 4 Enter the desired number of flashes N with the , , +" or , , -" button . [. . . ] 0009307) for remote off-camera flash control, or for use of the camera bracket with SCA 300 adapter. 60 61 18. Troubleshooting hints No display in "ON" switch position. Brief movement of the "ON" switch in the direction of "OFF" without overcoming the click stop enables the unit to change over to stand-by mode (display off) even though the switch is still in "ON" position. Remedy: The unit is switched on again by normal actuation of the switch to the OFF setting, followed by "ON", or simply by pressing the "PLUS" key. 18. Troubleshooting hints Battery warning indicator A flashing battery warning display indicates that the batteries are exhausted*. [. . . ]