User manual METZ MECABLITZ 44 AF-4 MINOLTA

[. . . ] Si le mecablitz est utilisé avec un appareil photo qui transmet au flash la valeur de la distance focale de l'objectif, la tête zoom motorisée s'adapte automatiquement à cette distance focale. 1 Manual flash mode M with full light output . 2 Manual flash mode MLo with partial light output . 66 Guide number table for TTL and full light output M in the imperial system . [. . . ] press the pushbutton to unlock and turn the reflector head. When turning the reflector vertically, it is essential to ensure that it is moved by a sufficiently wide angle so that direct light can no longer fall on the subject. Consequently, always turn the reflector at least to the 60° lock-in position. the distance readings on the LC display will disappear. The flash-tosubject distance via the ceiling or wall is an unknown magnitude. Some cameras automatically activate SLOW synchronisation in connection with certain camera programs (e. No settings are made on the mecablitz nor is there any display for this mode. Shutter speeds slower than the flash sync speed can be set, depending upon the given camera model and the selected flash synchronisation (see also 4. There is no automatic flash sync speed control with the digital cameras Dimage 5, 7 and 7i. These cameras permit flash shots to be taken at all shutter speeds. Should not be used for shooting situations where full light output of the mecablitz is required. Symbols in viewfinder: Meaning: Flash readiness indication: Flash symbol lights constantly or flashes slowly: The mecablitz is ready for firing. A flash is fired when the camera's shutter release is pressed. Correct exposure confirmation: Symbol flashes rapidly after shooting: The picture was correctly exposed. Symbol flashes: The existing shooting situation requires the use of flash. The symbols indicated in your camera's viewfinder may deviate from  those given in the above table, since some symbols are only possible on specific cameras. For more details regarding viewfinder information please refer to the operating instructions of your camera. 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. If a picture is shot before flash readiness is signalled in the camera's viewfinder, then the flash unit will not be triggered so that the exposure may be incorrect if the camera has changed over to flash sync speed in the meantime (see 5. Depending upon the camera model and camera mode, the shutter speed is changed to flash sync speed when flash readiness is reached (see camera's operating instructions). Shutter speeds faster than the camera sync speed cannot be adjusted or they are automatically changed to the camera's sync speed. The actual sync speed set by the camera depends upon the camera mode, the ambient light and the focal length of the lens used. [. . . ] Check the camera settings and find out if the flash unit's foot is correctly mounted in the camera's accessory shoe. The flash unit must operate properly when it is switched on again. Contact your local dealer should this not be the case. No guarantee is given for malfunctions and damage to the mecablitz caused by the use of accessories from other manufacturers! [. . . ]