Metz MECABLITZ 44 AF-4 C, Operating Instruction

Page 1: ...MECABLITZ 44 AF 4 C Bedienungsanleitung Mode d emploi Gebruiksaanwijzing Operating instruction Manuale istruzioni Manual de instrucciones ...

Page 2: ...ronisation 66 4 6 3Slow synchronisation SLOW 66 4 6 4FP high speed synchronisaton 67 4 7 FE flash exposure storage 67 5 Flash unit and camera functions 68 5 1 Flash readiness indication 68 5 2 Automatic flash sync speed control 68 5 3 Displays in the camera s viewfinder 68 5 4 Information in the LC display 69 5 4 1Maximum flash range indication in TTL flash mode 69 5 4 2Maximum flash range indicat...

Page 3: ...ose batteries to excessive heat sunshine fire and the like Never throw exhausted batteries on to a fire Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from the flash unit Lye leaking out of spent batteries will damage the unit Never recharge dry cell batteries Do not expose the flash unit or battery charger to dripping or splashing water Protect the flash unit from excessive heat and humidity D...

Page 4: ... Mounting the flash unit on the camera Turn off the camera and the flash unit by their main switch Turn the knurled nut against the housing of the flash unit until the stop point is reached The locking pin in the adapter shoe is now fully retracted into the case Slide the foot of the flash unit completely into the camera s accessory shoe Turn the knurled nut against the camera body as far as possi...

Page 5: ... the flash unit Fig 2 To save battery power and prevent inadvertent battery discharge the flash unit is factory set to automatically switch over to standby mode Auto OFF while flash readiness and the LC display are simultaneously switched off approx 3 minutes after Switch on Firing a flash Actuating the shutter release Switching off the camera s exposure metering system After automatic switch off ...

Page 6: ...that all factors influencing correct exposure of the film filters change of aperture and focal length with zoom lenses extensions for close ups etc are auto matically taken into account You need not worry about the flash the ca mera s electronic system automatically determines the correct amount of flash light required For the maximim flash range please observe the distance given in the LC display...

Page 7: ...rences in contrast such as a dark subject in snow make it necessary to correct the exposure setting see 4 2 4 1 2 Automatic TTL E TTL fill in flash in daylight Fig 5 and 6 Most camera models automatically activate the fill in flash mode see the camera s operating instructions when in Green Full Auto Mode program P or Programmed Image Control Mode in daylight see the camera s operating instructions...

Page 8: ...e is flashing the Zoom or Mode keys permit to delete the correction value by setting it to 0 0 The setting becomes immediately effective and after approx 5 seconds the LC display is switched back to its normal state Correction value setting on the camera With various cameras e g PowerShot G1 G2 G3 and Pro 90IS the manual correction value for flash exposure must always be set on the camera This set...

Page 9: ...ubject and the background For this situation the reflector is turned in such a manner that the flash is bounced off a suitable reflective surface e g ceiling or wall of the room The reflector can be turned verticall up to 90 Press the pushbutton to un lock and turn the reflector head downward When turning the reflector vertically it is essential to ensure that it is moved by a sufficiently wide an...

Page 10: ... REAR function can neither be selected nor adjusted on the flash unit if FP high speed synchronisation HSS is activated To be able to select the REAR function you must deactivate the high speed synchro nisation see 4 6 4 Switching on the REAR mode Continue depressing the Select key combination Mode key Zoom key until REAR appears on the LC display Continue depressing the Zoom key until ON flashes ...

Page 11: ...ace between the flash unit and the camera For this purpose the camera s shutter release must be held lightly depressed for a few seconds after the flash unit and camera have been switched on For system inherent reasons the high speed synchronisation HSS flash mode does not permit any reflector attachments such as diffusers boun cers colour filters a s o to be used as this will result in faulty exp...

Page 12: ...speed control Depending upon the camera model and camera mode the shutter speed is changed to camera 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 Various cameras have a sync speed range e g 1 30th sec to 1 125th sec see the camera s oper...

Page 13: ...of the flash unit The subject should be within approx 40 and 70 of the indi cated value This gives the electronic circuit sufficient scope for compensa tion To avoid overexposure the minimum flash to subject distance should not be less than 10 of the indicated value Adaptation to the given photogra phic situation is possible by changing the aperture setting on the lens Example The display indicate...

Page 14: ...splay of the flash unit indicates M Zoom for manual zoom setting and the current zoom position mm The setting becomes instantly effective The display is switched back to its normal state after approx 5 sec If manual adjustment of the zoom reflector results in a setting in which the shot will not be fully illuminated right out to the image corners then the reflector position indicated on the displa...

Page 15: ...uring beam is activated by the camera electronics when the ambient lighting conditions are insufficient for automatic focusing The AF beam projects a striped pattern on to the subject and the camera uses this pattern to focus auto matically The AF beam has a range of approx 6 m to 9 m with a 50 mm f 1 7 standard lens Parallax error between lens and AF red light emitter limits the close up range of...

Page 16: ... guarantee is given for malfunctions and damage to the flash unit caused by the use of accessories from other manufacturers Please refer to chapters 4 1 1 and 4 6 4 for the use of reflector attachments 24mm wide angle diffuser Item No 000044217 For full illumination in conjunction with lenses of 24 mm and up The range is reduced by the factor 1 4 due to the corresponding loss of light Colour filte...

Page 17: ...rations Approx 1 200th to 1 20 000th sec in TTL mode In M mode approx 1 200th sec at full light output In MLo mode approx 1 5 000th sec Colour temperature approx 5600 K Film speed ISO 6 to ISO 6400 Synchronisation Low voltage ignition Number of flashes approx 85 with NiCad batteries 600 mAh approx 205 with NiMH batteries 1600 mAh approx 240 with high capacity alkaline manganese batteries approx 37...

Page 18: ...ts should they exist in your country Please return only fully discharged batteries Normally batteries are fully discharged if The device they powered switches itself off and indicates Spent Batteries They no longer function properly after prolonged use To ensure short circuit safety please cover the battery poles with adhesive tape ...

Page 19: ...números guía para potencias parciales de luz MLo en el sistema de pies Números guía ft Números guía m x 3 3 no válido para sincronización de velocidad ráp FP o HSS con mecablitz 44 AF 4C ISO Zoom 28 35 50 70 85 105 6 9 2 2 2 4 2 9 3 2 3 6 3 7 8 10 2 5 2 7 3 3 3 7 4 1 4 3 10 11 2 8 3 1 3 7 4 2 4 6 4 8 12 12 3 1 3 4 4 1 4 6 5 0 5 3 16 13 3 6 3 9 4 7 5 3 5 8 6 1 20 14 4 0 4 3 5 3 5 9 6 5 6 8 25 15 4 ...

Page 20: ...600 33 104 112 136 152 168 176 2000 34 116 125 152 170 188 197 2500 35 130 140 170 190 210 220 3200 36 147 158 192 215 238 249 4000 37 164 177 215 240 266 278 5000 38 184 198 240 269 297 311 6400 39 208 224 272 304 336 352 Leitzahlentabelle für TTL und volle Lichtleistung M im Meter System Leitzahl ft Leitzahl m x 3 3 Tableau des nombres guides pour TTL et pleine puissance M en mètres nombre guide...

Page 21: ...litsaparaat aanduiding Manual firing button and flash ready indicator Pulsante test emissione manuale del lampo e indicazione di pronto lampo Tecla de disparo manual e indicación de disposición de disparo A M TTL o k REAR LoPDE HSS P ISO EV M Zoom Auto Zoom Ex mm ft m 44 AF 3C AF Messblitz Illuminateur AF AF meetflits AF measuring beam Illuminatore di assistenza AF Destello de medición AF Rändelmu...

Page 22: ...pour réflecteur Ontgrendelingsknop Hoofdreflector Unlocking button for the main reflector Pulsante di sblocco della parabola principale Botón de desbloqueo del reflector principal Hauptschalter Interrupteur général Hoofdschakelaar Main switch Interruttore principale Interruptor principal Zoom Displaybeleuchtung Eclairage de l écran Diaplayverlichting Display lighting Tasto di illuminazione del dis...

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Page 25: ...en niet aanraken In uitzonderlijke gevallen kan aanra ken leiden ń Note Within the framework of the CE ap proval symbol correct exposure was evaluated in the course of the electro magnetic compatibility test Do not touch the contacts In exceptional cases the unit can be damaged if these contacts are touched ķ Avvertenza Nell ambito delle prove EMV per il segno CE è stata valutata la corretta espos...

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