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MECABLITZ 44 AF-4/4i N
Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi
Gebruiksaanwijzing Operating instruction
Manuale istruzioni Manual de instrucciones
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1. Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 4.9.3 Slow synchronisation / SLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Table 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 5. Flash unit and camera functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 2. Preparing the flash unit for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 5.1 Flash readiness indication . . . . . . . . .
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• Do not expose the flash unit or battery charger to dripping or splashing Foreword water (such as rain)! We congratulate you on purchasing this flash unit and thank you for your • Protect the flash unit from excessive heat and humidity! Do not store the confidence in Metz products. flash unit in the glove compartment of a car! It is only natural that you should want to use your flash unit straight away. • Never place material that is impervious to light in front of, or directly on, However, we
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It is impossible to describe in detail all camera types and their indivi- Dedicated flash functions dual dedicated flash functions within the framework of these instruc- Dedicated flash functions are flash functions that have been specifically tions. Therefore, please refer to the flash mode description in your adapted to a given camera system. The supported flash functions depend on camera’s operating instructions to find out which functions are sup- the type of the camera used. ported and wh
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Remove the batteries from the flash unit if it is not going to be used 2. Preparing the flash unit for use for an extended period of time. 2.1 Mounting the flash unit 2.2.2 Replacing batteries (Fig. 1) 2.1.1 Mounting the flash unit on the camera The batteries are exhausted if the recycling time (elapsing from the triggering Turn off the camera and the flash unit by their main switch! of a full-power flash, e.g. in the M mode, to the moment the flash ready indi- • Turn the knurled nut against
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2.4 Auto-OFF for the flash unit (Fig. 2) 3. Programmed Auto Flash Mode (Full Auto Mode) To save battery power and prevent inadvertent battery discharge, the flash In Programmed Auto Flash Mode the camera controls the aperture and shut- unit is factory-set to automatically switch-over to standby mode (Auto-OFF), ter speed, as well as the flash unit, automatically so that optimal results are while flash readiness and the LC display are simultaneously switched off, always assured in most photograph
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As soon as the above settings have been made you can start shooting flash Setting procedure for TTL flash mode pictures when flash readiness is indicated (see 5.1). • Mount the flash unit on the camera. • Switch on the flash unit and the camera. 4. Operating modes of the flash unit • Continue depressing the “Mode” key until “TTL” flashes on the LC display. 4.1 TTL flash mode (Fig. 3) • The setting becomes immediately effective. The LC display returns to its nor- The TTL flash mode is a very simp
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When using Group A cameras (see Table 1), the matrix-controlled TTL fill-in Different cameras from Group C in Table 1 support the “3D multi-sensor fill-in flash mode is set on the camera or is automatically activated (see operating flash”. instructions of the camera). In this instance there is no setting or display on Some cameras (e.g. F5, F80 and F100) do not support the 3D multi- the flash unit. sensor fill-in flash mode for SPOT exposure metering. This flash mode will then either be automa
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Setting procedure 4.2 D-TTL flash mode This flash mode is only possible in conjunction with digital Nikon SLR • Mount the flash unit on the camera. cameras of Group D (see Table 1). Digital SLR cameras do not support • Switch on the flash unit and the camera. the normal TTL flash mode of analog cameras. • Lightly touch the camera’s shutter release to induce a data exchange be- The D-TTL flash mode is an advanced variant of the normal TTL flash mode of tween the flash unit and the camera. analo
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of correction depends on the contrast prevailing between subject and back- 4.3.1 i-TTL BL flash mode ground! In this mode with i-TTL flash control (see above) the camera additionally takes into account data relating to the flash-to-subject distance. A dark subject in front of a bright background: Positive correction value. Light subject in front of a dark background: Negative correc- This flash mode is only possible in conjunction with “ D-AF Nikkor tion value. Correction value settings can
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The setting becomes immediately effective. After approx. 5 sec. the LC dis- Also refer to section 5.3 regarding correct exposure indication in the play returns to its normal state. camera’s viewfinder! If the camera is used with a CPU lens, then EV will flash alongside the aper- 4.6 Underexposure warning in TTL flash mode ture symbol on the flash unit’s LC display to indicate that a manual correction In certain modes (for example “P” and “A”), some Group C, D and E Nikon value has been set for
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Setting procedure for the manual flash mode M 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 sub- • Turn on the flash unit by its main switch. ject. Consequently, always turn the reflector at least to the 60° lock-in posi- • Continue depressing the “Mode” key until “M” flashes on the LC display. tion. The distance readings on the LC display will disappear. The flash-to- • The setting be
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Activating the REAR mode on the flash unit in conjunction with Group B cameras 4.9 Flash synchronisation • Mount the flash unit on the camera. 4.9.1 Normal synchronisation (Fig. 7) In normal synchronisation the flash unit is triggered at the beginning of the • Switch on the flash unit and the camera. exposure time (1st curtain synchronisation). Normal synchronisation is the • Lightly touch the camera’s shutter release to induce a data exchange be- standard mode on all cameras, and is suitable fo
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Shutter speeds slower than the flash sync speed can be set, depending upon 4.9.3 Slow synchronisation / SLOW the given camera model and the selected flash synchronisation (see also In certain operating modes, some cameras permit slow flash synchronisation 4.9.2 and 4.9.3). (“SLOW”) which will provide added prominence to the background at lower ambient light levels. This is achieved by matching the shutter speed to the Various digital cameras do not provide automatic flash sync speed ambient li
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only be displayed after the flash unit has received the corresponding data 5.4.4 Blanking out the maximum flash range display from the camera. The flash unit’s LC display does not indicate any distances when the reflector Auto Zoom, aperture and maximum flash range are only displayed in head is swivelled up or down out of its normal position! conjunction with Group B, C, D and E cameras (see Table 1) if these are 5.4.5 “FEE” error indication on the flash unit’s LC-display fitted with an AF len
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For TTL flash mode this means that 8,5 m should be the maximum distance to 5.4.7 Meter-Feet changeover (m - ft) the subject. However, to give the camera’s electronic system sufficient scope The maximum flash range indicated by the flash unit’s LC display can be for light output control the subject should be positioned somewhere between either in meter (m) or feet (ft). To change between the two, proceed in the fol- 40 % and 60 % of the calculated range. For the above example this means a lowing
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5.7.1 “Auto Zoom” 5.7.3 Manual zoom mode instead of “Auto Zoom” If the flash unit is operated with a Group B, C, D or E camera with CPU lens, When using Group B, C, D and E cameras with CPU lenses, the position of its zoom reflector position will be automatically adapted to the focal length of the zoom reflector can be manually changed, for instance to achieve specific the lens. When the flash unit is turned on, the LC display will indicate “Auto lighting effects (e.g. hot-spot, etc.). Repeated
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• Continue depressing the “Zoom” key until “OFF” flashes on the LC display. 5.7.4 Extended zoom mode The extended zoom mode (Ex) reduces the focal length setting of the flash • The setting becomes instantly effective. The LC display returns to its normal unit by one step as compared to the focal length of the camera lens! The state after approx. 5 sec. resulting wider light coverage inside rooms provides additional stray light The “Ex” symbol for the extended zoom mode will no longer be indicate
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5.9 Preflashes for red-eye reduction 5.10 AUTO FLASH / Triggering control Red eyes are always the result of a physical effect. It arises whenever a per- Some cameras prevent the triggering of a flash if the existing ambient light is son looks more or less straight into the camera , the ambient light is relatively sufficient for an exposure in normal mode. No flash will be fired when the dark, and the flash unit is mounted on or directly next to the camera. The camera’s shutter release is pressed
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6. Special remarks concerning the cameras 7. Optional extras No guarantee is given for malfunctions and damage to the flash unit The multitude of camera models and their features make it impossible to de- caused by the use of accessories from other manufacturers! tail all camera-specific capabilities, settings, displays, etc. For more details concerning the operation of a flash unit please refer to the corresponding • 20 mm wide-angle diffuser chapters in the operating instructions for the giv
