User manual METZ MECABLITZ 36 AF-4 N DIGITAL

[. . . ] We congratulate you on purchasing this flash unit and thank you for your confidence in our products. It is only natural that you should want to use your flash unit straight away. However, we recommend that you study these Operating Instructions beforehand to be able to fully exploit and utilize all the capabilities offered. 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. [. . . ] Green flash symbol illuminated: User is requested to use or switch on the flash unit. ⷠRed flash symbol illuminated: Flash unit is ready for firing. ⷠRed flash symbol remains illuminated after shooting or is briefly switched off: The shot was correctly exposed. ⷠA red arrow symbol blinks after shooting: The shot was underexposed. Flash symbol flashes: Prompt indicating that the flash unit is to be switched on and used or that the flash unit is not flash ready (on some cameras). ⷠFlash symbol is illuminated: The flash unit is flash-ready (on some cameras). Flash units: The camera suppresses flash execution when the ambient light is too bright. Or in the case of a flash-ready flash unit: The camera suppresses flash execution when the ambient light is too bright.  For information applicable to the displays in the viewfinder of your camera model, refer to the 5 Zoom reflector The zoom reflector of the mecablitz has four zoom positions for optimal light coverage and adaptation of the guide number to the focal length of the lens. 28 mm Wide-angle illumination for focal lengths as of 28 mm 35 mm Wide-angle illumination for focal lengths as of 35 mm 50 mm Normal illumination for focal lengths as of 50 mm 85 mm Telelens illumination for focal lengths as of 85 mm The zoom reflector can be swivelled upwards into four locking positions (e. Nics when the ambient lighting conditions are insufficient for automatic focusing. The AF beam emitter then projects a striped pattern on to the subject, and the camera uses this pattern to focus automatically. Low-speed zoom lenses may significantly reduce the distance range of the AF measuring beam. the striped pattern of the AF measuring beam only supports the camera's central AF sensor. When using cameras with several AF metering areas we therefore recommend to activate the camera's central AF metering zone. Some cameras may only activate the AF illuminator integrated in the camera. The TTL flash mode is a very simple way to achieve excellent flash shots. In this mode exposure readings are taken by a sensor built into the camera which measures the light reaching the film through the camera lens (TTL). 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). [. . . ] Depending upon the given mode, the camera is changed over to flash sync speed, the customary one being between 1/30th sec. No settings have to be made on the mecablitz, nor is there any display for this mode. 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. [. . . ]