User manual METZ MECABLITZ 54 AF-1 C

[. . . ] Si le flash 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. 74 Guide number table for TTL and full light output M in the imperial system 112 We congratulate you on purchasing this flash unit and thank you for your confidence in Metz 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. [. . . ]  The REAR function can neither be selected nor adjusted on the flash To be able to select the REAR function you must deactivate the high-speed synchronisation (see 4. In normal synchronisation the flash unit is triggered at the beginning of the shutter time (1st curtain synchronisation). normal synchronisation is the standard mode on all cameras , and is suitable for most flash shots. Depending upon the given mode, the camera is changed over to the camera's sync speed, the customary ones being between 1/30th sec. No settings have to be made on the flash unit, nor is there any display for this mode. Some cameras offer the facility of second-curtain synchronisation (REAR mode) triggering the flash unit by the end of the exposure time. Second-curtain synchronisation is particularly advantageous when using slow shutter speeds (slower than 1/30 s) or when shooting moving objects that have their own source of light. Second-curtain synchronisation gives a more realistic 66 Continue depressing the , , Select" key combination (= , , Mode" key + , , Zoom" key) until , , REAR" appears on the LC display. The , , REAR" symbol for 2nd curtain synchronisation continues to be indicated on the LC display of the flash unit after it has been set. Do not forget to switch off this function after exposure, otherwise unintended slow shutter speeds will conntinue to be used for , , normal" flash shots. switching off the REAR mode · Continue depressing the , , Select" key combination (= , , Mode" key + , , Zoom" key) until , , REAR" appears on the LC display. The flash unit is then once again synchronised with the first curtain (normal synchronisation). This setting will give added prominence to the background at lower ambient light levels. Accordingly, shutter speeds that are slower than the flash sync speed are automatically adjusted by the camera. Some cameras automatically activate SLOW synchronisation in connection with certain camera programs (e. No settings are made on the flash unit nor is there any display for this mode. When a shutter speed faster than the camera's sync speed has been set manually on the camera or automatically by the camera's exposure programme. Do not forget to cancel this mode after exposure because, otherwise, you will unnecessarily diminish the guide number and thereby lose maximum flash range!  To enable activation of the E-TTL flash mode on the flash unit, a complete data exchange must have taken place 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. Mode) does not permit any reflector attachments (such as diffusers, bouncers, colour filters, a. This flash mode permits flash shots to be taken also at shutter speeds faster than the flash sync speed which is particularly expedient for portraiture in very bright ambient light when the depth-of-field is to be limited by a wide aperture opening (e. [. . . ] The flash unit is returned to its basic setting when the , , Mode" key is kept depressed for at least three seconds. The following settings are cancelled: · The following settings are adjusted: · Continue depressing the "Select" key combination ("Mode" key + "Zoom" key) until the readiness indicator flashes rapidly on the flash unit (approx. Press the "Mode" or "Zoom" key a number of times until "OFF" flashes on the LC display. The multitude of camera models and their peculiarities make it impossible to detail all camera-specific capabilities, settings, displays, etc. [. . . ]