User manual METZ MECABLITZ 54 AF-1 N

[. . . ] 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. This flash unit is compatible with Nikon cameras featuring TTL, D-TTL and i­TTL flash control. [. . . ] The partial light output level can be diminished with the "Mode" key, or increased with the "Zoom" key, while the manual partial light output value is flashing. In this manner, you can set partial light output values of P 1/8 , P 1/4, P 1/2 and P 1/1 (maximum output). When the partial light output level has been set , MLo is displayed on the LC panel but the set light output value is not indicated. Depress the "Select" key combination (= "Mode" key + "Zoom" key) to display the partial light output value. The set partial light output level is saved when the flash unit is switched off. To TTL, resets the manual light output level to P 1/1 (maximum light output). The flash reflector can be swivelled down by an angle of -7° to compensate for parallax error. For this purpose depress the unlocking button of the reflector and fold down the reflector. For close-ups it is necessary to ensure that certain minimum lighting distances are maintained to avoid overexposure. Since the maximum flash range is not indicated on the LC display when the reflector is swivelled down, then be guided by the maximum flash range indicated by the flash unit when the reflector is in its normal position! On some cameras the REAR function is not possible in certain operating modes (e.  Depending on the type of camera used, second curtain synchronisation (REAR) must either be set on the camera (cameras of Group A, C, D and E; see Table 1; + Pronea 600i) or on the flash unit (Group B cameras). please refer to the information given in the corresonding camera manual. The REAR mode is indicated on the flash unit only if the setting was made on the flash unit. Activating the REAR mode on the flash unit in conjunction with Group B cameras · Lightly touch the camera's shutter release to induce a data exchange between the flash unit and the camera. 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 flash unit's LC display after it has been set!Do not forget to switch off this function after exposure, otherwise unintended slow shutter speeds will continue to be used for "normal" flash shots. In normal synchronisation the flash unit is triggered at the beginning of the exposure 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 flash sync speed, the customary one being between 1/30th sec. No settings have to be made on the flash unit, nor is there any display for this mode. [. . . ] activating the modelling light function · 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 "ON" flashes on the LC display. The flash unit returns to its basic setting when the "Mode" key is kept depressed for at least three seconds. The following settings are adjusted: · If the ambient light is sufficient for an exposure in normal mode, then the camera will prevent the flash unit from firing flashes. [. . . ]