User manual METZ MECABLITZ 36 AF-3 N

[. . . ] â· Protect the flash unit from excessive heat and humidity! â· Never place material that is impervious to light in front of, or directly on, the reflector screen. The high energy of the flash light will burn the material or damage the reflector screen if this is not observed. â· Do not touch the reflector screen after a series of flash shots. [. . . ] Some cameras have a warning function in the viewfinder to indicate incorrect exposure. For instance, if the f-number or shutter speed or both of them flash in the viewfinder, then this will indicate either under- or overexposure. The reasons for incorrect exposure can vary in the different exposure and automatic programmes. Flash symbol lights up (Flash readiness indication): Display is permanently illuminated or flashes slowly to indicate that the mecablitz is ready for firing. Flash symbol flashes (Correct exposure indication): Display flashes rapidly after shooting to confirm correct exposure. Green flash symbol illuminated: User is requested to use or switch on the flash unit. â· Red flash symbol illuminated: Flash unit is ready for firing. 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. 6 AF measuring beam The AF measuring beam is activated by the camera electronics 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. 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). Fill-in flash overcomes troublesome dense shadows and produces a more balanced exposure between subject and background with contre-jour shots. [. . . ] The batteries must supply sufficient power for flash 87 400 with high-capacity alkaline manganese batteries Recycling time (at full light output): approx. 3 s with high-capacity alkaline manganese batteries Dimensions (w x h x d): 73 x 110 x 87 mm Weight: 205 g without batteries Included: mecablitz, Operating Instructions 1 Guide number table for full light output, metric system 9. Please return spent batteries to collecting points should they exist in your country. The device they powered switches itself off and indicates , , Spent batteries". [. . . ]