User manual METZ MECABLITZ 44 AF-4 MINOLTA

[. . . ] Si le mecablitz 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. 66 Guide number table for TTL and full light output M in the imperial system . 100 Guide number table for partial light output MLo in the imperial system . We congratulate you on purchasing this flash unit and thank you for your confidence in Metz products. [. . . ] 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 subject. Consequently, always turn the reflector at least to the 60° lock-in position. The flash-tosubject distance via the ceiling or wall is an unknown magnitude. Some cameras automatically activate SLOW synchronisation in connection with certain camera programs (e. No settings are made on the mecablitz nor is there any display for this mode. Shutter speeds slower than the flash sync speed can be set, depending upon the given camera model and the selected flash synchronisation (see also 4. There is no automatic flash sync speed control with the digital cameras Dimage 5, 7 and 7i. Should not be used for shooting situations where full light output of the mecablitz is required. Symbols in viewfinder: Meaning: Flash readiness indication: Flash symbol lights constantly or flashes slowly: The mecablitz is ready for firing. Correct exposure confirmation: Symbol flashes rapidly after shooting: The picture was correctly exposed. Symbol flashes: The existing shooting situation requires the use of flash. The symbols indicated in your camera's viewfinder may deviate from  those given in the above table, since some symbols are only possible on specific cameras. For more details regarding viewfinder information please refer to the operating instructions of your camera. The flash readiness symbol lights up on the mecablitz when the flash capacitor is charged, thereby indicating that flashes can be fired for the next shot. If a picture is shot before flash readiness is signalled in the camera's viewfinder, then the flash unit will not be triggered so that the exposure may be incorrect if the camera has changed over to flash sync speed in the meantime (see 5. Depending upon the camera model and camera mode, the shutter speed is changed to flash sync speed when flash readiness is reached (see camera's operating instructions). Shutter speeds faster than the camera sync speed cannot be adjusted or they are automatically changed to the camera's sync speed. The actual sync speed set by the camera depends upon the camera mode, the ambient light and the focal length of the lens used. The below symbols are only displayed in the camera's LCD monitor when the shutter release is lightly touched for activation of the camera's metering system. Please also refer to the hints given in the operating instructions of your camera. Avoid overexposure, the minimum flash-to-subject distance should not be less than 10 % of the indicated value. adaptation to the given photographic situation is possible by changing the aperture setting on the lens. [. . . ]  On the Dynax 800si , triggering control is activated by the individual function "5" (see camera manual). When a Dynax 7 camera is used, triggering control is only possible in the camera's Full Auto Mode (green P symbol). The multitude of camera models and their peculiarities make it impossible to detail all camera-specific capabilities, settings, displays, etc. For more details concerning the operation of a flash unit please refer to the corresponding chapters in the operating instructions for the given camera! [. . . ]