User manual METZ MECABLITZ 48 AF-1 NIKON

[. . . ] 133 Table 5: Recycling times and number of flashes with different battery types . However, it is worthwhile reading the operating instructions first to learn how to use the flash correctly. This flash unit is suited for: ·  This flash unit is not suited for other brands of cameras. Do not expose the flash unit or battery charger to dripping or splashing water such as rain! [. . . ]  When the camera transmits the lens focal length to the flash unit and a manual zoom setting results in the shot not being completely lit by the main reflector (for example, spot effect), the display of the zoom position of the main reflector flashes as a warning!Tip: If you do not necessarily need the full guide number and maximum flash range of the flash unit, you can leave the zoom reflector at the position for the shortest focal length of the zoom lens. This will provide full light coverage of the picture and eliminate the need to continually adjust it to the focal length of the lens. Example: You use a zoom lens with a focal length range of 35 mm to 105 mm. In this case, you set the position of the main reflector of the flash unit to 35 mm. Touch the shutter release to begin a data transfer between the flash unit and the camera. After about 5 seconds the display stops flashing and the setting is saved automatically.  The return from manual zoom mode to auto-zoom mode also occurs if the flash unit is switched on again with the main switch . wide-angle diffuser With the wide angle diffuser , focal lengths of 18 mm or more can be illuminated (35 mm format). Pull the wide-angle diffuser out from the main reflector as far as it will go, and then release it. The distance readings and the zoom value are corrected to 18 mm on the display panel. To insert the wide-angle diffuser , turn it upwards 90° and push it all the way in. mecabounce 58-90 If the Mecabounce 58-90 (optional accessories , see 17) is fitted to the main reflector j of the flash unit , the main reflector is automatically guided to the position required. 2 Remote slave flash mode ( SL ) The flash unit supports the wireless Nikon remote system in slave flash mode and is compatible with the Nikon system , , Advanced Wireless Lighting". Wireless remote control of one or several slave flash units by one master or controller flash unit on the camera (for example, mecablitz 58 AF-1N) is possible. A slave flash unit can be assigned to one of three possible slave groups (GROUP A, B or C). The master or controller flash unit can control all of these slave groups simultaneously and at the same time take the settings for each slave group into account. So that multiple remote systems in the same room do not interfere with one another, there are four independent remote channels available (CH 1, 2, 3 or 4). Master, controller and slave flash units belonging to the same remote system must be set to the same remote channel. The slave flash units must be able to receive the light from the master or controller flash unit with the integrated sensors for the remote mode .  Depending on the camera model, the camera's internal flash unit can also function as master or controller flash unit. Please consult the respective camera operating instructions for further tips on setting the master or controller flash unit. [. . . ] the indicator for the zoom position of the main reflector is blinking on display panel · Warning of shadowing on the edge of the image: the focal length set on the camera lens (converted to the 35 mm format, 24x36) is shorter than the adjusted zoom position of the main reflector. There has been no exchange of data between the flash unit and the camera. The camera does not support manual TTL flash exposure correction on the flash unit (Group A cameras, for example). The camera has a between-the-lens shutter (as do most compact cameras), Switching to sync speed is therefore unnecessary. [. . . ]