METZ 34 AF-3 C - Manuals

5 2. Preparing the mecablitz for use 2.1 Power supply The flashgun can only be operated with 2 CR2-type lithium batteries. This type of battery can bestored for many years with practically no loss ofenergy, thus making it ideal for occasional ama-teur flash photography. Batteries have become dischar...

6 2. Preparing the mecablitz for use When loading the batteries ensure correctpolarity. Incorrectly loaded batteries can dest-roy the flashgun! All batteries must be of thesame make and have the same charge level. Exhausted batteries must not be thrown intothe dustbin! Contribute to the protection o...

7 3. Setting the mecablitz into operation 3.1 PreconditionsThe mecablitz must only be used with TTLflash controlled cameras! The sensor of TTL flash controlled camerasmeasures the light reaching the film throughthe camera lens and instantly cuts out theflash when the film has been correctly expo-sed...

8 4. Flashgun instructions to the camera The mecablitz transmits different signals andmessages to the camera when it is connected tothe camera and is switched on. 4.1 Flash-ready indication The green light on the mecablitz illuminates when the flash capacitor is fully primed, therebyindicating flash...

9 4. Flashgun instructions to the camera 4.4 Information displayed in the camera’s viewer The following table only gives a general survey.Camera-specific deviations ar possible (please referto the camera’s operating instructions. blinks: Indicates that flashgun should beused or switched on (on somec...

11 5.1 E-TTL flash control E-TTL flash control is only possible with camerasfeaturing this function. E-TTL flash control is auto-matically set on the flash unit. In the E-TTL flash control mode, a pre-flash is firedto establish the reflective characteristics of thesubject just before the actual shot...

12 6. Flash synchronisation Different modes of flash synchronisation are pos-sible, depending on the camera model. Pleaserefer to the camera’s operating instructions to findout how the individual modes of synchronisationare set on the camera. 6.1 Normal synchronisation This mode is available with al...

13 7. Flash in the individual camera modes 7.1 Use of flash in the program modes TTL-controlled flash shots can be made in all expo-sure and auto program modes. Once the mecablitzis attached to the camera and switched on, it auto-matically operates with TTL flash control in autoprogram (P), aperture...

14 8. Autofocus measuring flash The integrated AF red-light beam of the mecablitzsupports the automatic focusing of autofocus TTLcameras. When the prevailing light is insufficientfor automatic focusing, the mecablitz will project apattern of red vertical stripes onto the subject assoon as the camera...

15 8. Autofocus measuring flash 9. Flash techniques and flash functions • Depending on the camera type, either the AF illuminator of the camera or that of the flashgunwill be activated whenever the autofocus mea-suring facility becomes necessary. • Only the central AF sensor is supported Low-speed l...

16 10. Lighting and attachments Your mecablitz provides full and even illuminationof normal 24 x 36 mm negatives when using len-ses of 35 mm focal length and longer. A wide-angle diffuser is supplied with the flash-gun to increase the coverage if you wish to use a28 mm wide-angle lens. A telephoto a...

17 11. Care and maintenance - Troubleshooting Remove grime and dust with a soft, dry cloth. Donot use cleaning agents as these could damagethe plastic parts. Forming the flash capacitor The flash capacitor incorporated in the flashgunundergoes a physical change when the flashgun isnot switched on fo...

19 400 [ m ] W – 20% T + 20% 5 7 10 14 20 28 200 3,5 5 7 10 14 20 100 2,5 3,5 5 7 10 14 50 1,8 2,5 3,5 5 7 10 I S O 11 8 5,6 4 2,8 2 This table indicates a section of the most im-portant maximum lighting distances in differentISO/aperture combinations. The sticker can be applied to the back of thefl...