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Page 2 - Foreword; We thank you for your confidence in our; Metz; in conjunction with a; Pentax AF system; to light up the darkest points, and for

2 Foreword Dear Customer, We thank you for your confidence in our meca- blitz MB 34 AF-3P. The MB 34 AF-3P flashgun has been especiallydesigned for Pentax AF system cameras.IMPORTANT: Never mount the flashgun in theaccessory shoe of any other system camera,otherwise the flashgun’s foot or the camera...

Page 3 - Contents

3 Contents 1. Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2. Preparing the mecablitz for use . . . . . . .5 2.1 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.2 Loading and replacing the batteries . . . . . .52.3 Automatic flashgun cut-out circuit . . . . . . .62.4 Mounting/Re...

Page 4 - Safety instructions

4 1. Safety instructions • NEVER fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyes! Flash fired directly in front of the eyesof a person or animal can damage the retina andlead to severe visual disorders - even blindness! • Spent batteries should be immediately remo- ved. Chemicals leaking out of s...

Page 5 - Preparing the mecablitz for use; Loading and exchanging batteries; • Insert the batteries according to the indicated

5 2. Preparing the mecablitz for use 2.1 Power supply The flashgun can only be operated with 2 CR2-type lithi-um batteries. This type of battery can be stored for manyyears with practically no loss of energy, thus making itideal for occasional amateur flash photography. Batteries have become dischar...

Page 6 - case of the flashgun.

6 2. Preparing the mecablitz for use When loading the batteries ensure correct pola-rity. Incorrectly loaded batteries can destroy theflashgun! All batteries must be of the samemake and have the same charge level. Exhau-sted batteries must not be thrown into thedustbin! Contribute to the protection ...

Page 7 - Setting the mecablitz into operation; Fig. 3: Switching the flashgun on and off; Switching the flashgun on and off

7 3. Setting the mecablitz into operation 3.1 PreconditionsThe mecablitz must only be used with TTLflash controlled autofocus 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 correctl...

Page 8 - Flashgun instructions to the camera; The green light; Automatic flash sync speed control

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...

Page 12 - Autofocus measuring flash; • The AF measuring flash is only supported in the

12 7. Autofocus measuring flash Notes: • The AF measuring flash is only supported in the camera's "SINGLE AF" mode. • When the camera’s autofocus system is on, the electronic circuit will automatically activate thea u t o f o c u s m e a s u r i n g f l a s h w h e n e v e r t h e prevailing...

Page 13 - Flash techniques and flash functions; Exposure correction

13 8. Flash techniques and flash functions 8.1 Fill-in flash When in the "Program" [P] camera mode, thecamera's metering system will automatically con-trol the shutter speed/aperture combination sothat use of the mecablitz will soften the shadowsand produce a balanced exposure when shootinga...

Page 14 - Lighting and attachments; Mounting and removing the attachments; Fig. 7: Mounting and removing the attachments

14 9. 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 at...

Page 15 - Care and maintenance - Troubleshooting; Forming the flash capacitor; • Switch off the flashgun with the main switch.

15 10. 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...

Page 17 - Lighting distances

17 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 theflashgun. Example:Film speed ISO 100, camera aperture f5.6:The table indicates a maximum distance of 5 m.The minimum lighting distan...