Page 6 - Safety instructions
90 Safety instructions Per la vostra sicurezza Instrucciones de seguridad 1. Safety instructions • The flash unit is exclusively intended and approved for photographic use! • Never fire a flash in the vicinity of flammable gases or liquids (petrol, solvents, etc.)! DANGER OF EXPLOSION! • Never take ...
Page 7 - • Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from
92 Safety instructions Per la vostra sicurezza Instrucciones de seguridad • Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from the flash unit. Lye leaking out of spent batteries will dam-age the unit. • Never recharge dry-cell batteries!• Do not expose the flash unit or battery charger to drippi...
Page 8 - • When taking a series of flash shots at full light output and
94 Safety instructions Per la vostra sicurezza Instrucciones de seguridad • Never disassemble the flashgun! DANGER: HIGH VOLT- AGE! There are no components inside the flashgun thatcan be repaired by a layman. • When taking a series of flash shots at full light output and fast recycling times as prov...
Page 9 - Supported dedicated functions; be set on the camera
96 Canon camera type Camera Canon Tipo de cámara Canon EOS 1, 1N, 100, 100QD, 600, 620, 630, 650, 650QD, 1000, 1000N, 1000F , 1000FN, 3000, REBEL, REBEL S, REBEL SII,EOS ELAN, EOS R T, EOS 88 EOS 700, 750, 850 EOS 1V , 3, 30, 33, 50, 50E, EOS 300, 500N, EOS ELAN II, ELAN IIE, ELAN 7E, EOS REBEL 2000...
Page 12 - Mounting the mecablitz; Mounting the mecablitz on the camera
102 Mounting the mecablitz Montaggio del mecablitz Montaje del mecablitz 3. Mounting the mecablitz 3.1 Mounting the mecablitz on the camera Turn off the camera and the mecablitz by their mainswitch. mecablitz 36 AF-3 C and 36 AF-3 N • Turn the knurled nut against the mecablitz housing until the stop...
Page 13 - • Turn the knurled nut against the mecablitz housing until the
104 Mounting the mecablitz Montaggio del mecablitz Montaje del mecablitz 3.2 Removing the mecablitz from the camera Turn off the camera and the mecablitz by their mainswitch. mecablitz 36 AF-3 C and 36 AF-3 N • Turn the knurled nut against the mecablitz housing until the stop point is reached. • Wit...
Page 14 - • 4 nickel metal hydride batteries. They have a significantly
106 Power Supply Alimentazione Alimentación de corriente 4. Power supply 4.1 Suitable batteries The mecablitz can be operated with any of the following bat-teries:• 4 NiCad batteries, type IEC KR 15/51. They permit very fast recycling and are economical in use because they arerechargeable. • 4 nicke...
Page 15 - • Insert the batteries lengthwise in conformity with the indi-
108 Power Supply Alimentazione Alimentación de corriente 4.2 Replacing batteries The batteries are exhausted if the recycling time (elapsingfrom the triggering of a full-power flash to the moment theflash ready indicator lights up again) exceeds 60 seconds.• Turn off the mecablitz by its main switch...
Page 17 - Dedicated functions and flash mode; Flash readiness indication; The flash readiness symbol
112 Dedicated functions and flash mode Funzioni dedicate e modi flash Funciones dedicadas y funcionamiento del flash 5. Dedicated functions and flash mode 5.1 Flash readiness indication The flash readiness symbol lights up on the mecablitz when the flash capacitor is charged, thereby indicating that...
Page 21 - • Flash symbol
120 Dedicated functions and flash mode Funzioni dedicate e modi flash Funciones dedicadas y funcionamiento del flash 5.4.1 mecablitz 36 AF-3 C • Flash symbol flashes: User is requested to use or switch on the flash unit. • Flash symbol lights up: mecablitz is ready for operation. Some cameras have a...
Page 29 - Only with mecablitz 36 AF-3 N; Manual TTL flash exposure correction
136 Dedicated functions and flash mode Funzioni dedicate e modi flash Funciones dedicadas y funcionamiento del flash 5.7.2 Matrix-controlled fill-in flash (Nikon) Only with mecablitz 36 AF-3 N In this flash mode the subject and the background lightingare automatically balanced without overexposing t...
Page 31 - • Set the lower slide at the selected zoom position of the
140 Dedicated functions and flash mode Funzioni dedicate e modi flash Funciones dedicadas y funcionamiento del flash 5.8 Establishing the maximum flash range with the aperture calculator The maximum flash range of the mecablitz can be estab-lished by way of the aperture calculator in the control pan...
Page 32 - • The minimum distance to the subject is therefore approx.
142 Dedicated functions and flash mode Funzioni dedicate e modi flash Funciones dedicadas y funcionamiento del flash range to give the electronic circuit sufficient leeway for lightcontrol.Example:Settings: ISO 100, 50 mm, f/4• The aperture calculator will indicate a maximum flash range of approx. 7...
Page 33 - Programmed Auto Flash Mode; Settings on the camera
144 Programmed Auto Flash Mode Automatismo di programma flash Automatismo programado para flash 6. Programmed Auto Flash Mode In the programmed auto flash mode the camera automatical-ly controls the aperture, the shutter speed, and the mecablitzfor optimal results in most photographic situations, in...
Page 35 - guide number
148 Flash techniques Tecniche lampo Técnicas de destello The light bounced off the reflecting surfaces produces a softand uniform illumination of the subject. The reflecting surfacemust be white or have a neutral colour, and it must not bestructured, e.g. wooden beams in a ceiling as these mightcaus...
Page 38 - Maintenance and care; Forming the flash capacitor
154 Maintenance and care Cura e manutenzione Mantenimiento y cuidados night shots program, etc.) or permit slow synchronisation tobe set (see camera’s instruction manual). Use a tripod to avoid camera shake with slow shutterspeeds! 8. Maintenance and care Remove any grime and dust with a soft, dry o...
Page 41 - Zoom position of reflector
160 Technical Data Dati tecnici Características técnicas Guide number (ft) =Guide number (m) x 3.3 Numero guida (ft) = numero guida (m) x 3,3 Número guía (ft) = número guía (m) x 3,3 9.1 Guide number table for full light output, metric system ISO / DIN Zoom position of reflector 28.0 35.0 50.0 85.0 ...