METZ 44 AF-4i N - Manuals

72 ķ 2.4 Auto-OFF for the flash unit (Fig. 2) To save battery power and prevent inadvertent battery discharge, the flashunit is factory-set to automatically switch-over to standby mode (Auto-OFF),while flash readiness and the LC display are simultaneously switched off,approx. 3 minutes after:• Switc...

73 ķ As soon as the above settings have been made you can start shooting flashpictures when flash readiness is indicated (see 5.1). 4. Operating modes of the flash unit 4.1 TTL flash mode (Fig. 3) The TTL flash mode is a very simple way to achieve excellent flash shots. Inthis mode exposure readings...

75 ķ 4.2 D-TTL flash mode This flash mode is only possible in conjunction with digital Nikon SLRcameras of Group D (see Table 1). Digital SLR cameras do not supportthe normal TTL flash mode of analog cameras. The D-TTL flash mode is an advanced variant of the normal TTL flash mode ofanalog cameras. ...

76 ķ 4.3.1 i-TTL BL flash mode In this mode with i-TTL flash control (see above) the camera additionally takesinto account data relating to the flash-to-subject distance. This flash mode is only possible in conjunction with “ D-AF Nikkorlenses “. Some cameras do not support the i-TTL BL flash mode f...

77 ķ The setting becomes immediately effective. After approx. 5 sec. the LC dis-play returns to its normal state.If the camera is used with a CPU lens, then EV will flash alongside the aper- ture symbol on the flash unit’s LC display to indicate that a manual correctionvalue has been set for flash e...

78 ķ Setting procedure for the manual flash mode M • Turn on the flash unit by its main switch.• Continue depressing the “Mode” key until “M” flashes on the LC display.• The setting becomes immediately effective. The LC display returns to its nor- mal state after approx. 5 sec. 4.7.2 MLo manual flas...

79 ķ 4.9 Flash synchronisation4.9.1 Normal synchronisation (Fig. 7) In normal synchronisation the flash unit is triggered at the beginning of theexposure time (1st curtain synchronisation). Normal synchronisation is thestandard mode on all cameras, and is suitable for most flash shots. Depend-ing up...

80 ķ 4.9.3 Slow synchronisation / SLOW In certain operating modes, some cameras permit slow flash synchronisation(“SLOW”) which will provide added prominence to the background at lowerambient light levels. This is achieved by matching the shutter speed to theambient light. Accordingly, shutter speed...

82 ķ 5.4.7 Meter-Feet changeover (m - ft) The maximum flash range indicated by the flash unit’s LC display can beeither in meter (m) or feet (ft). To change between the two, proceed in the fol-lowing manner:• Turn off the flash unit by its main switch.• Keep the “Select” key combination depressed (=...

83 ķ 5.7.1 “Auto Zoom” If the flash unit is operated with a Group B, C, D or E camera with CPU lens,its zoom reflector position will be automatically adapted to the focal length ofthe lens. When the flash unit is turned on, the LC display will indicate “AutoZoom” and the current reflector position.A...

84 ķ 5.7.4 Extended zoom mode The extended zoom mode (Ex) reduces the focal length setting of the flashunit by one step as compared to the focal length of the camera lens! Theresulting wider light coverage inside rooms provides additional stray light(reflections) to achieve a softer flash illuminati...

85 ķ 5.9 Preflashes for red-eye reduction Red eyes are always the result of a physical effect. It arises whenever a per-son looks more or less straight into the camera , the ambient light is relativelydark, and the flash unit is mounted on or directly next to the camera. Theflash unit illuminates th...

86 ķ 6. Special remarks concerning the cameras The multitude of camera models and their features make it impossible to de-tail all camera-specific capabilities, settings, displays, etc. For more detailsconcerning the operation of a flash unit please refer to the correspondingchapters in the operatin...

87 ķ 8. Advice in the event of a fault Should the LC display indicate meaningless information or should the flashunit not work properly in the individual modes, then switch off the flash unitfor about 10 seconds by its main switch. Check the camera settings and findout if the flash unit’s foot is co...

88 ķ 10. Technical data Maximal guide number at ISO 100/21°, 105 mm zoom:In the metric system: 44; in the imperial system: 144 Flash durations:Approx. 1/200th to 1/20,000th sec. (in TTL mode)In M mode approx. 1/200th sec. at full light outputIn MLo mode approx. 1/200th sec.Colour temperature:approx....

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Hinweis: Im Rahmen des CE-Zeichens wurde beider EMV-Prüfung die korrekte Belichtung ausgewertet. Kontakte nicht berühren ! In Ausnahmefällen kann eine Berüh-rung zur Beschädigung des Gerätesführen. Ķ Remarque: L’exposition correcte a été évaluéelors des essais de CEM dans lecadre de la certification...

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