METZ 34 AF-3M - Manual

4 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...

2. Preparing the mecablitz for use 5 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 ...

6 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...

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 r...

4. Flashgun instructions to the camera 8 Fig. 4: Exposure o.k. Permanently 2) The flashgun is primed and illuminated ready for firing or blinks slowly 1) Permanently The flashgun is primed and illuminated 2) ready for firing or blinks slowly 1) blinks 2) The light output was sufficient blinks rapidl...

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 all T...

6. Flash synchronisation 6.3 Second curtain synchronisation (REAR) Some cameras offer the facility of second shuttercurtain synchronisation. With normal synchronisation, the flash is fired pre-cisely after the opening of the first shutter curtain.When using slow shutter speeds, and with movingobject...

7. Flash in the individual camera modes Auto program mode with flash (P-function) In this mode, the camera automatically activatesthe flash function when the ambient light level istoo low, it automatically adjusts the aperture andshutter speed, and triggers the flash when theshutter release is press...

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’s ...

14 9. Flash techniques and flash functions 9.1 Fill-in flash Normally, the automatic flash function (P-function)will automatically fire the flash in daylight whenshooting against the light. However, the cameramay well measure sufficient ambient light so thatthe flash firing circuit is not activated ...

15 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...

16 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...

18 400 [ 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...