Page 2 - Nomenclature
Main switch LC display lighting / Modelling light Aperture preselector Cordless control (Remote operation) Preselector for partial light output levels Film speed preselector / Number of flashes Flash frequency Preselector for user programs Nomenclature ± Buttons for value adjustment Locking key Pres...
Page 3 - The LC display
The LC display Display of operating mode Program place:0 = Work surface1-9 = User programs Distance in metersor feet Aperture Zoom reflec-tor setting Film speed Battery warning indica- Pre-flash function for red-eyereduction(depends on camera type) Flashes per second in stroboscopic mode = f (Hz) Nu...
Page 5 - General operating instructions; Foreword; Please also open the back cover page with the illustrations.; This flashgun can be used with:; Brief survey of the operating functions:; Configuration
5 4 Foreword •40 MZ-1(i) with Automatic flash mode, ch. 4, p. 15 SCA 3000-adapter TTL flash mode*,, ch. 3, p. 12TTL Easy Mode*, ch. 3, p. 14 Manual flash mode, ch. 5, p. 18Metz TTL remote mode*, ch. 7, p. 23Metz automatic remote mode, ch. 7.1., p. 27Stroboscopic mode, ch. 10, p. 34 * If the camera s...
Page 6 - Safety Instructions; The flashgun can be operated with any of the following batteries:
7 2. Preparations Never fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyes!Flash fired directly in front of the eyes of a person or animal can damage the retina and lead to severe visual disorders - even blindness! Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from the flashgun!Lye leaking out o...
Page 7 - Loading and replacing the batteries; •Switch off the flashgun with the main switch; Loading the batteries; The battery warning indicator; Battery warning indicato
9 2. Preparations Fig. 2: Position of batteries Loading and replacing the batteries •Switch off the flashgun with the main switch . •Push the battery compartment cover in direction of the arrow as far as possible. •Insert the batteries lengthwise into the compartment. When inserting the batteries en...
Page 8 - Mounting; Mounting the Standard Foot or SCA adapter:; Mounting, switching on and off
11 2. Preparations Fig. 4: Fixing the flashgun Mounting the flashgun on the camera The flashgun can only be attached to the camera with the Standard Foot 301 oran SCA 300/SCA 3000 adapter (optional extra). Before mounting or removing the flashgun, switch off both the cameraand the flashgun Slip the ...
Page 9 - TTL
13 3. TTL flash mode Fig.6 : Measuring scheme for TTL mode The direct way to good flash shots In TTL mode, the exposure readings are made by the sensor built into thecamera (Fig. 6). This sensor measures the light reaching the film through thecamera lens. An electronic control circuit within the cam...
Page 10 - Setting procedure for TTL Easy Mode:; EM; Automatic flash mode; In the auto flash mode, the flash unit’s sensor
15 14 3. TTLflash mode Fig. 8: Settings for TTL Easy Mode This is the simplest way to operate the mecablitz in TTL flash mode. All buttonson the mecablitz are locked, with the exception of the /ML and but- tons. In TTL Easy Mode with the SCA 300 adapter, the zoom position is constantly adjustedto 28...
Page 11 - Setting procedure for auto flash mode:; ISO; Caution with zoom lenses!
17 16 4. Automatic flash mode Fig. 10: Settings for the auto mode Setting procedure for auto flash mode: •Adjust the camera according to the manufacturer’s Operating Instructions. 1 Switch on the flashgun with the main switch . 2 Set the operating mode selector to A . • *Press the ISO button and set...
Page 12 - In this mode, the flashgun will always emit its full power.; Setting procedure for manual flash mode:
19 18 5. Manual flash mode Fig. 11: Shot with direct flashlight In this mode, the flashgun will always emit its full power. Adaptation to the actual picture shooting situation is by setting the corresponding aperture on the lens. A single value for the flash-to-subject distance appears on the LC dis...
Page 13 - is turned in such a manner
21 20 6. Bounce flash Fig. 13: Bouncing the flash (The photo was shot with the flash bounced off the right wall) Photos shot with full frontal flash are easily recognized by their harsh, denseshadows. This is often associated with a sharp drop of light from the fore-ground to the background.This phe...
Page 14 - Guide number; Metz cordless TTL remote operation; TTL remote operation
23 22 6. Bounce flash Bouncing the flash in the auto and TTL modes It is advisable to check prior to the actual exposure whether the light is sufficientfor the selected aperture. Proceed in the manner described in ch. 14, p. 46. Bouncing the flash in the manual mode The required camera aperture in t...
Page 15 - Fig. 15: Settings for TTL remote operation; Setting procedure for Metz TTL remote operation:; Fig. 16: Display for operation with slaves; Checking the slave address:
25 24 Fig. 15: Settings for TTL remote operation Setting procedure for Metz TTL remote operation: • Adjust the camera to TTL mode, as explained in the manufacturer’s Operating Instructions. 1 Switch on the flashgun mounted on the camera with the main switch . 2 Set the operating mode selector to TTL...
Page 16 - Switching off the Metz TTL remote operation:; • Press the Remote button; Metz cordless auto remote operation; Controller
27 26 7. Metz cordless TTL remote operation Indication that flash readiness has been reached is particularly important forTTL remote operation. If flash readiness is established, the AF measuring beam on the slave gives brief light pulses and the flash-ready indicator is lit. Switching off the Metz ...
Page 17 - Setting procedure for Metz A remote operation:; Remote; check and change the slave address
29 28 7.1 Metz cordless auto remote operation The Metz A remote operation can be used with system, standard, oldmechanical and medium-format cameras. The only precondition is that all cameras feature a synchcontact/socket, and are equipped with a 301 Standard Foot or SCAadapter. Setting procedure fo...
Page 18 - Working with partial light output levels; Partial light output levels in the auto mode
31 30 8. Winder mode The winder mode involves shooting a sequence of pictures at a rate ofseveral frames per second. It is a manual mode with partial light outputlevels, and is only recommended with NiCad batteries or high-power alka-line manganese batteries. Table 5 of the Technical Data indicates ...
Page 19 - Fig. 17: Partial light output levels in the manual mode; Setting procedure for manual mode with partial light output:; Flash durations
33 32 9. Working with partial light output levels Fig. 17: Partial light output levels in the manual mode Setting procedure for manual mode with partial light output: • Adjust the camera in the manner described in the operating instructions. 1 Switch on the flashgun with the main switch . 2 Adjust t...
Page 20 - Setting procedure for stroboscopic mode:
35 34 10. Stroboscopic mode Fig. 18: Stroboscopic mode In this mode several flash exposures are made on the same frame. This isparticularly interesting for motion studies and for special effects (Fig. 18). In stroboscopic mode, several flashes are fired at a certain flash frequency.Consequently, thi...
Page 21 - Stroboscopic mode; “ or „; Ensure that an adequately slow shutter speed is set on the camera.; Fill-in flash in auto mode
37 10. Stroboscopic mode • *Press the button . Then use the „ + “ or „ - “ button to select an aperture that matches the distance to the subject.Set this aperture also on the camera. * must additionally be set on some cameras The distance to the moving subject is used as the distance value. Topreven...
Page 22 - button and the „; Graduated brightening effect
39 11. Fill-in flash in daylight When shooting into the light ensure that the backlight does not shine directly onto the sensor as this will confuse the flashgun’s electronics. Fill-in flash in manual mode The partial light output levels can be used in manual flash mode to achieve thedesired brighte...
Page 23 - Fig. 21: Display of an activated user program; STO; Working with user programs; Calling a stored program:
41 12. Working with user programs Fig. 21: Display of an activated user program Your flashgun is provided with a memory that will enable you to enter your ownflash programs on nine program places. This is particularly advantageous forconstantly recurring flash situations. Program 0 (Prog.0) is loade...
Page 24 - Procedure for storing a program:; The zoom reflector
43 12. Working with user programs If, for example, the operating mode is changed after a stored program has beencalled, the LC display switches to „Prog.0“. But the unchanged parameters of thepreviously loaded program place are retained. The factory-set flash programs can be overwritten if you wish ...
Page 25 - n the same sequence; Wide angle diffuser
45 13. The zoom reflector Fig. 23: Settings for Ex-Zoom mode Ex-Zoom mode (extended zoom) The Ex-Zoom mode can only be used with system cameras that are capable ofexchanging data via the SCA 3000 adapter. This mode was created for professional use during reporting work in dense crowds. In the extend...
Page 26 - AF measuring beam
47 14. Special functions Fig. 24: Exposure o.k. The correct exposure indicator („o.k.“) lights up only when the frame will be, or was, correctly exposed in the auto and TTL mode. In this manner it is possible to manually trigger a test flash while in auto mode sothat the correct aperture can be esta...
Page 27 - The Rapid function; ML; This mode is not suitable with battery operation.; Special functions; Locking
49 14. Special functions The Rapid function Recycling times in the A and TTL modes depend on the amount of light requiredfor the shot. Recycling takes 11 seconds max. when full-power flashes are fired.Should this be too long, the Rapid function comes to the rescue. Use of the Rapid function is espec...
Page 28 - Calling the Service Mode 1:
51 50 14. Special functions Testing the LCD segments and m-ft changeover (Service Menu) The Service Mode 1 has to be called in order to check the LCD segments and tochange over the dimensional units (m = meter; ft = feet). Only complete the settings described here! Do not press any otherbuttons than...
Page 29 - Exposure corrections; Exposure corrections in auto mode; Partial light output
53 52 16. Technical Data 15. Exposure corrections The automatic exposure systems are adjusted to a subject reflection factor of25%, this being the average reflection factor for subjects shot with flash. Dark backgrounds that absorb a lot of light, or bright backgrounds that reflect agreat deal of li...
Page 30 - Table 2: Working aperture ranges; Remarks
55 54 16. Technical Data 16. Technical Data 1 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 111 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 161 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 16 221 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 16 22 321 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 16 22 32 45 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 16 22 32 45 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 16 22 32 45 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 16 22 32 45 4 5,6 8 11 16 22 32 45 5,6...
Page 31 - Number of flashes; Table 6 shows you the aperture to be set on the camera.
57 56 Partial light output (P) 16. Technical Data Example: You intend to make a stroboscopic shot with 7 flash exposures at a frequency of3 flashes per second. Procedure: After having completed the first six settings described in „Setting procedure forstroboscopic mode“, press the button N and then ...
Page 32 - Flashgun Sets
59 58 16. Technical Data 16. Technical Data Table 7: Recycling times and number of flashes with different battery types Battery types Recycling times Number of flashes M-Mode / A-TTL-Modes min. / max. High-power, 10 sec. 0.1 . . 10 sec. 100 / 3000 alkaline-manganese Lithium 11 sec. 0.1 . . .11 sec. ...
Page 34 - Flashing operating mode symbols; • Switch off the flashgun by its main switch.; Battery warning indicator
63 62 18. Troubleshooting hints 18. Troubleshooting hints No display in "ON" switch position. Brief movement of the "ON" switch in the direction of "OFF" without overcomingthe click stop enables the unit to change over to stand-by mode (display off) eventhough the switch is s...
Page 35 - Alphabetical index
65 64 Alphabetical index A F measuring beam, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Automatic cut-out, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Auto mode, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 B atteries, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 Battery warning indicator, . . . . . . . . .9, 63Bounc...
