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- Page 1 MECABLITZ 44 MZ-2 Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Gebruiksaanwijzing Operating instruction Manuale istruzioni Manual de instrucciones...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Returning to the basic setting of the mecablitz ....84 Slave mode in the cordless Metz Remote System ... .84 14.1 Activating the slave mode in the cordless Metz Remote System . -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Foreword We congratulate you on purchasing this flash unit and thank you for your confidence in Metz products. It is only natural that you should want to use your flash unit right away. However, we recommend that you study these Operating Instructions be- forehand to be able to fully exploit and utilize all the capabilities offered. -
Page 4: Table 1: Overview Of The Flash Functions
2. Overview of the flash functions Various flash functions are available when the mecablitz 44 MZ-2 is operated with an SCA adapter of the SCA 3002 or SCA 300 system or the standard foot 301. The availability of the individual flash functions, however, depends on the given camera system (camera manufacturer), the specific camera type and the SCA adapter. -
Page 5: Preparing The Mecablitz For Use
3. Preparing the mecablitz for use 3.1 Attaching the mecablitz to the camera Before mounting or removing the flash unit, switch off both the ca- mera and the mecablitz by their main switch. The mecablitz can only be mounted on the camera with the standard foot 301 or an adapter of the SCA 300/SCA 3002 system (optional extra). -
Page 6: Switching The Flash Unit On And Off
• Insert the batteries lengthwise in conformity with the indicated battery sym- bols and close the battery compartment cover. When loading batteries ensure correct polarity as indicated by the symbols in the battery compartment. Mixed up battery poles may destroy the flash unit. Replace all batteries at a time and make sure that the batteries are of the same brand and type and have the same capacity. -
Page 7: Selecting And Setting Special Functions
The settings for the individual flash parameters are explained in Chapter 6. 4.3 Selecting and setting special functions Additional special functions can be selected in each flash mode with the Select key. Continue depressing the Select key to set, for example, Auto-OFF (automatic switch-off), Extended Zoom Ex or other special functions (such as REAR, 2nd curtain synchronisation), depending on the SCA adapter or camera system. -
Page 8: Automatic Fill-In Flash In Daylight
5.1.1 Automatic fill-in flash in daylight (Fig. 4 and 5) Most camera models automatically activate the fill-in flash mode in daylight when in Full Auto Mode, Program P, “Green Square”, or the picture modes (see operating instructions for the given camera). Fill-in flash overcomes troublesome dense shadows and produces a more balanced exposure between subject and background with contre-jour shots. -
Page 9: Fill-In Flash In Automatic Mode
Some cameras will not support the mecablitz in automatic flash mode when an SCA adapter is used (see operating instructions for the given camera and SCA adapter). In this case the mecablitz should be fitted with the 301 standard foot. Set the aperture priority mode (“A”... -
Page 10: Manual Flash Mode M With Full Light Output
match the given photographic situation (see the camera’s operating instruc- tions). Setting procedure for the manual flash mode M • Switch on the mecablitz by its main switch. • Depress the Mode key repeatedly until M and the manual partial light out- put level P (1/1 for full light output in our example) flash on the LC display. -
Page 11: Manual Change Of The Reflector's Zoom Position With Auto Zoom
• Use the “+” and “-” keys to set the required position of the zoom reflector while the display is flashing. The setting is immediately taken over by the mecablitz. • After approx. 5 sec. the LC display switches back to its normal state. •... -
Page 12: Iso Film Speed
6.3 ISO film speed 6.3.1 Automatic adaptation of the ISO film speed If the mecablitz is equipped with an adapter of the SCA 3002 system, and is used in conjunction with a camera that is capable of transmitting ISO film speed data to the flash unit, then the ISO speed on the mecablitz will auto- matically be adapted accordingly. -
Page 13: Cancelling The Correction Value
• The display changes after approx. 5 sec.: The displayed correction value is replaced by the aperture. EV will flash on the display to indicate that a cor- rect value has been set. 6.4.4 Cancelling the correction value • Continue depressing the preselect key the correction value (instead of the f-stop) flash on the display. -
Page 14: 2Nd Curtain Synchronisation (Rear Mode)
7.2.2 2nd curtain synchronisation (REAR mode) (Fig. 7) Only possible with a suitable SCA adapter and a suitable camera! Various cameras offer the facility of second-curtain synchronisation (REAR mode) triggering the mecablitz by the end of the exposure time. Second-cur- tain synchronisation is particularly advantageous when using slow shutter speeds (slower than 1/30 s) or when shooting moving objects that have their own source of light. -
Page 15: Flash Readiness Indication
The extended zoom mode is only possible in the “Auto Zoom” mode with a focal length setting as of 35 mm (35 mm format). Since the start position of the zoom reflector is 28 mm, a focal length of less than 35 mm will cause “28”... -
Page 16: Lc Display Of The Mecablitz
If the mecablitz is equipped with a suitable SCA adapter, a correct exposure confirmation signal will, depending on the camera type, automatically be transmitted to the camera for indication in the ca- mera’s viewfinder (please refer to the operating instructions for the SCA adapter and the camera). -
Page 17: 5Exceeding The Capacity Of Maximum Flash Range Indication
Example: In our example on the left the main subject should be at a distance of 6.2 m from the mecablitz. 10.1.5 Exceeding the capacity of maximum flash range indication The mecablitz can indicate a maximum range of 199 m or 199 ft. In the event of high ISO values (e.g. -
Page 18: Flash Techniques
• The extended zoom mode is cancelled. 14. Slave mode in the cordless Metz Remote System The mecablitz supports the slave mode in the cordless Metz Remote System. For this purpose, the mecablitz must be fitted with an SCA 3083 digital or SCA 3082 slave adapter (optional extra, see Chapter 14.2). -
Page 19: Deactivating The Slave Mode
LC display will neither indicate the aperture nor the distance. Please note that the mecablitz 44 MZ-2 as SLAVE will only support the remote channel “Ad1” in the cordless Metz-Remote-System. For more details about the slave mode please refer to the operating instructions for the slave adapter. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
16. Troubleshooting Should the LC display indicate meaningless information or should the flash unit not work properly in the individual modes, then switch off the mecablitz for about 10 seconds by its main switch. Check the camera settings and find out if the flash unit’s foot is correctly mounted in the camera’s accessory shoe. -
Page 21: Disposal Of Batteries
Number of flashes: approx. 85 with NiCad batteries (600 mAh) approx. 205 with NiMH batteries (1600 mAh) approx. 240 with high-capacity alkaline manganese batteries approx. 370 with lithium batteries Recycling time: approx. 4 s with NiCad batteries approx. 4 s with NiMH batteries approx. - Page 22 Zoom 6/9° 8/10° 10/11° 12/12° 16/13° 20/14° 25/15° 32/16° 40/17° 50/18° 64/19° 80/20° 100/21° 125/22° 160/23° 200/24° 250/25° 320/26° 400/27° 500/28° 650/29° 800/30° 1000/31° 82 1250/32° 92 1600/33° 104 2000/34° 116 2500/35° 130 3200/36° 147 4000/37° 164 5000/38° 184 6400/39° 208 Leitzahlentabelle für TTL und volle Lichtleistung M im Meter-System Leitzahl (ft) = Leitzahl (m) x 3,3 12,5...
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Page 23: Guide Number Table For Partial Light Output Mlo In The Imperial System
Zoom 6/9° 8/10° 10/11° 12/12° 16/13° 20/14° 25/15° 32/16° 40/17° 50/18° 10,3 10,8 64/19° 10,5 11,7 12,2 80/20° 10,5 11,8 13 13,6 100/21° 11,8 13,2 14,6 15 125/22° 10,1 10,8 13,1 14,7 16 160/23° 11,4 12,3 14,9 17 200/24° 12,7 13,7 17 250/25°... - Page 24 Betriebsartenwahl Sélecteur de mode Functieschakelaar Mode selector Selettore del modo di funzionamento Selección de modos de funcionamiento Handauslösetaste und Blitzbereitschafts- anzeige Bouton d’essai et témoin de recyclage Ontspanknop voor handbediening en flitsaparaat-aanduiding Manual firing button and flash-ready indicator Pulsante test (emissione manuale del lampo) e indicazione di “pronto lampo”...
- Page 25 Hauptschalter Interupteur général Hoofdschakelaar Main switch 44 AF-03 Interruttore principale Interruptor principal Batteriefachdeckel Couvercle du compartiment des piles Deksel batterijvak Battery compartment lid Coperchio del vano batteria Tapa del compartimento de pilas Entriegelungsknopf Hauptreflektor Bouton de déverrouillage pour réflecteur Ontgrendelingsknop Hoofdreflector Unlocking button for the main reflector Pulsante di sblocco della parabola principale Botón de desbloqueo del reflector principal...
- Page 26 Sensor Senseur Sensor Sensore Bild 1 / Fig. 1 / Afb. 1 / Grab. 1 Bild 3 / Fig. 3 / Afb. 3 / Grab. 3 Bild 2 / Fig. 2 / Afb. 2 / Grab. 2...
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- Page 28 Hinweis: Im Rahmen des CE-Zeichens wurde bei der EMV-Prüfung die korrekte Belichtung ausgewertet. SCA-Kontakte nicht berühren ! In Ausnahmefällen kann eine Berüh- rung zur Beschädigung des Gerätes führen. Remarque: L’exposition correcte a été évaluée lors des essais de CEM dans le cadre de la certification CE.
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