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Metz MZ-1i Operating Instructions Manual

Metz MZ-1i Operating Instructions Manual

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Note:
Within the framework of the CE ap-
proval symbol, correct exposure was
evaluated in the course of the electro-
magnetic compatibility test.
Do not touch the SCA contacts !
In exceptional cases the unit can be
damaged if these contacts are touched.
100% Recyclingpapier
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Ritterstraße 5 • 90763 Fürth / Bay.
Telefon (0911) 9706-0 • Fax (0911) 9706-340
Internet: http://www.metz.de
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MECABLITZ 40 MZ-1i
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 Do not touch the SCA contacts ! In exceptional cases the unit can be damaged if these contacts are touched. 100% Recyclingpapier METZ-Werke GmbH & Co KG Ritterstraße 5 • 90763 Fürth / Bay. Telefon (0911) 9706-0 • Fax (0911) 9706-340 Internet: http://www.metz.de E-Mail: Metz.Werke@t-online.de...
  • Page 2 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 Manual firing button and flash-ready light Nomenclature Flash frequency Preselector for user programs ±...
  • Page 3 The LC display Program place: 0 = Work surface 1-9 = User programs Display of operating mode Distance in meters or feet Aperture Battery warning indica- Pre-flash function for red-eye reduction (depends on camera type) Storage of values indicated on LC display = STO Calling a user program = RCL Number of flashes in stroboscopic mode = N Flashes per second in stroboscopic mode = f (Hz)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ......22 Metz cordless TTL remote operation ....23 Metz cordless auto remote operation .

  • Page 5: Foreword

    Foreword Congratulations on purchasing this Metz flashgun, and thank you for your confi- dence in Metz equipment. It is only natural that you should want to use your flashgun straight away. However, it will be well worth your while to study these Operating Instructions beforehand to ensure that you can operate the flashgun effectively and without any problems.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    1. Safety Instructions 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 of dead batteries will damage the flash unit.

  • Page 7: Loading And Replacing The Batteries

    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 ensure that their polarity is correct, as indicated by the symbols in the battery compartment! •Close the battery compartment cover...
  • Page 8 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 or an SCA 300/SCA 3000 adapter (optional extra). Before mounting or removing the flashgun, switch off both the camera and the flashgun Slip the flashgun into the camera’s accessory shoe and lock it into position by turning down the knurled screw...

  • Page 9: Ttl Flash Mode

    3. TTL flash mode Sensor 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 the camera (Fig. 6). This sensor measures the light reaching the film through the camera lens.

  • Page 10: Ttl Easy-Mode

    3. TTLflash mode Fig. 8: Settings for TTL Easy Mode This is the simplest way to operate the mecablitz in TTL flash mode. All buttons on the mecablitz are locked, with the exception of the tons. In TTL Easy Mode with the SCA 300 adapter, the zoom position is constantly adjusted to 28 mm to ensure that the subject is always adequately illuminated.
  • Page 11 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. Switch on the flashgun with the main switch Set the operating mode selector to A. •...

  • Page 12: Manual Flash Mode

    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 display while in manual mode.

  • Page 13: Bounce Flash

    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, dense shadows. This is often associated with a sharp drop of light from the fore- ground to the background.

  • Page 14: Bounce Flash

    (slaves) in such a manner that automatic exposure control in TTL mode is extended to all slaves. The Metz TTL remote operation permits joint cordless TTL flash control of several 40 MZ-.. and 50 MZ-5 flash units. For this purpose all slaves must be fitted with an SCA 3080 Slave Adapter which is available as an optional extra.
  • Page 15 7. Metz cordless TTL remote operation 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. Switch on the flashgun mounted on the camera with the main switch Set the operating mode selector to TTL.

  • Page 16: Metz Cordless Auto Remote Operation

    A SCA 301 In the Metz A remote mode the master flashgun (controller) mounted on the camera controls the slaves in such a manner that automatic operation covers all slave units. The exposure is controlled by the sensor controller.
  • Page 17 7.1 Metz cordless auto remote operation The Metz A remote operation can be used with system, standard, old mechanical and medium-format cameras. The only precondition is that all cameras feature a synch contact/socket, and are equipped with a 301 Standard Foot or SCA adapter.

  • Page 18: Winder Mode

    8. Winder mode The winder mode involves shooting a sequence of pictures at a rate of several frames per second. It is a manual mode with partial light output levels, and is only recommended with NiCad batteries or high-power alka- line manganese batteries.

  • Page 19: Flash Durations

    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. Switch on the flashgun with the main switch Adjust the operating mode selector to M.

  • Page 20: Stroboscopic Mode

    10. Stroboscopic mode Fig. 18: Stroboscopic mode In this mode several flash exposures are made on the same frame. This is particularly interesting for motion studies and for special effects (Fig. 18). In stroboscopic mode, several flashes are fired at a certain flash frequency. Consequently, this function is only possible with a partial light output level of max.

  • Page 21: Fill-In Flash In Daylight

    10. Stroboscopic mode • *Press the button . Then use the „+“ or „-“ button 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. To prevent overexposure of the motionless background this should either be very dark or far behind the moving subject.

  • Page 22: Fill-In Flash In Manual Mode

    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 the desired brightening effect of fill-in flash.

  • Page 23: Working With User Programs

    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 own flash programs on nine program places. This is particularly advantageous for constantly recurring flash situations. Program 0 (Prog.0) is loaded when the flashgun is operated for the first time.

  • Page 24: Storing A Program

    12. Working with user programs If, for example, the operating mode is changed after a stored program has been called, the LC display switches to „Prog.0“. But the unchanged parameters of the previously loaded program place are retained. The factory-set flash programs can be overwritten if you wish to store your own flash programs.

  • Page 25: The Ex-Zoom Mode (Extended Zoom)

    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 of exchanging data via the SCA 3000 adapter. This mode was created for professional use during reporting work in dense crowds.

  • Page 26: Special Functions

    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 so that the correct aperture can be established beforehand.

  • Page 27: The Rapid Function

    14. Special functions The Rapid function Recycling times in the A and TTL modes depend on the amount of light required for 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 especially valuable when taking shots inside a room, where fast recycling is more important than a maximum light output.

  • Page 28: Automatic Cut-Out

    14. Special functions Fig. 27: Automatic cut-out Automatic cut-out If you set the multi-function switch to the „clock symbol“, the flashgun is automatically switched off approximately 10 minutes after it was last used, thus protecting the batteries against inadvertent discharge. The last used operating mode, or the last set user program is retained when the flashgun is switched off so that it becomes instantly available when the flash is switched on.

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    15. Exposure corrections The automatic exposure systems are adjusted to a subject reflection factor of 25%, this being the average reflection factor for subjects shot with flash. Dark backgrounds that absorb a lot of light, or bright backgrounds that reflect a great deal of light (e.g.

  • Page 30: Technical Data

    16. Technical Data A P E R T U R E 1 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 10-12-16 1 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 16 20-25-32 1 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 16 22 40-50-64 1 1,4 2 2,8 4 5,6 8 11 16 22 32 80-100-125...
  • Page 31 16. Technical Data 1/16 8-12 1/32 13-20 1/64 Partial light output (P) Table 5: Maximum partial light output levels in stroboscopic mode Example: You intend to make a stroboscopic shot with 7 flash exposures at a frequency of 3 flashes per second. Procedure: After having completed the first six settings described in „Setting procedure for stroboscopic mode“, press the button N and then enter the number of exposures...
  • Page 32 16. Technical Data Battery types Recycling times M-Mode / A-TTL-Modes High-power, 10 sec. 0.1 . . 10 sec. alkaline-manganese Lithium 11 sec. 0.1 . . .11 sec. NiCad 05 sec. 0.1 . . .05 sec. 700 mAh NiMh 05 sec. 0.1 .

  • Page 33: Optional Extras

    17. Optional extras Malfunctions and damage caused to the mecablitz due to the use of accessories from other manufacturers are not covered by our guarantee! • Bounce diffuser 40-73 (Item No. 0004073) to soften harsh shadows by indirect illumination. • Camera bracket 40-36/2 (Item No. 0004036) to attach the flashgun at the side of the camera.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Hints

    18. Troubleshooting hints No display in "ON" switch position. Brief movement of the "ON" switch in the direction of "OFF" without overcoming the click stop enables the unit to change over to stand-by mode (display off) even though the switch is still in "ON" position. Remedy: The unit is switched on again by normal actuation of the switch to the OFF setting, followed by "ON", or simply by pressing the "PLUS"...

  • Page 35: Alphabetical Index

    ....18 Metz TTL remote operation, ..23 Modelling light, ....48...

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