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Metz mecablitz 44AF-1 digital Operating Instruction

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  • Page 1 44AF-1 digital for / for Canon- / Nikon- / Olympus-, Panasonic-, Leica- /Pentax- / Samsung- / Sony-Digital cameras Operating instruction www.metz-mecatech.de...
  • Page 2 1 Safety instructions ......84 6 Motor zoom main reflector......95 2 Dedicated flash functions .
  • Page 3 The 44AF-1 flash unit is built in six diffe- Introduction rent versions and accordingly suitable Thank you for choosing a Metz product. for: We are delighted to welcome you as a • Digital Canon cameras (EOS and customer. You will of course be impatient PowerShot) with TTL-, E-TTL- and to start using the flash unit.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    1 Safety instructions • Remove the used batteries immediately from the device! Chemicals can escape • The flash unit is exclusively designed from used batteries (so-called “leaks”) and authorised for use in photographic resulting in damage to the device! applications. •...

  • Page 5: Dedicated Flash Functions

    • If the housing has been damaged in 2 Dedicated flash functions such a way that internal components Dedicated flash functions are flash func- are exposed, the flash unit may no lon- tions that have been specially adapted to ger be used. Remove the batteries! a given camera system.
  • Page 6 44AF-1 Nikon: • TTL with measuring preflash • Flash-ready indicator in camera viewfin- • FourThirds - System compatible der/camera display • Automatic flash / triggering control • Correct exposure indicator in camera • Manual flash exposure correction for viewfinder /camera display •...
  • Page 7 • Programmed flash mode 44AF-1 Sony: • Wireless P-TTL remote flash operation • Flash-ready indication in camera as slave flash unit viewfinder • Preflash function for reducing the red- • Automatic flash sync speed control eye effect • Preflash TTL and ADI metering •...

  • Page 8: Preparing The Flash Unit For Use

    3 Preparing the flash unit 3.2 Power supply for use Suitable batteries/rechargeable batteries The flash unit can be operated with any 3.1 Mounting the flash unit of the following batteries: Mounting the flash unit on the camera • 4 NiCad batteries 1.2V, type IEC KR6 (size AA).

  • Page 9: Switching The Flash Unit On And Off

    The rechargeable batteries/batteries are 3.3 Switching the flash unit empty or flat when the flash delay on and off exceeds 60 seconds (interval between • Switch on the flash unit by pressing the triggering a full output flash, e.g. in M, button The unit will revert to the and when the flash readiness indicator is...

  • Page 10: Flash Unit Led Displays

    • switching off the camera flash metering 4 Flash unit LED displays system... 4.1 Flash readiness display ...it switches to standby mode (Auto OFF) The button is illuminated green in order to both save energy and avoid when the flash capacitor is loaded to any unintentional draining of the power show the flash is ready.

  • Page 11: Flash Mode Display

    the distance to the subject or reflective determine the flash output required for surface (e.g. for bouncing flash) and take correct exposure of the shot. the shot again. The benefit of TTL flash modes is that all factors which could influence the exposu- 4.3 Flash mode display re (filters, changes to aperture and focal The configured operating mode will be...

  • Page 12: I-Ttl-Bl Flash Mode (Nikon)

    5.1.3 i-TTL-BL flash mode (Nikon) 5.1.6 A-TTL flash mode (Samsung) These digital TTL flash modes are only The A-TTL flash mode is supported by supported by CLS-compatible cameras if compatible Samsung cameras. lenses are used that transmit distance 5.1.7 Preflash TTL and data to the camera (for example, "D-AF Nikkor lens").

  • Page 13: Automatic Ttl Fill-In Flash Mode

    out by the flash unit.There is no special 5.1.9 Manual flash exposure cor- display for i-TTL flash mode. rection in TTL flash mode Some cameras do not support the BL This function must be configured on function in combination with SPOT the camera, see camera operating exposure metering! In these cases, the instructions.

  • Page 14: Manual Flash Mode

    Exposure correction through alteration of Configuration procedure the lens aperture is not possible, as the • Switch on the flash unit by pressing the camera’s automatic exposure views the button altered aperture as the normal working • Press "M" to set the manual opera- one.

  • Page 15: Motor Zoom Main Reflector

    6 Motor zoom main reflector The LED button of the mode set flashes as a warning if the shot cannot be com- The flash unit motor zoom main reflector pletely illuminated. In such a scenario, can illuminate lens focal lengths from use the wide-angle diffuser 24mm (135 format).

  • Page 16: Mecabounce 52-90

    6.2 Mecabounce 52-90 Nikon When the Mecabounce (accessories, see In slave mode, the flash unit supports the 16) is mounted on the flash unit’s main wireless Nikon remote system and is also reflector, the main reflector is automati- compatible with the Nikon “Advanced cally set in the required position.
  • Page 17 Pentax This means that one or more slave flash units can be controlled remotely from a The flash unit supports Pentax is wireless master or controller flash unit on the P–TTL Remote System in slave flash camera (e.g. mecablitz 58 AF-2S digital) mode.

  • Page 18: Modelling Light (Ml)

    Checking the remote flash mode It gives the impression of quasi continu- ous light for 3 seconds. • Position the slave flash unit according Modelling light allows you to evaluate light to subsequent shooting requirements. distribution and shadow prior to the shot. A flash unit stand S60 (accessories) should be used when setting up the Modelling light is activated via the camera.

  • Page 19: Bounce Flash With A Reflector Card

    order to prevent the subject from being The function is activated on the camera, in some instances as an individual func- additionally illuminated by dispersed tion. The subject detail to which the flash light. exposure is to be adjusted is sighted and brought into focus with the AF sensor/ 9.2 Bounce flash with a reflector card metering window in the camera.

  • Page 20: Automatic Flash Sync Speed Control

    For more detailed information on 11 Automatic AF measuring adjustments and handling, refer to the beam camera’s operating instructions! An AF measuring beam is not possible with Samsung cameras. 10 Automatic flash sync The automatic AF measuring beam speed control activated in the flash unit by the camera Depending on the camera model and when the ambient lighting conditions...

  • Page 21: Triggering Control (Auto-Flash)

    The number of flashes shows the soft- camera (see camera operating instruc- ware version e.g. 1/1 LED flashes once tions). and the 1/64 LED 3 times to install soft- ware version 1.3. Further information can be found on the Metz website: www.metz-mecatech.de...

  • Page 22: Flash Capacitor Forming

    13.2 Flash capacitor forming The AF measuring beam of the flash unit is not activated. The flash capacitor built into the flash • The flash unit is not ready for firing. unit undergoes physical change if the • The camera is not in „Single–AF (S)“ unit is not switched on for a prolonged or „ONE SHOT“...
  • Page 23 • A Mecabounce is mounted in front of The shots are too dark. the main reflector. • The subject is beyond the range of the Automatic switching to the flash sync flash unit. speed fails to occur. Note: Using bounce flash reduces the range of the flash unit.

  • Page 24: Technical Data

    15 Technical data Synchronisation: low-voltage ignition Max. guide numbers at ISO 100/21°, zoom 105 mm: Flash numbers: In the metric system: approx. 220 with high-performance alka- In the imperial system: li-magnesium batteries Flash modes: approx. 270 with NiMH rechargeable bat- teries (2100 mAh) Canon: approx.

  • Page 25: Optional Accessories

    Accessories: • Flash unit mounting foot S60 (Order no. 000000607) Flash unit with integrated wide-angle diffu- Flash unit mounting foot for slave ser and reflector card, operating instructi- ons. mode. • Bag T58 (Bestellnr. 000006581) 16 Optional accessories Disposal of batteries We accept no liability for malfunctions of or damage to the flash unit caused Do not dispose of spent batteries with...
  • Page 26 Note: Within the framework of the CE ap- proval symbol, correct exposure was evaluated in the course of the elec- tromagnetic compatibility test. Do not touch the SCA contacts ! In exceptional cases the unit can be damaged if these contacts are touched.
  • Page 27 Metz mecatech GmbH • Ohmstraße 55 • 90513 Zirndorf / GERMANY •www.metz-mecatech.de •info@metz-mecatech.de mecablitz mecastudio mecalight 711 47 0014.A6 j l x k ö c Metz - always first class.
  • Page 28 Reflector card Wide-angle diffuser AF measuring beam Firmware updates Battery compartment cover Locking nut...
  • Page 29 Partial light output Button for manual flash mode Button for Remote slave flash mode T Main switch Manual firing button, flash-ready indicator and Exposure ok indicator Button for TTL-flash mode Sensor for cordless remote control (behind a section of the housing that is permeable to infrared light)

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