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- Page 1 M360 for Canon / Nikon / Sony / Fujifilm / MFT (Olympus / Panasonic / Leica) English instruction manual 12/2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ........................... 4 Proper Use .......................... 4 1 Safety instructions ....................... 5 2 Description of the mecablitz M360 ..................7 2 Dedicated flash functions ....................8 4 Preparing the flash unit for use .................... 9 4.1 Power supply ......................... 9 Suitable batteries/rechargeable batteries ................ - Page 3 8 Flash techniques ........................15 8.1 Bounce flash ........................15 8.2 Bounce flash with a reflector card .................16 9 Program flash mode ......................16 10 Automatic AF auxiliary light ....................16 11 Flash synchronisation ......................17 11.1 Automatic flash sync-speed control ................17 11.2 Normal synchronisation ....................17 11.3 Second curtain synchronisation (REAR) ...............17 11.4 Slow synchronisation (SLOW) ..................18 12 Triggering control (auto-flash) ...................18...
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for choosing a Metz mecatech product. We are delighted to welcome you as a customer. You will of course be impatient to start using the flash unit. However, it is worthwhile reading the operating instructions and learning how to use the unit correctly. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
1 Safety instructions The flash unit may in no event be activated in the vicinity of inflammable gases or liquids (petroleum, solvents etc.). RISK OF EXPLOSIONS! Do not flash directly into eyes from a close distance! Direct flashing into the eyes of per- sons or animals can cause damage to the retina and severe disruption of the vision up to and including permanent blindness! Never use a flash unit to photograph car, bus, bicycle, motorbike or train drivers while... - Page 6 When taking a series of flash shots at full light output and with rapid recycling times, and with zoom positions of 35 mm and less, the diffuser heats up, due to the high level of thermal energy. This flash unit may be used in combination with a camera-integrated flash only if the flash can be folded out completely.
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Page 7: Description Of The Mecablitz M360
2 Description of the mecablitz M360 1 Reflector card (recessed) 2 Wide angle diffuser (recessed) 3 Swivel reflector (vertical -7°/+90°, horizontal 270°) 4 AF auxiliary light (not available with Olympus/Panasonic version) 5 Knurled nut 6 Connection foot 7 Battery compartment lid... -
Page 8: Dedicated Flash Functions
2 Dedicated flash functions Dedicated flash functions are flash functions that have been specially adapted to a given camera system. Depending on the type of camera, different dedicated flash functions are supported. Canon E-TTL II Fujifilm TTL ... -
Page 9: Preparing The Flash Unit For Use
It is impossible to describe all camera types and their individual dedicated flash functions within the scope of these instructions. Therefore, please refer to the flash mode description in your out which functions are supported and which ones have to be set manually on the camera. Using lenses not equipped with a CPU (i.e., lenses without auto focus mode), results in certain functional limitation. -
Page 10: Mounting The Flash Unit
Remove the flash unit from the came With the mecablitz M360 / Sony, the protective cap for the contacts in the multi- interface connection foot has to be pushed back onto the connection foot to protect the contacts for transport and storage. -
Page 11: Automatic Unit Shut-Off / Auto Off
4.4 Automatic unit shut-off / Auto OFF The flash unit is configured so that approx. 2 minutes after switching on, triggering the flash, lightly depressing the camera shutter release, switching off the camera flash metering system..it switches to standby mode (Auto OFF) in order to both save energy and avoid any unintentional draining of the power source. -
Page 12: Standby Signal
5.1.2 Standby signal On a prolonged operation break for more than approximately 2 minutes the flash unit will enable the energy saving standby operation mode. While the standby operation mode the multifunctional LED ⑪ blinks slowly red. 5.2 Fire a testing flash As soon as the multifunctional LED ⑪... -
Page 13: Manual Flash Exposure Correction In Ttl Flash Mode
Ensure that the backlight source is not shining directly into the lens. This will interfer There is no adjustment or display for automatic TTL fill-in flash on the flash unit in this instance. 6.3 Manual flash exposure correction in TTL flash mode This function has to be configured on the camera, see camera operating instructions. -
Page 14: Swivel Reflector
Pressing the camera's AE-L/AF-L button (Nikon) or FE button (Canon - the description may vary from camera to camera; see camera operating manual) causes the flash unit to fire a test flash. The stored metering value, for example "EL" or "FEL", is then displayed in the camera viewfinder. -
Page 15: Wide-Angle Diffuser
7.2 Wide-angle diffuser With the integrated wide-angle diffuser, focal lengths from 14 mm can be exposed (135 format). Flip the wide-angle diffuser out of the swivel reflector as far as it goes and let go. It will fold down automatically. The main reflector will be guided to the required wide-angle position automatically. -
Page 16: Bounce Flash With A Reflector Card
8.2 Bounce flash with a reflector card The use of bounce flash with the integrated reflector card can bring out highlights in the eyes of human subjects: Tilt the reflector head upwards by 90°. Pull the reflector card together with the wide-angle diffuser from above out of the reflector head and forwards. -
Page 17: Flash Synchronisation
11 Flash synchronisation 11.1 Automatic flash sync-speed control Depending on the camera model and camera mode, the shutter speed is switched to flash sync- Shutter speeds cannot be set faster than the flash sync-speed, or they are switched automatically to the flash sync-speed. Various cameras have a sync-speed range, for example manual). -
Page 18: Slow Synchronisation (Slow)
certain vari- or subject programs, or with red eye reduction). In these cases, the REAR mode cannot be selected and/or is automatically cancelled or ignored (see camera’s manual). The REAR mode is set on the camera (see camera’s manual). 11.4 Slow synchronisation (SLOW) A slow exposure (SLOW) gives added prominence to the image background at lower ambient light levels. -
Page 19: Care And Maintenance
14.1 Firmware updates Flash unit firmware can be updated via the USB port and, within the technical framework, adapted to the functionality of future cameras. Further information can be found on the Metz website: www.metz-mecatech.de 14.2 Flash capacitor forming The flash capacitor built into the flash unit undergoes physical change if the unit is not switched on for a prolonged period. - Page 20 Activate camera's central AF sensor, please. The reflector position is not automatically adjusted to the current zoom position of the lens. The camera is not transmitting any digital data to the flash unit. There is no exchange of data between the flash unit and the camera! ...
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Page 21: Technical Data
16 Technical data Max. guide numbers at ISO 100/21°, zoom 105 mm: In the metric system: 36 In the imperial / feet system: 118 Flash modes: - Canon: E-TTL II - Fujifilm: Fujifilm TTL - Nikon: i-TTL, - Olympus / Panasonic / Leica: Micro FourThirds TTL - Sony: Pre-flash TTL Colour temperature: Ca. -
Page 22: Battery Disposal
- Horizontal clockwise: 60° 90° 120° Dimensions W x H x D: approx. 64 x 100 x 80 mm Weight: approx. 190 g without power supply. Scope of delivery / what you will find in the box: Flash unit with integrated wide-angle diffuser and reflector card, mecabounce diffuser, soft bag, quick reference guide (Quick Guide), safety sheet. -
Page 23: Appendix
17 Appendix ISO / DIN Reflector Zoom Position 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° 1250/32° 1600/33° 2000/34° 2500/35° 3200/36° 4000/37° 5000/38° 6400/39° Table 1: Guide numbers at maximum light output level * With built-in wide angle diffuser... -
Page 24: Table 2: Maximum Distance Range In Meters At Reflector Zoom Position 35 Mm
Aperture /F-stop 1600 3200 6400 12500 Table 2: Maximum distance range in meters at reflector zoom position 35 mm Maximum distance range with the various reflector zoom positions Reflector position 14 mm* 24mm 28mm 35 mm 50 mm 70 mm 80 mm 105mm Multiplicator... -
Page 25: Warranty Conditions Federal Republic Of Germany
We ask you to return defective devices together with the purchase receipt either via the specialist dealer or directly to the company Metz mecatech GmbH, Central Customer Services, Ohmstraße 55, D-90513 Zirndorf, Germany in a safe and secure manner with a detailed description of the complaint. -
Page 26: Contact For Service Requests
E-Mail: info@metz-mecatech.de Website: www.metz-mecatech.de Metz mecatech hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 1999/5/EC. In accordance with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, the conformity declaration can be found at: www.metz-mecatech.de...