Manual Flash Mode - Metz MECABLITZ 70 MZ-4 Manual De Instrucciones

Setting a sub-mode of the automatic flash mode:
• Depress the Mode button repeatedly until A flashes on the display.
• Turn the setting disk to set the desired sub-mode.
• Push the setting disk in the direction of the arrow for storage. The selected
sub-mode will be automatically stored after approx. 5 seconds if the setting
disk is not pressed. After storage, icon A will stop flashing.

5. Manual flash mode

In this mode, the flash unit will emit the full light energy if partial light output
has not been set. The mecablitz must be fitted with an SCA adapter or the
301 standard foot. Adaptation to the given photographic situations is by set-
ting the corresponding aperture on the camera and by selecting a partial
light output level.
The LC display of the mecablitz indicates the flash-to-subject distance for cor-
rect flash exposure. It is therefore necessary to ensure that the mecablitz is
correctly adjusted. The aperture and ISO film speed set on the camera must
be identical to the aperture and ISO film speed setting on the mecablitz! The
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flash reflector's zoom position must be adapted to the focal length of the lens!
Setting procedure for manual flash mode:
Setting example:
Flash-to-subject distance: 6 m; zoom 50 mm; film speed ISO 100/21°.
• Adjust the camera as indicated in the operating instructions.
• Equip the flash unit with the SCA 301 standard foot or the SCA adapter
and mount on the camera.
• Switch on the mecablitz with the main switch.
• Depress the Mode button repeatedly until M flashes on the display.
• Push the setting disk in the direction of the arrow for storage. The selected
operating mode will be automatically stored after approx. 5 seconds if the
setting disk is not pressed. After storage the M icon will stop flashing and
remain permanent.
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• The display indicates the light output „P 1/1" (= full light output) after
storage. A full-power flash is fired when pressing the firing button on the
mecablitz or the camera's shutter release.
Some cameras will not support the mecablitz with an SCA adapter
when it is in manual mode (see operating instructions for the given
camera and SCA adapter). In this event the mecablitz should be
equipped with the SCA 301 standard foot (see also operating instruc-
tions for the given camera).
Manual flash mode of the mecablitz with an SCA 3xx2 adapter:
If the mecablitz is operated with an SCA 3xx2 adapter and a camera that
automatically transmits the para-meters for ISO film speed, zoom reflector
position and aperture, then no further settings are required. The mecablitz
will automatically adjust itself in conformity with the data transmitted by the
camera.
If the mecablitz is used on a camera that transmits data to the meca-
blitz, it can happen that the ISO film speed will not be displayed (de-
pends on the camera type); see the operating instructions for the SCA
adapter. If the mecablitz is being operated with a camera that trans-
mits data to the flash unit, it is impossible to change the values for ISO
film speed and aperture! In this event continue changing the f-number
on the camera until the required distance is indicated on the LC dis-
play of the mecablitz.
Manual flash mode with the SCA 300 adapter or the SCA 301 standard foot:
In this case the corresponding ISO film speed, zoom reflector position and
aperture parameters must be manually set on the mecablitz. This is indispen-
sable for correct flash exposure because the mecablitz calculates and dis-
plays the flash-to-subject distance required for a correct exposure on the
basis of these data.