Dedicated Flash Functions; Preparing The Flash Unit For Use; Mounting The Flash Unit; Power Supply - Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-1 Manual De Instrucciones

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 flash func-
tions are supported.
• Flash-ready indication in camera viewfinder
• Automatic flash sync speed control
• Standard TTL without measuring preflash)
• Preflash TTL and ADI metering
• Automatic fill-in flash control
• Manual flash exposure correction
• 1st or 2nd curtain synchronisation (REAR)
• Automatic high speed synchronisation (HSS) with TTL and M
• Automatic motor zoom control
• Extended zoom mode
• Automatic AF measuring beam control
• Automatic flash range indication
• Triggering control (AUTO FLASH)
• Wireless remote flash mode
• Wake-up function for the flash unit
• Firmware updates
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 camera's operating instructions
to find out which functions are supported and which ones have to be set
manually on the camera.
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3 Preparing the flash unit for use

3.1 Mounting the flash unit

Mounting the flash unit on the camera
Turn off the camera and flash before mounting or removing.
• Turn the knurled nut towards the flash unit housing as far as it will go.
• Slide the flash unit foot completely into the camera accessory shoe. • Turn the knurled nut towards the camera housing as far as it will go, clam-
ping the flash unit in place.
Removing the flash unit from the camera
Turn off the camera and flash before mounting or dismounting.
• Turn the knurled nut towards the flash unit housing as far as it will go.
• Remove the flash unit from the camera's accessory shoe.

3.2 Power supply

Suitable batteries/rechargeable batteries
The flash unit can be operated with any of the following batteries:
• 4 NiCad batteries 1.2V, type IEC KR (size AA). They permit very fast recycling
times and are economical in use because they are rechargeable.
• 4 nickel-metal-hydride batteries 1.2V, type IEC HR6 (size AA). They have a
significantly higher capacity than NiCad batteries and are less harmful to the
environment, since they have no cadmium.
• 4 alkaline-manganese dry cell batteries 1.5V, type IEC LR6 (size AA).
Maintenance-free power source for moderate power requirements.
• 4 lithium batteries 1.5V, type IEC FR6 (size AA). Maintenance-free high-capa-
city power source with a low self-discharge rate.
• Power Pack P76 with connecting cable V58-50 (optional accessory)
If your flash unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries.