Shooting Format Adjustment (S.zoom); Flash Techniques; Bounce Flash - Metz MECABLITZ 50 AF-1 digital Mode D'emploi

9.9 Shooting format adjustment (S Zoom)
If so desired, the display for the position of the main reflector can be adjusted
with the zoom size function to the Four Thirds System. To ensure complete illumi-
nation, the main reflector is always operated one level "more wide-angled",
e.g. camera lens 14 mm, mecablitz 12 mm.
Setting procedure
• actuate the shutter release in order to transfer data from the flash unit to the
camera.
S
OFF
S
On
On
S
The setting takes effect immediately.
After about 5 seconds the display stops flashing and the setting is saved auto-
matically. „S" is shown in the display following activation of the Zoom-Size
function.
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• repeatedly press button combination
„Select" until „Zoom" appears in the
display and „S" flashes.
• the required settings can be applied
using the + and — buttons.
– When "S On" is displayed, the
Zoom Size function is activated.
The display of the main reflector position
is shown in the FourThirds format.
– If "S Off" is displayed, the
Zoom Size function is deactivated.
The display of the main reflector position
is shown in small picture format.

10 Flash techniques

10.1 Bounce flash

Bounce flash illuminates the subject more softly and reduces dense shadows. It
also reduces the drop in light from foreground to background that occurs for
physical reasons.
The main reflector of the flash unit can be swivelled horizontally and tilted
vertically for bounce flash. To do this, depress the reflector unlocking button
and tilt the reflector . To avoid colour cast in your shots, the reflective surface
should be colour-neutral or white.
☞ The main reflector is not locked in place in any swivelled positions other
than 0°.
☞ When tilting the main reflector
through an angle that is wide enough to prevent direct light from falling
on the subject. For this reason the reflector should be tilted at least as far
as the 60° lock-in position. Flash ranges do not appear on the display
when the main reflector is turned! When the reflector head is tilted, the
main reflector is moved to a position of greater/equal 70 mm in order to
prevent the subject from being additionally illuminated by dispersed
light. The range and position of the main reflector is not displayed.
vertically, make sure that it is turned