Dedicated Flash Functions - Metz MECABLITZ 44 AF-4 Mode D'emploi

Dedicated flash functions

Dedicated flash functions are flash functions that have been specifically
adapted to a given camera system. The supported flash functions depend on
the type of the camera used.
The following dedicated flash functions are supported by the flash unit:
• Flash-ready indication in camera's viewfinder
• Correct exposure indication in camera's viewfinder or display panel
• Underexposure warning on flash unit's display panel
• Automatic flash sync speed control
• TTL flash control (standard TTL without measuring preflash)
• Automatic fill-in flash control
• Matrix-controlled TTL fill-in flash mode
• 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash mode
• D-TTL and D-TTL 3D flash mode
• i-TTL and i-TTL-BL flash mode (i-TTL only in conjunction with 44 AF-4i N)
• Manual TTL flash exposure correction
• 1st or 2nd curtain synchronisation (REAR)
• Automatic motor zoom control
• Automatic AF measuring beam control
• Maximum flash range indication
• Programmed auto flash mode
• Preflash for red-eye reduction
• Triggering control / Auto Flash
• Wake-up function for the flash unit
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It is impossible to describe in detail all camera types and their indivi-
dual dedicated flash functions within the framework of these instruc-
tions. Therefore, please refer to the flash mode description in your
camera's operating instructions to find out which functions are sup-
ported and which ones have to be set manually on the camera.
Nikon cameras can be subdivided into the following groups according to
their dedicated flash functions:
Cameras Group A Cameras without digital data transfer to the flash
unit
e.g. Nikon F601, F601M, F60, F50, FM-3A
Digital compact cameras "Nikon - Coolpix"
Cameras Group B Cameras with digital data transfer to the flash unit
e.g. Nikon F4, F4s, F801, F801s, Pronea 600i, 6
Cameras Group C Cameras with digital data transfer to the flash unit
and 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash mode
e.g. Nikon F5, F100, F90X, F90, F80, F70
Cameras Group D Digital Nikon single-lens reflex cameras with
D–TTL flash mode
e.g. D1, D1x, D1H, D100
Cameras Group E Digital Nikon SLR cameras with i-TTL flash mode
e.g. D70
The i-TTL flash mode is only supported by
the 44 AF-4i N.
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