Auto Off For The Flash Unit; Modelling Light („Ml"); Extended Zoom Mode („Ex") - Metz MECABLITZ 48 AF-1 digital Mode D'emploi

• The first shot is carried out without correction value.
• The second shot is made with a minus correction.
• The third shot is made with a plus correction .
• After the third shot, the flash bracketing series is automatically deleted.
A flash bracketing series can only occur if the camera supports the setting
of a manual flash exposure correction on the flash unit (see ch. 8 and the
camera's operating instructions)! Otherwise the shots will be made
without correction values!
Setting procedure
• Press the button combination „Select" until „FB" flashes in the display.
• Apply the setting desired with the buttons ( + ) and ( - ). The possible correction
values range from 1/3 to 3 apertures in one-third aperture increments. The
correction value will always be shown positively.
The setting takes effect immediately. After about 5 seconds the display stops
flashing and the setting is saved automatically.
For the first shot of a flash bracketing series „FB" and „A"re shown in the
display. For the second shot „FB", „B" and the minus correction values are
displayed. For the third shot „FB", „C" and the plus correction values are
displayed. After the third shot, „FB" is deleted from the display and the flash
bracketing series is deactivated.
It must be reset for another flash bracketing series!

9.4 Auto OFF for the flash unit

The auto OFF for the flash unit can be set so that it occurs after 10 minutes, 1
minute or is deactivated.
Setting procedure
• Press button combination „Select" until the symbol
desired with the buttons ( + ) and ( - ).
• When „10min" is displayed, Auto OFF function will be activated after 10 minutes.
• When „1min" is displayed, the Auto OFF will be activated after 1 minute.
• When „OFF" is displayed, the Auto OFF is deactivated.
The setting takes effect immediately. After about five seconds the display stops
flashing and the setting is saved automatically. After activation of the auto OFF
the display shows
9.5 Modelling light („ML")
The modelling light is a high-frequency stroboscopic flash. It creates the impres-
sion of a semi-permanent light for a duration of about 3 seconds. The modelling
light enables the user to assess light distribution and the formation of shadows
before taking pictures. The modelling light is triggered with the manual firing
button
Setting procedure
• Press the button combination „Select" until „ML" flashes in the display. Apply
the setting desired with the buttons ( + ) and ( - ).
• When „ML ON" is displayed, the modelling light is activated.
• When „ML OFF" is displayed, the modelling light is deactivated.
The setting takes effect immediately. After about five seconds the display stops
flashing and the setting is saved automatically. After activation of the modelling
light function „ML" appears in the display.
9.6 Extended Zoom Mode („Ex")
In extended zoom mode the zoom position of the main reflector
one level below the focal length of the camera lens. The resulting expanded and
broader light coverage provides additional dispersed light (reflections) inside
rooms so that a softer flash illumination is possible.
Example:
The focal length of the camera lens is 50 mm. The extended zoom mode sets a
flashes. Apply the setting
35 mm reflector position on the flash unit. However, 50 mm continues to be
shown on the display.
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