Modelling Light (Ml); Auto Off Function (Standby) - Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-2 digital Mode D'emploi

7.9 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 activated when „ML ON" is displayed.
• The modelling light is deactivated when „ML OFF" is displayed.
Setting procedure:
• Press the
Standby
Select
appears on the display.
ML
• Select the menu option „ML" by pressing the
KEYLOCK
and
Set
highlighted.
• Confirm the selection of the special function by pres-
sing the
• Select the desired setting with the
ML
ON
keys. The setting takes effect immediately.
• Press the button
Set
reset to its normal state. If the button
sed, the display is automatically reset to its normal
view after about 5 seconds.
TTL F 4.5
AZoom 70
14 m ISO 200
Mode Para Sel
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Sel button repeatedly until „Select"
keys. The selected menu option will be
Set button.
and
repeatedly until the screen is
is not pres-
Once the modelling light function is activa-
ted, the symbol is displayed on the
flash-ready indicator or the manual
firing button. The modelling light is activa-
ted when the manual firing button
pressed.

7.10 Auto OFF Function (Standby)

To save battery power and prevent inadvertent battery discharge, the flash unit
is factory-set to automatically switch over to standby mode, while flash readi-
ness and the LC display are switched off about 10 minutes after -
• Switch on
• Firing a flash,
• Activating the shutter release
• Switching off the camera's exposure metering system.
If the flash is manually switched on again, the last settings prior to the automatic
switch off are retained and immediately available. The flash unit is reactivated
merely by depressing any of the buttons or by touching the shutter release
(wake-up function).
The flash unit should always be turned off by the main switch
to be used for an extended period!
A corresponding symbol
display when the Auto-OFF function is acti-
vated.
The flash unit switches to the energy-saving Standby mode when it is not in use for
more than 1 or 10 minutes, depending on the setting. It is reactivated by depres-
sing any button or by touching the shutter release (wake-up function).
Note that the flash unit is not automatically switched off in Remote Slave Mode.
is
appears on the
TTL
12 m
if it is not going
F 5.6
AZoom 35
ISO 200