Dedicated Flash Functions; Preparing The Flash Unit For Use; Mounting The Flash Unit; Mounting The Flash Unit On The Camera - Metz MECABLITZ 54 AF-1M 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. It is impossible to describe in detail all camera
types and their individual dedicated flash functions within the framework of
these instructions. 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.
• Flash readiness indication in the camera's viewfinder or display panel
• Automatic flash sync speed control
• TTL flash control
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• Multi-zone flash exposure (preflash metering) for Dimage digital cameras
• ADI flash control for Dimage digital cameras
• Automatic fill-in flash in daylight
• Manual flash exposure correction
• 1st or 2nd curtain synchronisation (REAR)
• Motor-zoom control
• AF measuring beam control
• Maximum flash range indication
• Program flash mode / AUTO FLASH
• Wake-up function
Please note:
Without asterisk: Automatic function activation
1) = Setting has to be made on the camera
= Setting has to be made on the flash unit
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2. Preparing the flash unit for use

2.1 Mounting the flash unit

2.1.1 Mounting the flash unit on the camera

Turn off the camera and the flash unit by their main switch!
• Turn the knurled nut against the flash unit housing until the stop point is reached.
• Slide the flash unit foot completely into the cameras's accessory shoe.
• Turn the knurled nut against the camera body as far as possible, thereby
clamping the flash unit.

2.1.2 Removing the flash unit from the camera

Turn off the camera and the flash unit by their main switch!
1)
• Turn the knurled nut against the flash unit housing until the stop point is
reached.
• Withdraw the flash unit from the camera's accessory shoe.

2.2 Power supply

2.2.1 Suitable batteries

The flash unit can be operated with any of the following batteries:
• 4 NiCad batteries, type IEC KR 15/51 (KR6, size AA). They permit very
fast recycling and are economical in use because they are rechargeable.
• 4 nickel-metal-hydride batteries, type IEC HR6 (size AA). They have a sig-
nificantly higher capacity than NiCad batteries and are less harmful to the
environment (no cadmium).
• 4 alkaline-manganese dry-cell batteries, type IEC LR6 (size AA/AM3).
Maintenance-free power source for moderate power requirements.
• 4 lithium batteries, type IEC FR6 L91 (size AA). Maintenance-free high-
capacity power source with a low self-discharge rate.
Remove the batteries from the flash unit if it is not going to be used
for an extended period of time.