Modelling Light; Return To Basic Setting; Special Remarks Concerning The Cameras; Special Functions That Are Not Supported In Flash Mode - Metz MECABLITZ 54 AF-1M Mode D'emploi

On the Dynax 800si, triggering control is activated by the individual
function "5" (see camera manual). When a Dynax 7 camera is used,
triggering control is only possible in the camera's Full Auto Mode
(green P symbol).

5.9 Modelling light

The modelling light is a sequence of stroboscopic flashes at high frequency
that creates the impression of quasi permanent light for the duration of ap-
prox. 2 seconds. This modelling light enables the user to assess light distribu-
tion and the formation of shadows before taking pictures.
Activating the modelling light function
• Continue depressing the "Select" key combination (= "Mode" key + "Zoom"
key) until the readiness indicator flashes rapidly on the flash unit (approx.
4 times per second).
• Press the "Mode" or "Zoom" key a number of times until "ON" flashes on
the LC display.
• The setting becomes immediately effective. The LC display is reset to its nor-
mal state after approx. 5 seconds.
• Thereafter, the flash unit's readiness indicator will flash approx. once a se-
cond to confirm that the modelling light function has been activated.
The modelling light is triggered by pressing the manual firing button on the flash unit.
Triggering the modelling light of slave flash units in the cordless Metz
Remote System is not possible.
Deactivating the modelling light function
• Continue depressing the "Select" key combination ("Mode" key + "Zoom"
key) until the readiness indicator flashes rapidly on the flash unit (approx.
4 times per second).
• Press the "Mode" or "Zoom" key a number of times until "OFF" flashes on
the LC display.
• The setting becomes immediately effective. The LC display is reset to its nor-
mal state after approx. 5 seconds.
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• The readiness indicator on the flash unit then lights permanently to confirm
that the modelling light function is not activated.
Press the flash unit's manual firing button to fire a test flash.

5.10 Return to basic setting

The flash unit is returned to its basic setting when the „Mode" key is kept de-
pressed for at least three seconds.
The following settings are adjusted:
• The „TTL" flash mode
• The „Auto-OFF" (3m ON) function is activated
• The automatic zoom mode „Auto-Zoom"
• The "Ex" extended zoom mode is cancelled
• The modelling light function is cancelled.

6. Special remarks concerning the cameras

The multitude of camera models and their peculiarities make it impossible to
detail all camera-specific capabilities, settings, displays, etc. For more details
concerning the operation of a flash unit please refer to the corresponding
chapters in the operating instructions for the given camera!

6.1 Special functions that are not supported in flash mode

6.1.1 Creative P and P program control
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Various cameras feature a creative P
aperture/shutter program).
• No flash unit can be used in the camera's P
• The creative program control cannot be activated when the flash unit is
switched on.
Please refer to the operating instructions of the given camera.
and P program control (shiftable
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and P modes.
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