Automatic Flash Mode - Metz MECABLITZ 54 MZ-4 Mode D'emploi

adapter and the camera).
• Matrix-controlled fill-in flash
Nikon camera; see operating instructions for the SCA adapter and the
camera).
• 3D multi-sensor fill-in flash
Nikon camera; see operating instructions for the SCA adapter and the
camera).
• TTL-HSS flash mode; high-speed synchronisation
and a suitable Minolta camera; see operating instructions for the SCA adap-
ter and the camera).
Setting a sub-mode of TTL flash mode:
• Depress the Mode button (Fig. 1) repeatedly until TTL flashes on the
display. In the event that TTL no longer flashes, just press the Mode button
once.
• Turn the setting disk (Fig. 1) and select the required sub-mode.
• Push the setting disk (Fig. 1) in the direction of the arrow for storage.
The selected sub-mode will be automatically stored after 5 seconds if the
setting disk is not pressed. The TTL icon will stop flashing after storage.

4. Automatic flash mode

In the auto flash mode a sensor
the light reflected off the subject. The flash is cut off as soon as sufficient light
has been emitted for correct exposure. This eliminates the need to recalculate
and reset the aperture each time the distance is changed, provided that the
subject remains within the indicated maximum flash range.
The sensor (Fig. 2) of the mecablitz must be directed at the subject,
regardless of the direction in which the main reflector is pointing. The sensor
has a coverage of 25°, and only measures during light emission by the
mecablitz.
The „ok" display on the mecablitz lights up for approx. 3 sec. when flash
exposure was correct.
(only with SCA 3402 and a suitable
(only with SCA 3402 and a suitable
(only with SCA 3302
(Fig. 2) built into the mecablitz measures
The automatic flash mode is possible with an SCA adapter and with the
SCA 301 standard foot.
Some cameras will not support the mecablitz in automatic flash mode
when an SCA adapter is used (see operating instructions for the given
camera and SCA adapter). In this case the mecablitz should be fitted
with the SCA 301 standard foot.
Setting procedure for automatic flash mode:
• Equip the mecablitz with an SCA adapter or the SCA 301 standard foot
and mount on the camera.
• Adjust the camera as described in its operating manual.
• Switch on the mecablitz with the main switch
• Depress the Mode button (Fig. 1) repeatedly until A flashes on the
display. Push the setting disk
storage. The selected operating mode will be automatically stored after
approx. 5 seconds if the setting disk is not pressed. The A icon will stop
flashing and remain permanent after storage.
• If the mecablitz is used with an SCA 3xx2 adapter and a camera that au-
tomatically transmits the data for ISO film speed, zoom reflector position
and aperture, then no further settings are required. The mecablitz will au-
tomatically adjust itself in conformity with the transmitted camera data.
When the mecablitz is operated with a camera that transmits data to
the mecablitz, it can happen that the ISO film speed will not be dis-
played (depends on the camera type); see operating instructions for
the SCA adapter. It may then be impossible to change the ISO film
speed and aperture setting!
Automatic flash mode with an SCA 3xx adapter or the SCA 301 standard foot:
In this case ISO film speed, zoom reflector position and aperture must be
manually set on the mecablitz. This is indispensable for correct flash expo-
sure because the mecablitz automatically controls the light on the basis of
these data.
(Fig. 1).
(Fig. 1) in the direction of the arrow for
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