Troubleshooting Hints - Metz MECABLITZ 54 MZ-4 Mode D'emploi

19. Troubleshooting hints

(Ca) = Canon System;
using the mecablitz with SCA 3102 adapter
(Mi) = Minolta System;
using the mecablitz with SCA 3302 adapter
(Ni) = Nikon System;
using the mecablitz with SCA 3402 adapter
(P) = Pentax System;
using the mecablitz with SCA 3702 adapter
Should the LC display indicate meaningless information or should the flash-
gun not work properly in the individual modes, then proceed as follows:
• Switch off the flashgun by its main switch.
• Remove the batteries.
• Switch on the flashgun for approximately 1 second and then switch it off
again.
• Reload the used or new batteries.
Second-curtain synchronisation (REAR mode) cannot be set on the meca-
blitz.
• Second-curtain synchronisation (REAR) can only be set on the mecablitz if
the latter is fitted with a suitable SCA 3xx2 adapter (see SCA adapter ope-
rating onstructions) and is mounted on the switched-on camera. Data
exchange between camera and SCA adapter must have taken place at
least once (simply tap the camera release lightly without tripping the shut-
ter). The camera must be able to support second-curtain synchronisation
(see Camera and SCA adapter operating instructions)!
• (Ni) The Nikon 3D flash mode has been activated on the mecablitz and the
symbol is indicated on the display. The Nikon 3D flash mode cannot be
combined with second-curtain synchronisation (REAR mode).
Remedy: First deactivate the 3D mode, then switch on REAR.
• (Ni) The pre-flash function to diminish the red-eye effect has been activated
on the Nikon camera and the
The pre-flash function cannot be combined with second-curtain synch
(REAR mode).
Remedy: First deactivate the red-eye pre-flash function on the camera, then
select REAR mode.
• (Mi) With Minolta cameras, second-curtain synchronisation (REAR mode)
must always be set on the camera! The mecablitz does not indicate the syn-
chronisation mode! Refer to the camera's operating instructions to establish
whether REAR mode is possible with the given camera, and how to proceed.
TTL (E-TTL) high-speed synchronisation (HSS) cannot be set on the mecablitz.
TTL (E-TTL) high-speed synchronisation (HSS) is currently only possible with
the mecablitz 54 MZ-..!
• TTL (E-TTL) high-speed synchronisation (HSS) can only be set on the meca-
blitz if the latter is fitted with a suitable SCA 3xx2 adapter (see SCA adap-
ter operating instructions) and is mounted on the switched-on camera.
Data exchange between camera and SCA adapter must have taken place
at least once (simply tap the camera's release button lightly without trip-
ping the shutter). The camera must be able to support TTL (E-TTL) high-
speed synchronisation in the selected flash mode (Manual M or TTL) (see
camera and SCA adapter operating Instructions)!
• TTL (E-TTL) high-speed synchronisation (HSS) cannot be combined with the
Metz cordless remote flash system.
• Depending upon the given camera system, TTL (E-TTL) high-speed synchro-
nisation (HSS) can be activated on the mecablitz 54 MZ-.. in the M manual
flash mode (Ca, Mi, Ni) or in the TTL mode (Ca, Mi)!
• To activate TTL (E-TTL) high-speed synchronisation (HSS) ensure that the
secondary reflector of the mecablitz is not switched on!
• (Mi) TTL (E-TTL) high-speed synchronisation (HSS) is not possible when the
main reflector is swivelled or tilted. The shutter speed is limited to the ca-
mera's flash synch speed. The display (H) for TTL (E-TTL) high-speed syn-
chronisation (HSS) is extinguished in the camera's viewfinder!
symbol is indicated on the LC-display.
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