Extended Zoom Mode (Zoom Ext); Adjusting Exposure Format (Zoom Size) - Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-2 digital Mode D'emploi

☞ The REAR function can only be used with a camera suitably equipped for
this mode. For many compact cameras (PowerShot), this setting is done
directly on the camera (see camera's operating instructions). The REAR
mode is indicated on the flash unit only when it has been set on the flash
unit.

7.5 Extended Zoom Mode (Zoom Ext)

In the extended zoom mode, the focal length of the main reflector is reduced to
one level below the focal length of the camera lens. The resulting broader light
coverage provides additional dispersed light (reflections) inside rooms so that a
softer flash illumination is possible.
Example:
The focal length of the camera lens is 50 mm. The extended zoom mode sets a
35 mm reflector position on the flash unit. However, 50 mm continues to be
shown on the display.
• When „Ext ON" is displayed, the extended zoom mode is activated.
• When „Ext OFF" is displayed, the extended zoom mode is deactivated.
Setting procedure:
• Press the button repeatedly until „Select" appe-
Sel
ars on the display.
• Select the menu option „ZoomExt" by pressing the
and keys. The selected menu option will be
highlighted.
• Confirm the selection of the special function by pres-
sing the
• Select the desired setting with the
keys. The setting takes effect immediately.
• Press the button
reset to its normal view. If the button
sed, the display is automatically reset to its normal
view after about 5 seconds.
Once the extended zoom mode is activated,
„E-Zoom" will appear on the display next to
the focal length.
☞ Depending on the system, the extended zoom mode is supported for lens
focal lengths of 28 mm or more (35mm format).

7.6 Adjusting exposure format (Zoom Size)

With some digital cameras it is possible to adjust the light angle of the main
reflector to suit the chip format (the dimensions of the image recording module).
• When „Size ON" appears, Zoom Size is activated.
• When „Size OFF" appears, Zoom Size is deactivated.
KEYLOOK
Select
For example:
Zoom Ext
- The "ZoomSize" function is activated.
m/ft
Set - The crop factor (focal length extension factor) of the digital camera is 1.5. (The
crop factor is transferred automatically by the camera).
- The camera lens is set to a focal length of 50 mm.
- The illumination would be adequate if the main reflector of the mecablitz would
go to zoom position 50mm x1.5=75mm. However, as the mecablitz only has
zoom positions 70 mm or 85 mm, the zoom is set to 70 mm in order to ensure
complete illumination.
- The 70 mm zoom setting results in a focal length of 70 mm : 1.5 = 46.6. So
"SZoom47" appears on the display of the mecablitz.
button.
Set
and
repeatedly until the screen is
is not pres-
Ext ON
Set
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EZoom 35
EZoom
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