Flash Readiness Indication; Automatic Flash Sync Speed Control; Correct Exposure Indication; Displays In The Camera Viewfinder - Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-2 digital Mode D'emploi

11 Flash readiness indication

When the flash capacitor is charged, the flash readi-
ness symbol lights up on the flash unit, indicating
that the flash is ready to fire. This means that flash
light can be used for the next shot. Flash readiness is
also transmitted to the camera and indicated accordingly in the camera's view-
finder (see 14).
If a shot is taken before the flash readiness indicator appears in the camera's
viewfinder, then the flash unit will not be triggered and, if the camera has alrea-
dy switched to flash sync speed (see 12), the shot may have the wrong exposure.
☞ The multi-zone AF measuring flash
activated by AF cameras only when flash readiness is indicated (see 18).

12 Automatic flash sync speed control

Depending on the camera model and camera mode, the shutter speed is swit-
ched to flash sync speed when flash readiness is reached (see the camera's ope-
rating instructions).
Shutter speeds cannot be set faster than the flash sync speed, or they are swit-
ched automatically to the flash sync speed. Various cameras have a sync speed
range, for example from 1/30 sec. to 1/125 sec (see the camera's operating
instructions). The sync speed set by the camera depends on the camera mode,
the ambient light, and the focal length of the lens used.
Shutter speeds slower than the flash sync speed can be set according to the
camera mode and the selected flash synchronisation (see also the camera's ope-
rating instructions and 17).
☞ If a camera with a between-the-lens shutter (see the camera's operating
instructions) or HSS synchronisation (see 17.4) is used, flash sync speed is
not controlled automatically. As a result, the flash can be used at all shut-
ter speeds. If you need the full light output of the flash unit, you should
not select a shutter speed that is any faster than 1/125 sec.
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integrated into the flash unit can be

13 Correct exposure indication

The correct exposure indication „OK"
if the shot was correctly exposed in TTL /E-TTL flash
mode or automatic flash mode.
If no „OK" exposure indication
shot, then the shot was underexposed. You will need to repeat the shot with the
next smaller f-number (for example, f/8 instead of f/11), or the distance to the
subject or reflecting surface (for example with bounce flash) will have to be redu-
ced. Note the maximum flash range indicated on the display of the flash unit
(see 15).

14 Displays in the camera viewfinder

Flashing flash symbol :
Use or switch on the flash unit (on some cameras)!
Illuminated flash symbol :
The flash unit is ready for use (on some cameras).
Some cameras feature a faulty-exposure warning function in the viewfinder:
Accordingly, the stop value, the shutter speed or both displays, will flash in the
viewfinder to indicate over- or underexposure.
Fundamentals in connection with faulty exposures:
• With overexposure: Do not flash!
• With underexposure: Switch on the flash unit or use a tripod and set a slower
shutter speed.
There can be various reasons for faulty exposures in the different exposure and
automatic programs.
☞ Refer to the operating instructions to establish whatever is applicable to
the displays in the viewfinder for the given camera model.
only lights up
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appears after the
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